The Spring mud sale schedule is coming for Lancaster County fire companies. "What is a mud sale?", you ask. Well, these are fund raising events for many of the regional volunteer fire companies throughout Lancaster County - Gordonville, Strasburg, Bird-in-Hand, Quarryville, and many more. They … [Read more...]
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Photographing the Amish
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The purpose of this website is to promote Lancaster County as a great place to live and a fascinating place to visit. In doing that, we share a lot of information about the local Amish and their culture. When we cover the Amish, our desire is to do so in a respectful way that honors their culture … [Read more...]
New Spin on Lawn Mowing – Amish-Style
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How do you cut your lawn? Most of us use a gas or electric power mower of some sort – usually a walk-behind version. Maybe you have a self-propelled walk-behind mower. And many also use riding lawn mowers. Generally, the Amish use the old manual push mowers. You know, the reel mowers that do … [Read more...]
Gordonville Spring Auction & Mud Sale
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The Crowds Turned Out for This Year's Gordonville Auction While the Strasburg Spring Auction two weeks ago started with drizzle and colder temperatures, today’s weather for the Gordonville Mud Sale was absolutely gorgeous - sunny skies and temperatures approaching 50 degrees. And the warm … [Read more...]
Strasburg Spring Auction & Mud Sale
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Mud Sale Season Begins in Strasburg The annual Mud Sale season began today with...well, mud. The day began with a constant drizzle and temperatures in the mid 30's. It didn't take long before the grass became covered in mud. But otherwise the 39th Annual Spring Auction at the Strasburg Fire … [Read more...]
Why Buy Amish Furniture?
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Do you need new furniture for your home and are weighing your options? You could shop online, but a lot of what you will find is shipped from overseas where the possibility of damage in transit on its way to you is high. Another option is to shop locally at a chain store. You’ll likely find lots … [Read more...]
Covered Bridge Tour with Strasburg Scooters
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Recently, my wife and I had the opportunity to explore Southern Lancaster County in a completely new way for us; on a 49cc Scoot Coupe. Strasburg Scooters has been offering up tours of Lancaster since 2012, and owners Marc and Nikki Crusemire have gone out of their way to provide a unique, personal, … [Read more...]
How can I become Amish? – Amish FAQ Series #1
Posted in Amish Blog on .How Can I Join the Amish Community? Of all the questions we receive here at LancasterPA.com, by far the most popular are questions about how an outsider can join the Amish community. Often the writers express frustration with our fast-paced, modern society. They long for what has often … [Read more...]
Introducing the Amish Frequently Asked Questions Series
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People Have Questions About the Amish and Their Lifestyle Who are the Amish? We try to answer that question with much of the Amish information included within this website. The Amish are faith-driven, family-centered, and live a simpler life. They strive to uphold Biblical values within … [Read more...]
What the Amish Can Teach Us About Community
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By Jeff Smith As we look around at today’s America, it’s clear that creating cohesive community is complicated and seems to be getting more complicated and messy with each passing year. Lancaster, Pennsylvania, as an iconic home of Amish and Mennonite faiths, is a natural place to contemplate … [Read more...]
