The Amish believe in Jesus Christ as Savior and would be a part of the protestant stream of theology. They emerged from the Anabaptists who began in the early 1500's. The Anabaptists, meaning...
With all of the high-tech things for kids to do these days, we can still connect to them through winters past and days gone by.
Ohio’s Amish Country has quickly become well-known for its beautiful, heirloom-quality hardwood furniture in addition to its rolling hills and farmlands.
David Warther has a passion for ships. He also has a gift for carving. He has combined those two things as the focal point of his new business.
Buggies are the iconic symbol of the Amish culture.
What better way to spend a few summer days than cruising along the historic Lincoln Highway? Originally running coast to coast and connecting many cities, towns, and villages, it was a major factor...
Kidron, a tiny village tucked away in the idyllic farm country of northeastern Ohio, was never legally incorporated and therefore doesn’t exist. Which is why Lehman’s is often difficult to find using...
Many locals equate the Boyd & Wurthmann restaurant with the Berlin they once knew: a small, one-horse town. The restaurant was a gathering place for locals to hash out business deals while trying...
Quilting for the Amish began as a practical art that stemmed from the need to stay warm as they had settled in parts of the country known for their harsh winters.
Rural roads are not city streets. They are often narrower or may vary in width. You may have less room to maneuver or a loose gravel and grass berms to contend with. Don't forget about sharp dips or...
The Amish value their Amish culture & community spirit. Part of that is rooted in the fact that the church districts are laid out geographically.
Food is one of the methods of celebration among the Amish. Sharing a meal or a snack is a great way to fellowship.
Ohio Amish businesses offer the Amish an outlet to retain their way of life for many generations.
One of the driving values that motivates an Amish community is maintaining their style of life and allowing their children the same option as they grow old enough to start their own families.
Ohio Amish homes are easily picked out as one drives through a community. The houses are usually large but simple in design. Most feature white siding of some type. Porches and decks are common....
