The most common sight in an Amish community is the horse and buggy. It marks distinctively the separation of the Amish community from the rest of the world who uses the automobile for every day...
The Amish are averse to any technology which they feel weakens the family structure. The conveniences that the rest of us take for granted such as electricity, television, automobiles, telephones and...
Amish weddings are traditionally held on Tuesdays or Thursdays in later fall after the harvest. Amish wedding tradition has had to give way to practicality.
Owning an insurance policy for any reason is out of the question for an Amish family. They depend on their church and community to stand with them in difficult circumstances.
If they don't use electricity, how can the Amish sometimes have water heaters, stoves and refrigerators in their homes?
Whether you shop for local Amish-made goods and furniture, stay overnight at a quaint bed and breakfast tucked under an authentic Amish quilt, stop by local roadside stands set up by the Amish to...
Amish clothing styles encourage humility and separation from the world and are a practical expression of their faith. The Amish fashion styles are simple and meant to be functional.
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...
