Part of Lancaster County's old-fashioned charm and homespun warmth stems from our Amish population - the families, farmers and craftsmen who follow a deeply religious, family-centered lifestyle that has maintained this tradition through a simple way of life that has not adopted the mainstream culture, yet has adapted in many necessary ways throughout the last 300 years.

Forgoing "outside world" luxuries, the Amish who grace our small towns and farmlands present a fascinating and authentic horse-and-buggy contrast to the hustle and bustle of the 21st century.

While you talk and mingle with the Amish, please remember that they are not actors or spectacles, but ordinary people who choose a different way of life. Please respect their privacy and refrain from trespassing on their land or taking photographs.

Learn more about:

Amish History & Beliefs
The Amish Lifestyle
Amish Religious Traditions
Amish Education & Work
Amish & Photographs
Amish & Technology

Sources of information for content on the above pages: Amish Country News and The Puzzles of Amish Life by Donald Kraybill.