From Empty Farms to Amish Homesteads: How Mexico, NY Is Changing
A quiet but remarkable story is unfolding in rural Oswego County: a young Amish community is taking root in the farm country around Mexico, New York, bringing horse-drawn buggies, roadside stands,...
Thanksgiving in Amish Communities: Traditions and Recipes Thanksgiving among the Amish is a heartfelt celebration emphasizing simplicity, gratitude, and community. Rooted in their agricultural...
More Amish Families Moving West as Pennsylvania Population Reaches Record Highs
More Amish Families Moving West as Pennsylvania Population Reaches Record Highs More Amish Families Moving West as Pennsylvania Population Reaches Record Highs By Visit the Amish Editorial...
Hidden Missouri: Discovering Amish Life in Harwood, Vernon County
Harwood, nestled in Vernon County, Missouri, is quietly making its mark as one of the state’s authentic, growing Amish communities—a place where rural tranquility pairs with living tradition,...
Plain People, Profound Stories: Untangling Amish, Mennonite, and German Brethren Roots
Sects, Similarities, and Splits: The Many Branches of America’s Plain Communities The Many Sects of Plain People: Amish, Mennonites, Brethren, and Beyond As a historian of American...
From Metalworking to Mobile: Unexpected Amish Business Successes
Amish and Mennonite communities are known for tradition, thrift, and craftsmanship, but many have become surprisingly entrepreneurial, venturing far beyond farming into unique and unexpected...
