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Amish Weddings

Amish Weddings

Yesterday we drove past an Amish wedding site, see photo above, and thought it would be a good idea to post more information about Amish weddings. Below is what we found online. To begin with, it is important to understand that Amish weddings are community affairs....
Stone Mountain Hawk Watch

Stone Mountain Hawk Watch

We found out about Stone Mountain Hawk Watch one day from a man on a motorcycle while we were taking photos. We were standing in the Valley and he pointed to a spot on top and said we needed to check it out. We did.  Here is a little more about it. Stone Mountain Hawk...
Born in Big Valley, Brigadier General Samuel Beatty

Born in Big Valley, Brigadier General Samuel Beatty

Samuel Beatty, born on December 16, 1820, in Big Valley, Pennsylvania, was an American soldier, sheriff, and farmer who played a significant role as a Brigadier General in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was raised in Stark County, Ohio, and served as...
Where are all the Amish Churches?

Where are all the Amish Churches?

The Amish church is a central component of Amish culture and community. Amish church services are typically held on Sundays and are characterized by a distinctive blend of simplicity, reverence, and community. Here are some interesting facts about Amish church...
Remember the Railroad? (KVRR)

Remember the Railroad? (KVRR)

Image above photo credit unsplash.com We’ve done some research and have references to the information about the KVRR linked in this post. Feel free to comment if there is something you believe is not accurate. We enjoy hearing from folks that read our blog as...
Why Only One Suspender?

Why Only One Suspender?

One Suspender? The Byler Amish, a small conservative subgroup of the Amish, are known for wearing only one suspender. This is due to their specific Ordnung, a set of religious rules and regulations, which allows men to wear only one suspender [6]. However, the...