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Bird-in-Hand, PA History

Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania is an unincorporated community with parts lying in East Lampeter Township, and Upper Leacock Township, Lancaster County in the U.S. commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The community has a large Amish and Mennonite population. The total population of the community is approximately 300.

The earliest settlers of what was to become Bird-in-Hand were Quakers and Swiss Mennonites. James Smith was the first of the Quakers known to have settled in the area, arriving by the year 1715. William and Dorothy McNabb were pioneer landowners and the owners of the original Bird-in-Hand Hotel. The Quakers built a meetinghouse and two-story academy, which stands today, next to the present day Bird-in-Hand fire company.

The community was founded in 1734. The legend of the naming of Bird-in-Hand concerns the time when the Old Philadelphia Pike was surveyed between Lancaster and Philadelphia. According to legend two road surveyors discussed whether they should stay at their present location or go on to the town of Lancaster. One of them supposedly said, "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush," and so they stayed. By 1734, road surveyors were making McNabb’s hotel their headquarters rather than returning to Lancaster every day. The sign in front of the inn is known to have once "portrayed a man with a bird in his hand and a bush nearby, in which two birds were perched," and was known as the Bird-in-Hand Inn. Variations of this sign appear throughout the town today.

Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market

The Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market includes 30 standholders which offer delicious selections of fresh-from-the-farm fruits and vegetables, meats and cheeses, jams and jellies, health foods, fresh baked goods, candy, homemade fudge, homemade Good 'N Plenty ice cream, canned goods, quilts and handcrafts, and more. You can also find glassware, books, clothing outlets, and locally-made furniture all in one centralized location. It is open Fridays and Saturdays year-round, and select Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout the year.

Americana Museum of Bird-in-Hand

Families interested in learning about the small-town America of the 20th century can visit the Americana Museum of Bird-in-Hand, where self-guided tours are available Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., April through November. Winter and group tours are available by reservation.

The Americana Museum of Bird-in-Hand is located on 2709 Old Philadelphia Pike and features a barber shop, woodworking shop, blacksmith and apothecary. The museum’s gift shop has vintage merchandise and historical reproductions of items from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Plain and Fancy Farm

The Plain & Fancy Farm is the home of the Amish Experience, the country’s oldest and largest interpretive and touring center. There visitors can tour the surrounding Amish farmland, watch a show at the Amish Experience Theater or book a meal at Miller’s Smorgasbord or the Plain & Fancy Farm Dining Room.

Also a part of the Plain & Fancy Farm, the Amish County Homestead allows visitors to see inside the lives of a fictional Old Order Amish family. There tour guides explain Amish traditions such as plain clothes, propane-powered lamps and at-home church services.

Abe's Buggy Rides

Established in 1968, Abe’s Buggy Rides feature a private ride through the Amish countryside in an authentic Amish buggy. Customers can choose from five rides that take anywhere from 20 minutes to two and a half hours. All but one of the rides pass through a four-arched railroad bridge and other sites dating back to the 1700s.

Abe’s Buggy Rides owner Abner Beiler was raised Old Order Amish until he was 14 years old. He and the other buggy drivers have an in-depth knowledge of local Amish attractions and are happy to answer questions about the Amish lifestyle any time during the ride. All visitors leave with a small gift to commemorate their visit.

Good 'N Plenty Restaurant

Good ‘N Plenty Restaurant was founded in 1969 by Christ and Dolly Lapp. At the time, the restaurant sat only 114 people. In 1971, the Dutch Room was added to the rear which expanded seating to 570. A larger waiting room was added in 1978, and a 1995 renovation raised the seating to 600.

Today, Good ‘N Plenty is still run by Christ and Dolly, along with their children and grandchildren. The restaurant serves traditional Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine in an authentic Amish farmhouse. It also features a bake shop, gift shop and online store where people can purchase German favorites such as apple butter, chow chow and shoofly pie.

Lancaster County Amish

The farmlands of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country are among the most productive in the nation. But many of the farmers here are different from most Americans; different by choice. For these are the Old Order Amish and Mennonites, also known as the "Plain People".

Our Amish neighbors have been employing horse-drawn power since the days when horsepower had a whole different meaning! In comparison to our fast-paced society, the simpler, family-centered Amish way of life holds a special fascination.

The Amish of Lancaster County, can trace their heritage back hundreds of years. Despite all the time that has passed and the many changes that have taken place in out society thte Amish of Lancaster County still live in and work like their forefathers did. Their family and farms are their top priotities, second only to their religion.

The Amish of Lancaster County are very devout in their faith. They take seriously the Biblical commands to separate themselves from the things of the world. They believe worldliness can keep them from being close to God, and can introduce influences that could be destructive to their communities and to their way of life.

Today there are over 25 different Amish, Mennonite, and Brethren church groups in Lancaster County, To keep themselves away from the modern world they don't permit electricity or telephones in their homes. The Amish have long preferred farming as a way of life. They feel their lifestyle and their families can best be maintained in a rural environment.While they do not permit the use of tractors in their fields, these old order Amish groups do use modern farm equipment pulled by teams of horses or mules.

Lancaster County has become a vacation destination for many people all across the country looking to get a glimpse of the Amish culture.

Lancaster City

Lancaster City offers an assortment of over 250 boutiques, restaurants, art galleries, entertainment and performing arts venues. Downtown Lancaster also boasts an incredibly rich heritage that can be experienced one of our many museums, churches and historic buildings.

Downtown Lancaster is alive with activity as new shops, restaurants and businesses are opening at an all time high, especially with the completion of the new hotel and convention center complex. Construction is ongoing preparing for new performing arts venues, parking facilities, education and healthcare expansions.

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, known as the Garden Spot of America since the 18th century, is located in the southeastern part of the state of Pennsylvania. The city of Lancaster is the county seat.

North Duke Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania Lancaster County is a popular tourist destination, due mostly to the many plain sect residents, known as the Amish or Pennsylvania Dutch. The term 'Pennsylvania Dutch' comes from the earlier use of "Dutch" to apply to all immigrants from middle Europe. They are the descendants of Germans who immigrated in the 18th and 19th centuries for the freedom of religion offered by William Penn, and were attracted by the rich soil and mild climate of the area.

Lancaster County PA Covered Bridge Lancastrians can easily spot a visitor to the area by how they pronounce the word Lancaster. Locals and people from nearby counties in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware pronounce Lancaster as LANK-ister. This is unusual as most Lancasters in the United States are pronounced as LAN-cast-er, though Lancashire, England, and Lancasters in Texas, Ohio, and South Carolina also use the LANK-ister pronunciation. The inhabitants of Lancaster County speak with the Susquehanna dialect. The Susquehanna dialect is most commonly used in the Lancaster, York, and Harrisburg areas, and incorporates influences from the Philadelphia accent and that of the Pennsylvania Dutch.