Pennsylvania
Penn and the Quakers found refuge from religious persecution here, and the land
became a haven for others too, including Mennonites and Amish. Primarily of German
descent, these "Pennsylvania Dutch" settled in and around Lancaster
County. Adhering to a simple way of life, the Pennsylvania Dutch still live in
the state's tranquil farmland settings, shunning many of the conveniences of modern
America in favor of slower, more peaceful ways. It is common to see a plodding
horse and buggy on the state's country roads, driven by plainly-dressed people
living a simpler, slower way of life. |
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