Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania is called Pennsylvania Dutch country and is a fascinating destination to explore. Visitors will get a glimpse of farm life as it was in the early 1800s. Visit markets and farm stores for homemade shoofly pie and fresh produce, or shop for a handmade quilt. President James Buchanan’s elegant home, Wheatland, is no less historic but contrasts sharply with the simpler Pennsylvania Dutch heritage sites in Lancaster. It is also nearby to Hershey, home of Hershey Park and the Hershey chocolate factory.
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On a more religious note, Amish Mennonites began migrating to Pennsylvania, then known for its religious toleration, in the 18th century as part of a larger migration from the Palatinate and neighboring areas. This migration was a reaction to religious wars, poverty, and religious persecution on the Continent. The first Amish immigrants went to Berks County, Pennsylvania, but later moved, motivated by land issues and by security concerns tied to the French and Indian War. Many eventually settled in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Other groups later settled elsewhere in North America.
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