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1. You have an important meeting to go to in Harrisburg, PA. You go to the Amtrak station and hop on the train heading east. Unfortunately, you sleep through your stop and wake up in Lancaster. The next train west leaves later so you buy a map, hire a car and decide to look around. There are some strange town names here. Of the following, which is not a town in Lancaster County?
2. You decide to start your visit by going to the Hans Herr House, located in Willow Street, PA. Upon arriving you see a lovely stone two story home set on a farm. This historic homestead, also has many of its out buildings restored. In taking the tour, you discover that the home is the oldest surviving dwelling place of European settlers in Lancaster County. Built in 1719, it is also the oldest, still standing, Mennonite Meeting House in the Western Hemisphere. It was the former home of Hans Herr and his son Christian, both bishops of the Mennonite faith and early Lancaster County settlers. When you leave you purchase a print of the home, derived from a painting by this famous artist, who was a descendent of Hans Herr:
3. The historic town of Strasburg has many federal era homes. You also take a ride on the Strasburg Railroad, America's oldest short-line railroad which was established in 1832. The restored Steam Engine travels through farmlands up to Paradise and back. Across the street is a world class museum where you will find America's largest indoor display of what?
4. Upon leaving the museum, you decide to head back to Lancaster City, where you will catch your train to Harrisburg. When you arrive back in the city, you realize that you still have some time for exploration. You stop at the visitor center in downtown and ask for a recommendation for lunch. They suggest that you walk over to Central Market, one of the oldest operating farmer's markets in America. You enjoy a nice sausage sandwich and homemade root beer. Back at the visitor center, a host recommends that you take a tour of Wheatland, former home of the 15th President of the United States, and the only president from Pennsylvania. This president was:
5. In Lancaster county the General Sutter Inn is located in the town of Lititz at the corner of Main St and Broad St. Built in 1764 its current name is in honor of John Sutter, the California Gold Rush pioneer, who lived his last days in Lititz, and is buried in the cemetary there. When it first opened in 1764, it was named the Zum Anker. What is the PA Dutch translation of this name?
6. You check into you antique filled room, and decide that a walk down Main Street is in order. You pass many antique shops and handmade craft stores, each one more delightful then the last. The street is comprised of many historic buildings, many dating to the 1700's. After about a two block walk, you find yourself in front of one of the lovliest sights in Lancaster County. You are standing in front of Moravian Square. In this park like setting you see the beautiful Moravian Church, built in the 1700's. Alongside the church is the Brethern House. The Brethern House was used as this during the Revolutionary War, per the request of George Washington.
7. You take a walk around the square. Across and down the street, you see an interesting old stone building. Out front is a giant one of these, as this was the first commercial maker of this in the United States:
8. After touring the Pretzel factory, and eating a delicious pretzel, you decide that you want to learn more about this community. You stop at the Lititz Historical Society and Museum up the street. You learn that Lititz was first established in 1756, by Count Nicholas vonZinzendorf, a Moravian minister. It was designed as a Moravian Utopia, and was closed to all others. Marriages in the town were arranged in an unusual manner. Who married who was determined by this:
9. You also learn that a famous Moravian musical group, got its start by announcing births and deaths to the congregation. The group is:
10. You return to the General Sutter for a nice gourmet dinner. After dinner, you ask the clerk at the front desk for recommendations for evening entertainment. She suggests catching a play at the Fulton Opera House, located in Lancaster City. You drive back down to Lancaster City to the beautiful theater. This elaborate theater was first erected in 1852, making it one of the oldest continous operating theaters in the United States. Inside you find a lovely Victorian interior. After taking your seat, you notice that the seat next to you is empty. The usher leans down and whispers that she hopes that a ghost dosen't join you for tonight's performance. The Fulton Theater is rumored to be haunted by this (these) ghost:
11. The performance is excellent. During intermission, you want to learn more about the theater. You discover that many famous people have performed here. The first professional performance was by:
12. What a day. You arrive back at the General Sutter exhausted. After a good night's sleep, you awaken to a lovely breakfast. In talking with your waitress, you discover that you have not begun to experience Lancaster County. She suggests a visit to the heart of Amish Country for a look at the Amish lifestyle. You drive down to Intercourse past many Amish farms. Arriving in Intercourse, you find that this is not the first name of the town. The original name was:
13. In town you decide to take a buggy ride from one of the local tour operators. The buggy is the traditional mode of transportation for the Amish. Your tour guide tells you about many Amish traditions. He states that the Amish usually reserve their marriages for a certain month of the year. That month is:
14. The tour guide also explains the early married life of the Amish. Many times it has an unusual beginning. That beginning is:
15. You find the buggy ride very enjoyable and informative. You decide to go to the People's Museum. Inside you find a wonderful display of antique Amish Quilts. Traditionally, an Amish Quilt is made like this:
16. While in Intercourse, you learn that you can go and have dinner with an Amish family in their home. You decide to do this. You are told to expect traditional Pennsylvania Dutch food that night. You are likely to be served:
17. You walk around the streets of Intercourse, looking at the quilt stores, and pottery shops. You buy a birdhouse which is handmade by an Amish man. You notice a small grocery store named Zimmerman's. It looks vaguely familiar. You realize that you have seen it in a movie. What is the name of the movie?
18. You have a wonderful day visiting the Amish country. At dinner that night you learn that the Amish refer to non-Amish by a certain expression. That expression is:
19. After a delightful dinner, enjoyed with a friendly family of Amish, you are invited to join them in some after dinner entertainment. What sort of activity WON'T you be invited to do?
20. You must leave and catch the last train to Harrisburg. You have had a delightful two days in Lancaster County. You have learned much about the early history of the county and its people. You decide that you will definitely want to return for another visit soon. You take out the bag of food that your Amish dinner hostess gave you to eat on the train. She said that it was from her garden. She called it 'die Aebbeere'. You are eating this:
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