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Route 340
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of the village of Intercourse.

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  3513 Old Philadelphia
      Pike, PO Box 419
  Intercourse, PA 17534

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A dramatic 3-screen feature!

Now showing in our theater. Recently revisited.
Thousands enjoy "Who Are the Amish?" every year.

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Who Are the Amish?” is a beautiful, entertaining, highly informative 3-screen feature, now showing in our theater. It is 30 minutes in length and shows continuously through out the day.

“The photographs are lush, the narration intelligent.”
                                                                       —The New York Times
“Provides a graphic glimpse into the lives of the Amish.”
                                                                       — Los Angeles Times
“‘Who Are the Amish?’ captures the history and soul of the people.”
                                                                       — Travel Smart

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A way of life. How many of them are there? Where do they live? When did they begin? Are they growing or dying in number? What really holds them together?

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Community. What are the secrets of Amish survival in today's world? Do they actually have barnraisings? Why do they dress that way? Why buggies? Why no electricity?

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Childhood. What's it like to be an Amish child? Are the children deprived or privileged? What are their schools like? Why do so many of the young people choose to stay with the church? What about courtship and marriage?

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An Imperfect People. What are their failures and problems? What are the influences which most threaten the Amish? How do the Amish make decisions? How much change will they accept?

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Harvest and contentment. Why are they such good farmers? What do they do for livelihood if there are no more farms for the young people? How do they find contentment? Can the Amish communities sustain the Amish way? Is it really as good as it looks?

Admission to either "Who Are the Amish?" or "20 Questions" Museum
      Adults—$5.00
      Seniors (62+)—$4.00
      Children (ages 5-11)—$2.50

Combination admission for both "Who Are the Amish?" or "20 Questions" Museum
      Adults—$8.00
      Seniors (62+)—$7.00
      Children (ages 5-11)—$4.00