Amish Life: Holmes County (Video)
Here’s a three-minute montage of some favorite Holmes County Amish community scenes, set to music. The photos are all by Don Burke. I hope you enjoy this look at one of my favorite communities. Runtime: 3:23.
Amish Children Sing For Thanksgiving (Video)
On a day we give thanks, here is a Thanksgiving song from an Amish school. This was filmed by Phil Sarlo in 2019, part of a program in a school in the Holmes County community. The song is called “And Father We Thank You”, and it was written by a local Amish man. Phil explains the song: This is a congregational song with amazing harmony,…
A Closer Look at Amish Phone Shacks (11 Photos)
The first clue that I’d arrived in the Amish area of Charlotte County, Virginia was a sign warning of buggy traffic for the next 15+ miles. The second indication was this little building on the side of the road: There were phone shacks (or shanties) just like this one found throughout this community of two churches. The Amish here have ties to the Mechanicsville (St….
Amish Life: Holmes County
Super photos set to perfect music!
Glad you thought so Pat! I enjoy making these videos as a little change of pace from the regular lineup, due to the simplicity, music and visuals. Great shots by Don as always.