Amish Interpretive Center
111 S Locust St |
Arcola, IL 61910 | (217) 268-3599 or 1-888-452-6474 |
www.amishcenter.com
 As the population of the Amish grows in North America and
around Arthur, Illinois, many people are becoming more and more curious about the Amish.
The Illinois Amish Interpretive Center houses a museum dedicated to the Old Order Amish and knowledgeable
employees eager to answer your curious notions about the Amish
people and their lifestyle. At the Center, you will see an
introductory video that explains the heritage of the Amish people
as well as customs today in addition to seeing exhibits on
buggies, barns, quilts, homes, and much more. You can also schedule meals in an Amish home and tours of Amish dairy
farms, homes, and woodworking businesses. Our meal hostesses are
members of the Old Order Amish Church and their made-from-scratch
cooking is absolutely the best you can find. The meal consists of
a salad, fried chicken and one other meat, mashed potatoes and
gravy, noodles or dressing, vegetable side, homemade bread and
jams/jellies! After the meal you will be served your choice of
the fruit or cream pie of the day.
 Also through the Center, you
can take a tour of the inside of an Amish home, where an Amish
hostess will show you her living room, kitchen, bedroom and other
spaces while discussing such topics as weddings, church services,
and the differences between Amish and English living. On the
dairy farm tour, an Amish host who will show you around his barn
and milking parlor and discuss many aspects of the dairy
operation, including breeding and milking. He will show you the
dairy cows and calves, and draft horses he uses to raise grain
and hay for his operation.
 The use of diesel engines to produce
power is the highlight of the woodworking tour. An Amish
woodworker explains how he makes furniture from start to finish
as you walk through his shop. You can also take one of our
step-on guides into the Amish countryside to get a first hand
look at how the Amish people live today. Our guides all have
first-hand experience with the Amish, some having been raised
Amish and others having immediate family who are Amish. We strive
to provide up-to-date, accurate information to our visitors so
that they can have an educational and entertaining visit. The
Center also keeps an accurate map of Amish-owned stores that
welcome visitors. For more information about the museum or tours
offered at the Illinois Amish Interpretive Center, please call
1-888-452-6474 or visit our website at www.amishcenter.com. |
