Amish Life and Iowa Pioneers - Kalona, Iowa - Near University of Iowa

Just 30 minutes from Iowa City and the University of Iowa we visit the largest Amish community west of the Mississippi River in Kalona, Iowa. We explore this conservative community passed over by time with 1800's living customs and also visit some local tourist bucket list destinations. We explore the Kalona Historical Village which demonstrates Iowa pioneer life in the 1800s. Find out how pioneering spirit, land grants and railroads help shape this area of the country.
The Amana colonies are just up the road on Interstate 80 but they are different from this community. See Iowa wind turbines compared to historical windmills.
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[@RossellaLolli]

Very interesting museum !!😊A beautiful story unknown to us✨
Very beautiful place and wonderful landscapes.😀
Full and big view 👍 81like👍 likes,
I wish you a happy week... 👫🇮🇹

[@ZEUStheKingGermanShepherd]

Beautiful. I lived in myerstown pa for 8 months. Those Amish people were awesome . Gotta step away from phone but im letting this playlist play all the way to end . Blessings 🎉🎉

[@thatplace1]

Take good care. thanks

[@moorelifeandtravel]

Watching this video again in full, thanks for sharing!!

[@thatplace1]

Thanks for the visit

[@jackanddan]

Very neat to see we have a lot of Amish here in Ohio as well

[@thatplace1]

Fun and informative - Go University of Iowa Hawkeyes!

[@FayeleeDarkclaw]

I was born and raised in iowa. I've been to the bakery a few times their food is AMAZING and the staff is so nice!

[@thatplace1]

so cool! me too on Iowa and bakery. Cheers

[@moorelifeandtravel]

That is quite a sight to see a horse and buggy going down the street. So, are the cheeses made and sold by the Amish? It would be a very interesting place to visit, I've never seen any Amish communities before. Great video and interesting to watch. Like 41, thanks for sharing!

[@thatplace1]

Yes and yes. thanks for checking it out

[@CowboyJojosAdventures]

Interesting facts along the way. We actually stayed with an Amish Family in Intercourse, Pennsylvania in 2007. That was a real treat! Great video thank you for taking us along through Kalona. 🙏🏼👍🏼🤠

[@thatplace1]

Thanks for the view and comment. That must have been an eye opener staying with the family. Cheers to you guys

[@thetravellingwelshman]

Being able to experience Amish culture would be a fascinating piece of American heritage!! Such a unique piece of life that still manages to exist!

[@thatplace1]

Epic America for sure. Thanks for the visit

[@Ourhomeschooladventures]

very interesting!

[@edandveddastravels3251]

Very interesting. I didn't know there was an Amish community in Iowa. Thanks for sharing!

[@thatplace1]

Thanks for watching!

[@freddysword873]

Interesting history I did not know

[@thatplace1]

Thanks for sharing the journey and commenting

[@SuperTree007]

Thanks for the journey back in time

[@thatplace1]

You bet

[@360.Outdoors.Videos]

Such beautiful places to visit on this earth . Thanks so much for spreading knowledge . ☀️☀️

[@thatplace1]

Thanks for learning about Amish life in Kalona! Cheers

[@fityanfamily5950]

Looks like a nice place to visit and learn about the past. Thank you for taking us there.👍

[@thatplace1]

Thanks for visiting and coming along

[@Monterrey4K]

Kalona, Iowa is a very nice place
and being able to see the carriages of this community is incredible.
Here in Nuevo León there are also Mennonite communities but they are rarely seen. The houses, clothes and lifestyle that you show us remind me of several novels of the time or movies as well. Thank you for taking us there... greetings!!

[@thatplace1]

Thanks for sharing! I'd love to see a video of some of the rare Mennoite places in Monterrey. Appreciate your support.

[@DingoAteMeBaby]

Great narration!

[@thatplace1]

Thanks much. Appreciate the view and comment

[@calidreaming6055]

Thanks

[@thatplace1]

Welcome

[@AndreMartin1000]

Hi Mike, looks like a nice place to visit and learn about the past. 👍💯

[@thatplace1]

Yes it was. Thanks for stopping by. Cheers Andre

[@KenWiggerAnotherAncientGamer]

This was an interesting and informative video. I enjoyed watching!

[@thatplace1]

Awesome, thank you!

[@KenWiggerAnotherAncientGamer]

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[@kward7352]

I used to ride my bike through Kalona a lot and never knew the 'living history' village was there. Is it new (since the early '80s)?

[@thatplace1]

A sign said since 1969 but that is probably when they first established the site and it took years to develop to what is there today. The rail road depot was purchased in 1969 and then they moved it to the site.

[@kward7352]

@@thatplace1 Thanks. It was probably there in the '80s I just forgot it was. It's a great area to ride a bike in. Lots of bike-friendly county roads. And, pretty scenery.