I recently visited Ohio's Amish country. While many tourists may visit for craft shops, Amish food, and cheese shops it is also important to know the history and culture of the area. Thanks to a member of Middleton's recommendation, we visited 'Behalt' in Berlin, OH. Behalt is a cyclorama that identifies major religious and Biblical events. Although Behalt focuses on the Amish and Mennonite history, I was happy to see that William Penn and George Fox were included in the 10x265 foot painting. Our guide was very well versed in history and included a little bit about Quakers in her discussion. The tour made me realize the importance of our own Quaker heritage in the past, present and future.
--Carol Rodriguez
Affiliate Member, Middleton Meeting
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