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Pennsylvania Dutch Convention & Visitors
Bureau Witness Movie
Experience Tours with special press trips to
Pennsylvania Dutch Country It's been 20 years since the award-winning movie
"Witness" introduced the world to the Amish of
Pennsylvania Dutch Country, and to celebrate the
anniversary, you can take advantage of special
Witness Movie Experience Tours! These tours will be
held April - November for this anniversary year
only, and will include, for the first time ever, a
look behind the scenes of the farm featured in the
film! The "Witness Farm," as it's known, has never
before been open to visitors, and you can see it in
2005 through these special tours only! The tour
will also visit the Lancaster Cultural History
Museum, where you can catch a glimpse of special
memorabilia from the film and explore the myths and
realities of the Amish way of life, and give a
glimpse of the pristine countryside of Pennsylvania
Dutch Country. Take advantage of this
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to plan your special
Witness anniversary press trip to Lancaster County!
Your customized press trip will not only help
you capitalize on the growing travel trend of movie
tourism, but also give you a wealth of stories
right here in Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Your trip could include... The Official Witness Movie Experience Tour:
You'll have a reserved seat on a luxury coach for
this once-in-a-lifetime chance to go behind the
scenes of the movie Witness. Your tour will
include a visit to the "Witness Farm" used in
filming; the Lancaster Cultural History
Museum's "Witness to Witness" exhibit of film
memorabilia, anecdotes, and insight into the life
of the Amish; and a ride through Pennsylvania Dutch
Country's spectacular countryside, with other
"Witness" filming locations highlighted. Farm Stay: Stay on a working farm, just as
Harrison Ford's character did in "Witness!" Lodging
is available at more than 30 working farms across
Pennsylvania Dutch Country, where you can try
milking a cow, feeding a newborn calf, or gathering
eggs from the henhouse! In addition, you'll enjoy a
hearty country breakfast in the morning! Pennsylvania Dutch Family-Style Meal: Experience
a huge Pennsylvania Dutch family style
meal and recreate for yourself the
barn-raising meal featured in "Witness." Feast
family style on Pennsylvania Dutch fried chicken,
baked sausage, brown-butter noodles, dried corn,
shoofly pie, and much more, and learn about the
sweets and sours of Pennsylvania Dutch cooking! You
definitely won't leave hungry! Amish Quilt & Craft Shops: Explore the back
roads of Pennsylvania Dutch Country to discover
Amish and Mennonite-owned quilt and craft shops,
where you can find incredible one-of-a-kind
hand-stitched quilts made just like the one
featured in the quilting bee scene of "Witness."
You can also find handcrafted Amish toys like young
Samuel's marble roller toy featured onscreen. With customized itineraries to fit your story
focus and audience, the opportunities are endless
in Pennsylvania Dutch Country for qualified
writers. Transportation to/from the region is
not included. To take advantage of this exclusive press trip
opportunity or to develop a personalized itinerary for your
visit, contact: Cara O'Donnell, Media Relations Manager Pennsylvania Dutch Convention & Visitors
Bureau 800-324-1518 or
mediainfo@padutchcountry.com 501 Greenfield Road Lancaster, PA 17601
P: 717.299.8901 F: 717 |
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