Thank you for shopping with us. We offer items produced by local Old Order Amish farmers and craftsman or small regional businesses. We strive to provide the highest quality items available. Many items are now being made exclusively for Pickens General Store. We are always searching for quality non-electric items and suppliers.
The Amish way of life has its origin in the Anabaptist movement in Europe. Due to religious persecution, many immigrated to the New World in the 1600 and 1700's, with members settling in the Lancaster County area of southern PA.
Recently, land prices and urban sprawl have forced many Amish people with their simple, family and community-oriented way of life, to seek land in other areas of the country. The Heuvelton area now has one of the largest Old Order Amish communities in New York State. Traditionally, the Old Order Amish, who shun modern conveniences, have been farm based with families raising most of their own food. Milk for the Heritage Cheese House is from the Amish farms where they do not use electricity in their homes or barns. Travel is by horse and buggy or sleigh in the wintertime. Our products are truly just a short buggy ride away.
The Heuvelton Historical Association (dba Pickens General Store) is in the process of renovating Pickens Hall in Heuvelton. This three story stone structure, built in 1858, boasts a music hall on the third floor. Funds from our sales directly support this project. Our brick-and-mortar store carries many more items as compared to what is seen here at our on-line store, such as non-electric products, supplies, hardware, housewares, gifts, hand crafted Amish made furniture, various candy, Heritage Cheese and much more.
Thank you for your business. It is our pleasure to share with you our Amish neighbors' quaint, peaceful way of life.
Comments or suggestions regarding your order or types of products you would like to see are welcome. E-mail us at pgs@pickensgeneral.org.
