Zook, of Paradise, Pa., began producing his signs and selling them in-and-around Lancaster County in the 1940s. "They were less expensive than the original work," said Donmoyer, "Zook was able to ...

Rachel Yoder started painting hex signs as a way to reconnect to her Pennsylvania Dutch heritage, and now wants her folk art to help others connect to their culture, too.

An Abner Zook picture depicting 18th century Pennsylvania Dutch diplomat Conrad Weiser in peace talks with a Native American chieftain outside an inn brought a high bid of $37,500 at an auction of ...