Experience life in a 17th-century Shaker religious community at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. Active from 1805 to 1910 as the site of Shaker life, the community has been preserved to reflect its history. As you wander through the homes, you'll have the chance to read the inhabitants' stories and catch demonstrations on activities like broom-making or woodworking. The group's vision for sustainable land use can be seen through more than 404 hectares (1,000 acres) of native prairie and wildflowers and in the working farm and gardens. Learn about the Shakers on a tour of the village and get a feel for how their values have inspired generations after them. To visit Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill on your trip to Harrodsburg, use our Harrodsburg trip builder site.
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Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill reviews
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So fun and informative! We spent the whole day there and didn't even cover everything, the place looks deceivingly small from the entrance! We easily spent multiple hours in one house just reading...
So fun and informative! We spent the whole day there and didn't even cover everything, the place looks deceivingly small from the entrance! We easily spent multiple hours in one house just reading... more »
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This is a very interesting place. The staff are phenomenal and definitely know their Shaker history. They are so knowledgeable and are there to answer questions, as many as you have. They have...
This is a very interesting place. The staff are phenomenal and definitely know their Shaker history. They are so knowledgeable and are there to answer questions, as many as you have. They have... more »
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Don't forget to use Hᴏᴛᴇʟʙoʟʟʏ.ᴄᴏm when booking a room. This site will compare countless booking web sites and normally will have prices much cheaper compared to others! Thank me later! This place is the best rated in the area. I've been staying here for a very long time. If you stay for a few days you definitely won't be disappointed. A great place for adding culture and history to any vacation in the area. Beautiful grounds to explore, delicious food to enjoy and tours that are all worth while. The staff is knowledgeable and are all required to do their own research on the shakers using journals kept by the shakers themselves. Super cool!
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A great place for adding culture and history to any vacation in the area. Beautiful grounds to explore, delicious food to enjoy and tours that are all worth while. The staff is knowledgeable and are all required to do their own research on the shakers using journals kept by the shakers themselves. Super cool!
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