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Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

3501 Lexington Road, Harrodsburg, KY
1800 734 5611
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Type: Historic Sites
Owner description: Simple wooden buildings, stone fences and horse-drawn carriages exist as living monuments to what was originally founded as a utopian community 200... more » Owner description: Simple wooden buildings, stone fences and horse-drawn carriages exist as living monuments to what was originally founded as a utopian community 200 years ago. You can tour and even stay overnight. « less
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Saint Louis, Missouri
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

The Shaker Village is an interesting and thought-provoking site. Please take time to visit all the houses and buildings, including the museum tucked away in the back of one of the structures. And ponder on how this settlement fed and housed its many converts right up until the Civil War and provided them with a much better standard of living... More

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Ellicott City, MD
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

we loved every aspect of this restored village, especially the informed and friendly re-enactors. we learned a lot and had a lot of fun.

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Indiana
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87 reviews 87 reviews
24 attraction reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

After harrowing drive over twisting, curving roads, I made it to the village. The drive was thru beautiful Kentucky Blue Grass area which was very scenic. The village is good for kids and families. Friendly staff. Craft shop at entrance has some very nice pottery items and Shaker boxes as well as many other items. There is an inn on... More

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Athens, Ohio
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

I have been to Shaker Village 5 times, and each time I see something new. This time, my sister and I stayed two nights in the East Family Dwelling. The room was large and comfortable. They have some amenities, like a phone and a flat screen tv (very few channels, but I didn't care about that). Internet service was iffy... More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

We learned a lot about a slice of Americana on this trip, a real look in the rear view mirror. The actors/ staff were all excellent and engaged in the demonstrations. Bought an authentic broom made the old way, learned about the old ways and a "utopian" society. Great preservation of the old village. Restaurant and food were really really... More

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Crown Point, Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

We stopped at Shaker Village on our way back to Chicago from Lexington. We only allotted a few hours to spend on this gorgeous attraction, when we really could have stayed all day. We enjoyed lunch at the Treasurer's Office- which is a must do! The food is delicious and the service was fantastic. Our favorite part of the trip... More

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Georgetown, Kentucky
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

It's a good place to discover how people live a hundred years ago. The staff working there is really well prepared to represent the environment. I really like the food that they offer in their restaurant too; the dishes that they offer original compare with many of the restaurants that you can find in the are.

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Stow, Ohio
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3 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2013

Talk to anyone dressed in costume, and you have found a walking encyclopedia about a utopian society that did not procreate. Everyone we ran into was very friendly and very knowledgeable about the Shaker peple and life style. You could probably spend about three days here if you wanted to take advantage of the hiking trails and the boat ride.... More

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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4 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2013

My husband and I made the three hour drive from Indy to the Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill near Harrodsburg, KY. The Shakers immigrated from England. This is the largest restored settlement. The Shakers created a Utopian community recruiting new members and adopting orphans for 100 years. Although the celibate religious sect is nearly gone, it is still accepting new... More

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St. Louis
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60 reviews 60 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2013 via mobile

The village is quite extensive and very well preserved. We were there a few days before it opened in its entirety for the season but enjoyed what was available to us. Not all the buildings were open and they seemed to be in the midst of last minute projects before the season began, but we couldn't really complain as we... More

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