Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

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Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill is a restored 19th-century Shaker community in central Kentucky known for its historic architecture, living history programs, and preserved rural landscape.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf former Shaker community
historic site
living history museum
open-air museum
architecturalStyle Federal style
Greek Revival
Shaker architecture
area approximately 3,000 acres
communityDissolved 1910s
country United States
focusesOn Shaker communal life
Shaker craftsmanship
Shaker music and worship
historic agriculture
land conservation
foundedAsCommunity 1805
governingBody nonprofit organization
hasDesignation National Historic Landmark District
hasFeature craft demonstrations
farm buildings
heirloom gardens
heritage livestock
historic turnpike
inn and guest lodging
interpretive programs
meeting house
museum exhibits
nature trails
preserved agricultural fields
restaurant
river palisades
stone and brick dwelling houses
working farm
workshops
locatedIn Mercer County, Kentucky
central Kentucky
locatedNear Kentucky River
nearestCity Harrodsburg, Kentucky
notableFor interpretation of Shaker religion and culture
living history programs
preserved rural landscape
restored 19th-century Shaker architecture
numberOfHistoricBuildings more than 30
offers educational programs
guided tours
overnight accommodations
school programs
special events
workshops
openToPublic yes
preserves historic road network
historic stone fences
original Shaker village layout
religiousTradition Shakers
United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing
touristAttraction yes


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