Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Tour restored 19th-century Shaker buildings, walk farm and nature trails, and stay or dine inside a preserved Shaker community.

3501 Lexington Rd · Harrodsburg, KY

About Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill preserves 34 original 19th-century buildings from a Shaker community active here from 1805 to 1910, now a National Historic Landmark District. You can explore exhibits and tours in the Historic Centre and visit the working farm. The surrounding preserve has trails open year-round for hiking and horseback riding, and the Inn and the Trustees' Table let you sleep and eat in restored Shaker buildings.

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Museums
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