SHAKERTOWN AT PLEASANT HILL

HARRODSBURG, KY

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And they're off! Credit: sniggie

Shakertown at Pleasant Hill is a historic site located in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. It was originally settled by a community of Shakers in 1805 and served as their home for over a century. Today, the site is open to the public and offers a glimpse into the unique and simple way of life of the Shakers.

Visitors can explore over 30 restored buildings, including the Meeting House, the Centre Family Dwelling, and the Shaker Cemetery. The site also features exhibits, demonstrations, and hands-on activities that showcase the Shaker's craftsmanship, agriculture, and faith.

In addition to its historical significance, Shakertown at Pleasant Hill is also a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The site is surrounded by over 3,000 acres of pristine wilderness, including hiking trails, fishing ponds, and wildlife habitats. Visitors can also take a relaxing cruise on the Dixie Bell, a restored riverboat that offers scenic tours of the Kentucky River.

Overall, Shakertown at Pleasant Hill is a unique and fascinating destination that offers a rich blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Whether you're a history buff, nature lover, or just looking for a relaxing getaway, this historic site has something for everyone.

SHAKERTOWN AT PLEASANT HILL is a History Museum in HARRODSBURG KY. US MID #8402100255

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 5,252,891 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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Main Street by night Danville, Kentucky
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Coming into Houston on the Interstate At least, that's how I see it. Artist: Stephen Rolfe Powell (1951-2019) Title: ? Material: blown stained glass Venue: Art Center of the Bluegrass, Danville, Kentucky
Red & white apples at Fritz Farm Apple Store ...on Blueberry Hill, Lexington, in the Bluegrass State. I kid you not! Apple Store retail and Genius Bar employees were wearing company red shirts, looking like human apples. Oh, and if I'm going to take a photo of an Apple Store, it would naturally be with an iPhone– originally in more detailed HEIC format rather than jpg.
Yet another horseshoe bend from a Kentucky river
A lonely silence jumped twice Beginning signs of autumn at Kentucky River Palisades
Boom! This is U.S. Army artillery reenactment of cannon fire at Perryville Battlefield State Historic Park. This was the annual reenactment of the Civil War's Battle for Kentucky. There will be another reenactment tomorrow, Sunday, October 8, which will actually be 161 years from the day the battle took place. --- <b>Technical photo note</b>: At 20 fps, this frozen action photo was easy to do. Point and shoot. I could’ve done 120 fps but that would’ve been overkill.
Perryville Battlefield 2023 As part of the Confederate Heartland Offensive, the Confederacy aimed to take the war to the U.S. border state of Kentucky rather than fight a losing defensive war in Tennessee. Nashville and Western Tennessee had already fallen to the United States at the beginning of the year, mere months after declaring secession. Eastern Tennesseeans tended to be pro-Union. A battle occurred here in the sound-absorbing landscape of Chaplin Hills near Perryville, Kentucky on October 8, 1862, from the Army of Mississippi under General Bragg of the Confederate States battling against I Corps of Major General Alexander M. McCook. McCook was under the command of General Buell, commander of the United States Army of the Ohio. Unfortunately, although Buell was right in Perryville, he was oblivious to the battle that had started. McCook and his I Corps troops were on their own against the Army of Mississippi. The battle was fought roughly to a stalemate, with U.S. troops pushed back a mile. Each side would call it a win. Completely unaware of the battle, the bulk of the Union army had been resting nearby. If the full force of the Army of Ohio joined in, say if there were a second day of the battle (there was not), there would be a distinct possibility that the Confederate's Army of Mississippi could be overwhelmed and annihilated, leaving middle Tennessee with a direct opening to Georgia for U.S. troops. Add to that scenario that the undefeated General George Henry Thomas, who had played havoc with Confederate generals, would command a large swath of those fresh U.S. troops that would converge upon the Army of Mississippi. For Bragg, those elements of a prolonged battle in Perryville spelled disaster. Bragg was in Kentucky because Confederate intelligence had told him that Kentuckians would join his army in droves. That intelligence was false. Kentuckians did not join his Confederate army, which meant that the more Bragg's troops engaged in enemy territory the more his army shrank. Replacing Confederate soldiers was increasingly more difficult, especially in Kentucky. He needed a strong army for the defense of Tennessee and the southwestern flank of the Confederacy. Bragg prudently gave up his offensive maneuvers in the pro-Union state and withdrew to the Confederate area of Middle Tennessee to position for defensive maneuvers.
Gramaw knits This is a little bitty gramaw at the Great American Dollhouse Museum.

Contact SHAKERTOWN AT PLEASANT HILL

SHAKERTOWN AT PLEASANT HILL KENTUCKY INC
3501 LEXINGTON RD
HARRODSBURG
KY
40330-9218

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SHAKERTOWN AT PLEASANT HILL Information

MID # 8402100255
Name SHAKERTOWN AT PLEASANT HILL KENTUCKY INC
Alternate Name SHAKERTOWN AT PLEASANT HILL
Classification History Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 610592561
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 5,386,249
REVENUE 5,252,891
LAT/LONG 37.816216, -84.741861
CODES FIPS State Code: 21
FIPS County Code: 167
US Census Tract: 960500
US Census Block: 1006