Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
Harrodsburg, KY
A restored 19th-century Shaker community with stone and brick buildings and farm fields. Walk the grounds and trails.
The Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill is a restored village of a religious community near Harrodsburg, Kentucky (3501 Lexington Road). Between 1805 and 1910 about 500 men and women lived there communally. The Shakers took their name from the ecstatic trembling that came over them during worship.
They lived simply, rejected war and believed in the equality of the sexes and races. According to Lonely Planet, their strict celibacy contributed to the community's decline. Today visitors can explore dozens of restored buildings. There is an inn, a restaurant and a shop selling Shaker crafts; boat rides of about an hour along the limestone cliffs of the Kentucky River are offered.
Please check opening hours, programs and boat rides (seasonal) in advance.
- Nearest town
- Harrodsburg, KY
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 37.8165, -84.7390
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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- Cummins Ferry RV Park, CampgroundMotorhome stopover5 mi from Shaker Village of Pleasant HillMotorhomes
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- Motorhome stopover · BereaMotorhome stopover17 mi from Shaker Village of Pleasant HillMotorhomes
- Illegal CampgroundMotorhome stopover24 mi from Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill · 16 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
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FAQs
Where is Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill?
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill is in Harrodsburg, KY, at GPS 37.8165, -84.7390. It is about 18 mi from Lawrenceburg.
Can you camp near Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Cummins Ferry RV Park, Campground, about 5 mi away; within 25 mi there are 4 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill?
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Red River Gorge arches and Kentucky crafts.
What is there to see near Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill?
Places worth a stop nearby: Keeneland (17 mi), Kentucky Horse Park (26 mi), Kentucky State Capitol (27 mi) and Berea (30 mi).
When is the best time to visit Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill?
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)