This morning we began our day at the Shaker Colony, Pleasant Hill KY.
Pleasant Hill, Kentucky, USA, is the site of a Shaker religious community that was active from 1805 to 1910. Following a preservationist effort that began in 1961, the site, now a National Historic Landmark, has become a popular tourist destination. Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, or Shakertown, as it is known by residents of the area, is located 25 miles (40 km) southwest of Lexington, in Kentucky's Bluegrass region. It is a National Historic Landmark District. (Wikipedia)
It was set in beautiful woodland, and very well preserved. I was most impressed by the talk about religious beliefs given by a volunteer interpreter, and then even more impressed by the architecture of the Meeting House. The simplicity of the furniture - its clean lines and artistry were divine. I have no doubt that although set in a tranquil place, their lives would have been very hard - laborious; and full of persecution by the suspicious community surrounding them.
After lunch, we headed for Cincinnati - and are staying just outside Dayton in a country town named Waynesville - a gorgeous little place, heavily wooded, little river nearby, so quiet and peaceful.
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| At the Shaker Colony |
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| Coming into Cincinnatti |
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| Crazy freeways - quadruple staked at one point! |
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| The nicest school room |
