Monthly Archive: May 2023

Fireplace – Old Fort Harrod State Park – Kentucky

May 4, 2023 0 Comments

Fireplace - Old Fort Harrod State Park - Kentucky

A fireplace in the headquarters of George Rogers Clark at Old Fort Harrod State Park, in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Illustrating the metal pots and pans, and other cookware of the the American pioneers living on the frontier.

Founded in 1774, Harrodsburg is the oldest, and first permanent settlement in Kentucky. It was founded by James Harrod, a pioneer, soldier, and hunter who helped explore and settle the area west of the Allegheny Mountains. Its residents included Squire Boone, the younger brother of Daniel Boone.

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Wildcat Country Barn at Sunrise – Bardstown – Kentucky

May 4, 2023 0 Comments

Wildcat Country Barn at Sunrise - Bardstown - Kentucky

A University of Kentucky Wildcat logo and mascot on the side of a barn near Bardstown, Kentucky.  The University of Kentucky is the state’s largest university, with more than 30,000 students attending classes annually. The university’s sports teams include basketball, football, soccer, track and field, gymnastics and golf.  Its last national championship was in 2012, when its men’s basketball won its eighth national title. It was also the first college basketball team to reach 2000 all-time wins.

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East Family Brethren Shop – Kentucky Shaker Village – Pleasant Hill – Harrodsburg

May 4, 2023 0 Comments

East Family Brethren Shop - Kentucky Shaker Village - Pleasant Hill - Harrodsburg

East Family Brethren Shop- Kentucky Shaker Village – Pleasant Hill – Harrodsburg

Pleasant Hill, Kentucky also known as Shakertown, was a Shaker (the United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing) religious community from 1805 to 1910. With many well-preserved buildings, the village was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1971.

The Kentucky Shaker village was founded by three New England Shaker missionaries, John Meacham, Benjamin Seth Youngs, and Issachar Bates. They founded the community around the teachings of Mother Ann Lee who believed in celibacy. Kentucky’s Shaker community ultimately died out, in part because of their beliefs in celibacy, problems encountered during and after the Civil War, and a declining interest in their way of life by potential converts . But their legacy of hard work, and fine craftsmanship lives on at Pleasant Hill.

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