Harrodsburg Attractions
The small country town of Harrodsburg, 32 mi. to the south-west, is the oldest settlement of European immigrants west of the Alleghenies, founded in 1774. Old Fort Harrod State Park has a Living History Museum and open-air theatre where the life story of Daniel Boone is presented on stage.
Harrodsburg (pop. 8,000) was originally known as Harrodstown.
Harrodsburg (pop. 8,000) was originally known as Harrodstown.
Shaker Village
Shaker Village, an open-air museum with more than thirty buildings, illustrating the way of life the celibate sect of Shakers, can be visited to the north of Harrodsburg.
The Shaker Village houses an extensive collection of original Shaker furniture and household items from the 19th C. Daily demonstrations include broom making, spinning, weaving, coopering, domestic work, woodworking, farm work and gardening.
The Shaker Village houses an extensive collection of original Shaker furniture and household items from the 19th C. Daily demonstrations include broom making, spinning, weaving, coopering, domestic work, woodworking, farm work and gardening.
Shaker Village
3501 Lexington Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
United States
3501 Lexington Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
United States
Phone 1 (859) 734-5411
Fax 1 (859) 734-7278
Hours
April 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Old Fort Harrod State Park
The Old Fort Harrod State Park commemorates the first permanent European settlement west of the Alleghenies. The first schoolhouse and pioneer cabins furnished with period items are on exhibit.
Facilities
Gift shop
