No. 57: SARAH PORTER, Music Program Specialist and BECKY SOULES, Director of Collections and Education at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in Harrodsburg.
release date: July 2, 2025
release date: July 2, 2025
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Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill is a landmark destination in Harrodsburg, Kentucky that shares 3,000 acres of discovery in the spirit of the Kentucky Shakers. With 34 original Shaker structures, the site is home to the country’s largest private collection of original 19th century buildings and is the largest National Historic Landmark in Kentucky.
Onsite services at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill include overnight accommodations, dining and catering services, craft shops, exhibits, a farm and organic garden, and 1,200 acres of restored native prairie.
Sarah Porter, Music Program Specialist at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, and Becky Soules, Director of Collections and Education, join host Kate Savage to explore the profound influence of music and craft in Shaker life. Sarah delves into the unique, unifying role of Shaker music—sung daily in a cappella unison, often accompanied by dance, and integral to both worship and work—sharing insights on its history, regional influences, and its modern-day revival through daily programs. Becky expands on the Shakers’ celebrated craft traditions, from broom making and chair caning to textiles and kitchen wares, highlighting the Village’s rotating workshops, hands-on visitor opportunities, and the enduring spirit of self-sufficiency. Together, they reflect on the ongoing relevance of Shaker values—simplicity, unity, and creative expression—inviting listeners to experience the tranquility, legacy, and living heritage of Shaker Village today.
Onsite services at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill include overnight accommodations, dining and catering services, craft shops, exhibits, a farm and organic garden, and 1,200 acres of restored native prairie.
Sarah Porter, Music Program Specialist at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, and Becky Soules, Director of Collections and Education, join host Kate Savage to explore the profound influence of music and craft in Shaker life. Sarah delves into the unique, unifying role of Shaker music—sung daily in a cappella unison, often accompanied by dance, and integral to both worship and work—sharing insights on its history, regional influences, and its modern-day revival through daily programs. Becky expands on the Shakers’ celebrated craft traditions, from broom making and chair caning to textiles and kitchen wares, highlighting the Village’s rotating workshops, hands-on visitor opportunities, and the enduring spirit of self-sufficiency. Together, they reflect on the ongoing relevance of Shaker values—simplicity, unity, and creative expression—inviting listeners to experience the tranquility, legacy, and living heritage of Shaker Village today.
Sarah Porter
1820 Meeting House
Meeting House - singing
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Rebecca Soules
Meeting House - inside
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Chair Taping - Footstool
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Shaker Sampler - Cross Stitch
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SHAKER VILLAGE - aerial
