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Date: February 20, 2021
Time: 2:00 pm  to  3:00 pm

African American Experiences at Pleasant Hill

Program Cancelled Due to Weather. Makeup Date Information Forthcoming.
LTR: Erickson (boy), bro John Pilkinton (sitting), bro Lars, bro Kendrick, bro Montgomery, black man, bro Newton, William Tapp (pipe), shaker woman (w/ bonnet standing), 2 women vistors

Trace 100 years of African American history and culture at Pleasant Hill. Uncover the paths of unique individuals who each spent a considerable portion of their lives at Pleasant Hill in very different ways. Visit the work places and homes of African Americans who helped shape a community working to build heaven on earth.

Cost:
Annual Passholder: $5
Non-Annual Passholder: 
$10

Questions? Call 859.734.5411 or email info@shakervillageky.org for more information.

Tickets No Longer Available

This program is also offered on February 6, click here to view.

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