Shaker Museum Guest Book - South Union, KY - Guest Books on Waymarking.com

Organized, 1807, as Gasper Society of United Belivers in Christ’s Second Appearing. Building program started and trade established in textiles, seeds, mill products, and purebred cattle. Peak membership 350; acreage 6,000. Most prosperous period 1840-60. Last western colony to disband, 1922. Museum moved here, 1972, with handicrafts and furniture of the shakers. ----- The Shakers came to South Union in 1807 and were here until 1922. They kept journals of their activities and from these journals, we can catch a glimpse of the history of their daily lives, their belief in work and worship, their inventions and contributions, the birth of the seed industry, textile production and what it was like to live during that period of time. A visit to this wonderful historic site takes one back in time and perhaps gives a better understanding of the challenges facing the Shakers. Perhaps the most interesting piece of history here at the Shaker Museum at South Union is the Civil War period, 1861-1864. The Shaker journals tell us how hard it was for the Shakers. Even though they did not fight, their losses were great. We offer excerpts from our journals for sale in our gift shop and these make wonderful gifts for anyone interested in history. http://www.shakermuseum.com/history/index.cfm

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