Harrodsburg has been selected as one of nine towns in Kentucky that transports you to the past. Chanelle Hayes, a freelance writer for Worldatlas.com, called Harrodsburg a “treasure trove of history.” “Established in 1774 as the first permanent community west of the Allegheny Mountains, it holds a unique place in American history,” Hayes wrote. Her post highlights Old Fort Harrod State Park, “where craftspeople showcase the art of weaving and tinsmithing,” which she said offers a glimpse into the tasks that Kentucky’s early pioneers once performed. Speaking of being transported into the past, Old Fort Harrod State Park is hosting the Fourth Annual Winter Encampment from 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, to 10 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24. Everyone is invited to come and tour the fort by the light of candles and lanterns on Saturday. Old Fort Harrod will be decorated for a colonial-style Christmas, and there will also be free cookies, coffee, hot apple cider and hot chocolate to enjoy, as well as handmade items in the gift shop. To learn more, call Old Fort Harrod at 859-734-3314, email [email protected] or visit their Facebook page @fortharrod.statepark. The winter encampment coincides with Old Fort Harrod’s Annual Holiday Open House and the Lighting of the Christmas Tree Forest on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. The forest features trees decorated by local businesses, churches and agencies. The forest is sponsored by the Mercer County Chamber of Commerce and Auto Kustoms. The events are all free and open to the public. For more information, visit the chamber website at mercerchamber.com. World Atlas also highlighted Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill, which will host the Blessing of the Hounds on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 9 to 11 a.m. Following the traditional blessing of hounds, riders, and horses, the Long Run Woodford Hounds fox hunters will hold the first meet of the formal hunting season. Warm up with winter breakfast foods and beverages alongside roaring outdoor fire pits. Riders and hounds will make their ceremonial approach with music and the blessing at 10 a.m.
Shaker Village is lighting up for an 18th century style Christmas with Candlelight Tours Fridays on Dec. 6, 13 and 20, with tours at 5:30 and 7 p.m. Illuminated Evenings happen every Saturday starting at 4 p.m. until Christmas. Hop on the Jingle Bell Shuttle, write a letter to Santa, sip hot chocolate, enjoy music performances, make a craft in the Elf Shop and sing carols while the staff light up the tree. Shaker Village is also hosting Children’s Tea Time with Mrs. Claus every Saturday through Christmas, with tea times at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Dec. 7, 14 and 21. To learn more, or to make a reservation, call 859-734-5411 or visit online at shakervillageky.org. World Atlas also highlighted Harrodsburg’s historical downtown, which Hayes noted is “lined with the oldest row of buildings in the state,” including Morgan Row, home of the Harrodsburg Historical Society. The Historical Society is hosting the 31st Annual Christmas Tea Room on Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Morgan Row. This year, the Historical Society is also organizing the Christmas Church Tour on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. There’s no better way to be transported into Harrodsburg’s past than by touring the downtown churches, with a focus on the history and importance of the stained glass windows. At 5 p.m., the Community Chorus will give a Christmas concert at the Harrodsburg Christian Church. The concert is free, but tour tickets are $10 per person, with children aged 12 and under free. Tickets are on sale at the Harrodsburg Historical Society and the Mercer County Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call 859-325-9028 or visit online at harrodsburghistorical.org. Other towns listed in the World Atlas article include Hodgenville, Bardstown, Danville, Cadiz, Maysville, Newport, Paducah and Covington. To learn more, visit worldatlas.com.
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Shaker Village is lighting up for an 18th century style Christmas with Candlelight Tours Fridays on Dec. 6, 13 and 20, with tours at 5:30 and 7 p.m. Illuminated Evenings happen every Saturday starting at 4 p.m. until Christmas. Hop on the Jingle Bell Shuttle, write a letter to Santa, sip hot chocolate, enjoy music performances, make a craft in the Elf Shop and sing carols while the staff light up the tree. Shaker Village is also hosting Children’s Tea Time with Mrs. Claus every Saturday through Christmas, with tea times at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Dec. 7, 14 and 21. To learn more, or to make a reservation, call 859-734-5411 or visit online at shakervillageky.org. World Atlas also highlighted Harrodsburg’s historical downtown, which Hayes noted is “lined with the oldest row of buildings in the state,” including Morgan Row, home of the Harrodsburg Historical Society. The Historical Society is hosting the 31st Annual Christmas Tea Room on Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Morgan Row. This year, the Historical Society is also organizing the Christmas Church Tour on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. There’s no better way to be transported into Harrodsburg’s past than by touring the downtown churches, with a focus on the history and importance of the stained glass windows. At 5 p.m., the Community Chorus will give a Christmas concert at the Harrodsburg Christian Church. The concert is free, but tour tickets are $10 per person, with children aged 12 and under free. Tickets are on sale at the Harrodsburg Historical Society and the Mercer County Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call 859-325-9028 or visit online at harrodsburghistorical.org. Other towns listed in the World Atlas article include Hodgenville, Bardstown, Danville, Cadiz, Maysville, Newport, Paducah and Covington. To learn more, visit worldatlas.com.
