I took the grandkids to Shakertown today (technically, it's Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill) - it is one county over from us. They had a blast, as did I. We saw the worship service and heard Shaker songs, saw how they lived and worked - broommaking, the cooper, spinning and weaving, etc. We went to the barn and saw baby goats (8 wks old) and a Tom turkey and three baby turkeys, sheep, oxen, etc etc. Then, while riding around the property (back where the horse trails start) we saw two deer -- one very closeup (got a great photo). So, they really had a great time. We had rain on and off today, so it was the perfect day to do this activity, as we could dodge the rain storms in the various buildings. I love Shakertown and have taken so many people there I can recite all the things I've learned over all the visits.  Every time I go I learn something new! I really should work there!  |