Sunday, June 5, 2011

DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know…
…that the 1826 Round Stone Barn at Hancock Shaker Village is the only circular barn ever built by the Shakers?  This unique structure has been attracting visitors…including Nathaniel Hawthorne and Herman Melville…since its construction.


Did you know…
…that the Shakers really liked bright colors?

…as evidenced by their clothes, furniture, crafts

…and buildings!

Did you know…

…that the Shakers invented the flat broom?

The Shakers were a fascinating social and religious group who made many important contributions to American culture.

3 comments:

Framing Images and Memories said...

I love all the photos. The second, with the red dress really caught me...I love the simplicity with the splash of bright red. I smiled with the round barn b/c that is my next photo to post..now Im not sure. You always set a high standard.

Marty said...

Loved them all...The barn is striking....As are all of the pictures...well done!

Bridget said...

lovely well composed images.