Harmony was sold lock, stock and barrel to Robert Owen (1771-1858) in 1824.Ī successful Welsh industrialist and Utopian believer, Robert Owen perceived a chance to establish, using the substantial Harmony infrastructure of the departing Rappists, a commonwealth community based on intelligent inquiry and shared responsibility. Once the Indiana Rappists built their ideal community, there was less to do (while waiting for the Second Coming) and, as “idle hands are the Devil’s workshop,” there was time for mischief. Reminiscent of other early 19th-century experimental communities based on piety, celibacy, hard work and collective ownership, Harmony, Ind., failed because of human frailty. They moved back to Pennsylvania in 1824 (this time to Economy). The group first established themselves in Harmony, Penn., in 1804, but abandoned their prosperous enterprise to move to Indiana in 1814. The story of this social-experiment community begins in Germany with Johann Georg Rapp (1757-1847), a charismatic religious leader, and his followers, who were encouraged to take their beliefs elsewhere. But New Harmony is equally unique and fascinating. It seems to have seen no epic battles were fought and no conflicts of interest with Native Americans seem to have occurred. Smaller by comparison, New Harmony is best known for its Utopian origins and, although not far from Vincennes. 25 issue) in August 2011, they explored New Harmony, Ind., too. Several Wine Tastings throughout the year at different locationsįor complete list of events and details, go to “Visit New Harmony” Calendar.When Neil and Alan explored Vincennes (see Evanston RoundTable, Oct.April thru September – Cathedral Labyrinth Moonlight Walks.October – Golden Raintree Antique Auto Show & Town Wide Yard Sale.
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