Harmony Society
The Harmony Society was a religious community founded in the early 19th century by George Rapp in the United States. This group sought to create a utopian society based on shared beliefs and communal living. Members practiced a lifestyle of simplicity, hard work, and devotion, emphasizing harmony with each other and their environment.
The society established several settlements, the most notable being in Pennsylvania and later in Indiana. They were known for their unique practices, including celibacy and communal ownership of property. The Harmony Society eventually dissolved in the late 1800s, but its legacy continues to influence discussions about communal living and utopian ideals.