Legacy of New Harmony: Communal Origins

This chapter explores the historical significance of New Harmony, Indiana, and its attempts at communal living between 1815 and 1827, focusing on key figures like George Rapp and Robert Owen. It recounts a live podcast episode that details Rapp's strife with the Lutheran government in Germany, leading to his immigration to the U.S. and the founding of the New Harmony settlement. The discussion contextualizes these communal experiments within broader themes of religious reform and personal freedom.