Living History Museum KY | National Historic Landmark Kentucky | Shaker Architecture

Explore 14 original Shaker buildings at your own pace.
Visit with costumed interpreters as they demonstrate life in the village in the mid-19th century.
Take a guided tour of the 40-room Centre Family Dwelling and view our extensive collection of original Shaker furniture and artifacts.
Enjoy unforgettable solo Shaker music performances in the 1820 Meeting House.
Discover historic animal breeds and heirloom vegetables up close, and learn more about the importance of agriculture to the Shakers, and the entire state, at the village farm.
Watch skilled craftspeople demonstrating trade techniques commonly used by the Shakers, including broom making, woodworking, spinning and weaving.
Learn about Shaker life and beliefs, theology, architecture and more on guided talks and walks.
Find out more about Shaker communities at the Shaker Life Exhibit.
View special cultural and educational exhibitions throughout the year.
Enjoy weekend celebrations and other special events, including an antique show, craft fair, special music programs, workshops and nature programs.


	The Shakers played an important role in American religious history, developing the longest lasting communal society. Their legacy is found not only in the furniture and buildings that remain at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, but also in their ideals of equality, peace and love.

This legacy is manifested in the tranquility of Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill and in the beauty of the landscape and architecture.

Learn more about Shaker history and the restoration of Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill.

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill is America’s largest restored Shaker community, with 34 carefully restored buildings and 3,000 acres of preserved farmland. The village is also home to more than 25 miles of striking rock fences, the most extensive collection remaining in Kentucky today.


	The buildings, countryside and historical records of this celebrated National Historic Landmark are preserved and maintained for the educational, cultural and recreational use by the local community, people of Kentucky and all visitors to the site.

Self-guided walking tours wind through the village, where costumed interpreters chronicle Shaker life. Skilled artisans work at 19th century trades and historic farming and musical performances bring the past to life.


	We invite visitors to explore, dine and stay the night, the weekend or the week at this treasured Kentucky landmark. Learn more about village tours and tickets.