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Your Investment Inspires Great Things

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill is Kentucky’s largest National Historic Landmark.  For over sixty years, we have been able to protect the historic buildings and natural landscape entrusted to our care because of your support and financial investment.

You have also helped us seek new audiences and engage them with the Shaker story.  Contributions from donors like you have funded daily programs, new exhibits and signature events. Together we have ensured the Shaker legacy remains for future generations to discover.

But there is more to do, and we need your help.  Because SVPH receives no state or federal funding, we rely on the generosity of individual donors. When you make a gift, you’re funding the efforts of our master craftsmen, educators, naturalists and so much more! You can invest in SVPH’s future by clicking the button below.

Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent the law allows. A gift of any size will have an immediate impact.  Federal ID #61-0592561.

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The Shaker Society

Annual Fund

The Shaker Society Annual Fund is one of the most important components of our fundraising program. Contributions to the Annual Fund directly support daily work.

Join the Shaker Society with a gift of $5 or more.

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Ways to Give

Use our secure online donation form to make a gift with your credit or debit card.

Gifts of cash or check should be sent to: Development Office
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
3501 Lexington Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330

Shaker Village also welcomes gifts of stocks or securities. Contact us at 859.734.1547 for more information.

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Priority Capital Projects

We recently announced the successful conclusion of our $25 million capital campaign – the most ambitious funding effort in our organization’s history. We are extremely grateful for the public’s outpouring of support and the leadership of our Board of Trustees throughout this campaign.

Our work to protect both the historic buildings and the natural environments is never done. We invite you to learn more about our current project needs.

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Sponsorships

Join Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill as a Corporate Partner. We offer sponsorship opportunities for our signature events and so much more!

Sponsorship opportunities include:

  • Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass
  • Craft Fair
  • Harvest Festival
  • Trick or Treat
  • Permanent and Temporary Exhibitions
  • Educational Programs, such as Family Fun Days

Contact the Development Office at 859.734.1553 to discuss sponsorship opportunities and benefits.

Planned Giving, Philanthropy, Stewardship

The William Pennebaker

Planned Giving Society

A planned gift represents a valuable opportunity to leave a legacy at Shaker Village, while receiving significant tax benefits.

Types of planned gifts:

  • Bequests
  • Life Insurance Policies
  • Retirement Plan Beneficiary
  • Charitable Remainder Trusts and Charitable Lead Trusts

Your legal and financial advisers will know how to best structure a will to meet your financial needs. 

Memorial, Honor, Giving, Donation, Preservation

Honorary and

Memorial Gifts

Honorary and memorial gifts are an extraordinary way to pay tribute to a special person in your life.

You are not only touching the life of the honoree, you are helping to preserve a powerful place that will inspire future generations.

You may use the online donation form to make a tribute gift or call the Development Office at 859.734.1547.

Real Work Happens Here

We are a Village at Work!

Interpreters educate children and adults. Farmers and chefs build healthy foodscapes. Naturalists restore rare wildlife habitats. Craftsmen preserve irreplaceable architecture. Archivists care for priceless collections.

Visit the links below to find out more about the great work that happens here!

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Join us for Easter at The Trustees' Table. Our menu includes Shaved Broadbent Country Ham, Roasted Leg of Lamb with Cumberland Sauce, Salmon Croquettes with Dill Aioli or Mrs. Kremer's Fried Chicken Breast.⁠ ⁠l8r.it/62kX #ShakerVillageKY #TrusteesTable #easter pic.twitter.com/tvLgYN6b7D

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Teams from the #KentuckyFireCouncil & @kyfishwildlife conducted apprentice prescribed burns across 24 acres at the Village. Prescribed burns reduce wildfire hazards, clear downed trees, control plant diseases, improve wildlife habitats & restore ecosystems. #ShakerVillageKY pic.twitter.com/zt13UlWyGd

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This weekend is your last chance to take part in our Sunset of the Shakers evening program. Take a sunset walk & explore how social, cultural & political forces contributed to the decline of the once thriving village of Pleasant Hill.⁠ l8r.it/R1py #ShakerVillageKY pic.twitter.com/BHckQOgWh1

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Most of the year our Program Team is busy delivering engaging programs, but there are pockets of time for research! Village Interpreter Jordan Lewis dug into the history of the North Lot Dwelling. Check out his research in our blog post: l8r.it/no6r #ShakerVillageKY pic.twitter.com/bhNMPz0GvJ

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Join us for a gentle Strawberry Moon night hike through the Preserve on April 7. Along the way, we'll listen to the sounds of the night, observe the night sky, and learn fun facts about the moon. l8r.it/NWVE #ShakerVillageKY #nighthike #hike #hiking #strawberrymoon pic.twitter.com/f2L1zSer0M

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