2025 Behind the Scenes
Three workshops in 2025
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill preserves more than 5000 artifacts associated with the Pleasant Hill Shakers. Go behind the scenes with Shaker Village’s curator to explore highlights from the collection.
Shaker Sisterhood
Saturday, March 8 | 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Celebrate International Women’s Day by exploring the legacy of some of Pleasant Hill’s sisters. We’ll use objects from the Pleasant Hill collection along with journals and other archival materials to learn more about the lives of the many women who once called Pleasant Hill home. From their vibrantly colored silk neckerchiefs to their much-mended dresses, these sisters have left behind a rich material culture legacy for us to uncover.
Workshop Price:
Annual Passholder: $15
General Admission: $25
The Last Shakers
Saturday, March 29 | 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
March 29th marks the 102nd anniversary of the death of Sister Mary Settles – the last Shaker of Pleasant Hill. Join us in celebrating the life and legacy of Sister Mary. We’ll also be sharing stories and artifacts associated with some of the other twentieth-century Shakers of Pleasant Hill.
Workshop Price:
Annual Passholder: $15
General Admission: $25
This program is for ages 16 and up. Those under age 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Guests will not be allowed to bring food, drink, pens or any bags/purses into the program (cameras/phones and pencils/paper are okay). This program will feature a curated selection of artifacts from the Shaker Village collection that are not otherwise on display, and guests will have the opportunity to view/photograph the items at close range. Due to occupancy limits and space restraints in our collections storage facility, the program will be held in one of Shaker Village’s historic buildings.
Program fee includes one complimentary admission to Shaker Village and one voucher for 20% off dining at the Trustees’ Table (excluding alcoholic beverages). Dining reservation recommended: call 859.734.5411. All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Shaker Village is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. For additional questions please call 859.734.5411.
