Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

It Takes a Village: Volunteer Days

Starts March 13, 2021 then every Saturday until March 27, 2021
Time: 1:00 pm  to  5:00 pm

It Takes a Village: Volunteer Work Days

March 13, 20 + 27 @ 1 pm - 5 pm
Volunteer Days
Volunteerism at Shaker Village

Roll up your sleeves and lend a hand to help maintain the beauty of Shaker Village! Shaker Village staff will lead small teams of volunteers on a variety of outdoor beautification projects, including painting, staining and cleaning.

To keep our volunteers and staff safe we will be working in small groups, following all COVID-19 safety standards, and providing tools for individual use only, where needed.

Work projects will total approximately 4 hours for the day, for guests ages 18 and up, and space is limited!

Register to Volunteer

March 13 - Closed
March 20 - Closed
March 27 - Closed

All volunteers are eligible to receive 20% off an overnight stay (available the Thursday - Sunday nights of your volunteer weekend). Use promo code V321 when you make your reservation.

Volunteers will also receive a voucher for 20% off one meal at the Trustees' Table! Reservations are recommended. 

For more information, please call 1-859-734-5411 or email [email protected].

Archaeology Hike: Historic Centre – Sold Out

Date: March 20, 2021
Time: 1:00 pm  to  2:30 pm

Archaeology Hike: Historic Centre

Saturday, March 20 @ 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Archaeology

Archaeological excavations at Pleasant Hill have uncovered fascinating artifacts over the years! On this easy guided hike through the center of the Village, learn about some of these discoveries and explore how archaeology helps us understand more about the over 200 structures that no longer remain at Pleasant Hill!

Cost:
Annual Passholder: $5
Non-Annual Passholder: $10

Participants should check-in with tour leader at the Welcome Center at least 15 minutes prior to beginning of program.

Questions? Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected] for more information.

Tickets Now Sold Out!

Archaeology Hike: Mill Sites – Sold Out

Date: February 20, 2021
Time: 11:00 am  to  12:30 pm

Archaeology Hike: Pleasant Hill Mill Sites

Saturday, February 20 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Grist Mill
Grist Mill Ruins

Mills were essential for the early success and growth of the Shaker community at Pleasant Hill. On this easy guided hike in The Preserve, discover the ruins of several of these important building sites and learn how the physical landscape at Pleasant Hill provided the Shakers with perfect opportunities to develop these crucial pieces of infrastructure.

Cost:
Annual Passholder: $5
Non-Annual Passholder: $10

Participants should check-in with tour leader at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the program at the Welcome Center. All guests will then drive their personal vehicles to the Center Trailhead to begin the program.

Questions? Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected] for more information.

Tickets Sold Out!

Night Hike: Spring Equinox – Sold Out

Date: March 20, 2021
Time: 7:45 pm  to  9:15 pm

Night Hike: Spring Equinox

Saturday, March 20 @ 7:45 - 9:15 pm
Moon, night sky, harvest moon, full moon

What is the significance of the spring equinox?

During the equinox, both halves of the Earth are receiving the sun's rays equally. In the Northern Hemisphere, the spring equinox officially brings winter to an end and kicks off spring!

The night sky and the cosmos have been a source of inspiration and amazement throughout human history. Join us for an evening at Pleasant Hill and explore the starry sky! On this gentle hike through the Preserve, take in the wonders of the prairie and forest at night while learning about some of the mysteries and curiosities of the universe. Along the way, we will identify and observe constellations while exploring the cultural and scientific importance of the spring equinox.

Cost:
Annual Passholder: $5
Non-Annual Passholder: $10

Participants should meet at the Welcome Center by 7:15 pm. All participants should bring flashlights to assist in returning to vehicles or rooms at the conclusion of the evening.

Questions? Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected] for more information.

Tickets Now Sold Out!

Shaker Troublemakers – Sold Out

Date: March 27, 2021
Time: 2:00 pm  to  3:00 pm

Shaker Troublemakers

Saturday, March 27 @ 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Civil War Era with former Shaker

Once a Shaker, Sam “One-Armed” Berry is pictured here with the infamous Civil War-era outlaw Jerome Clarke!

Guided by the Millennial Laws, the Shakers have become famous for their emphasis on collective order and purity. At Pleasant Hill, hundreds of men and women joined a religious community and lived in peace and harmony—except, when they didn’t!

Join us for this guided tour to uncover the disputes that sometimes erupted within the normally tranquil society!

Cost:
Annual Passholder: $5
Non-Annual Passholder: $10

Questions? Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected] for more information.

Sold Out!

Shaker Troublemakers – Sold Out

Date: March 13, 2021
Time: 2:00 pm  to  3:00 pm

Shaker Troublemakers

Saturday, March 13 @ 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Civil War Era with former Shaker

Onetime Shaker, Sam “One-Armed” Berry, pictured with the infamous Civil War-era outlaw Jerome Clarke!

Guided by the Millennial Laws, the Shakers have become famous for their emphasis on collective order and purity. At Pleasant Hill, hundreds of men and women joined a religious community and lived in peace and harmony—except, when they didn’t!

Join us for this guided tour to uncover the disputes that sometimes erupted within the normally tranquil society!

Cost:
Annual Passholder: $5
Non-Annual Passholder: $10

Questions? Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected] for more information.

Sold Out!

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