History Harvest – 200 Years of the Meeting House

Date: September 5, 2020

Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

History Harvest - 200 Years of the Meeting House

September 5, 18 + 19 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

This October we are celebrating the 200th anniversary of the 1820 Pleasant Hill Meeting House, and we are reaching out to the community to help us document the history of this important building!

For this “History Harvest” we are seeking any photos and documents related to the Meeting House that can be digitally scanned by our Collections team.

In addition to three community collecting days, individual inquiries can be directed to Dr. Jacob Glover.

Collecting Days hosted in the 1820 Meeting House:

Saturday, September 5 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday, September 18 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday, September 19 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

What types of materials are we looking for?

While we are interested in any documents and photos related to the 1820 Pleasant Hill Meeting House, we are particularly interested in those related to:

Prior to 1961
The interior of the building
Images of people using the building
Images of the building as Shakertown Baptist Church
Exterior images that include Highway 68
Images of non-Shaker features that do not exist today
Information on activities that have occurred in the building

Questions? You can also call Dr. Glover at 859.734.1544

Virtual Craft Fair

Date: August 3, 2019 - August 4, 2019

Virtual Craft Fair

broom making, brooms, pot scrubber, pot scrubber brooms, hand made broom, craft made broom

Help support regional artisans who were set to appear at the 2020 Craft Fair by visiting their website or social media channels to purchase assorted handmade crafts like ceramics, jewelry and mixed-media pieces. We can't wait to welcome these artists back to Shaker Village in 2021.

APOTHECARY:

NATURE’S BATH
TONYA TATE
LAGRANGE, KY
www.naturesbathsoap.com

ROCK BOTTOM STABLES & SOAP CO
AMY HENSON
LONDON, KY
www.rockbottomsoap.com

BIRKAT ADONAI FARM
RUTH ANN WATSON
ELIZABETH, IN
Facebook: Birkat Adonai Farm

JENNIFER LOMBARDI
CANDLES BY JENN
LAGRANGE, KY
Facebook: Candle by Jenni

BOTANICAL:

NATURAL ACCENTS
SHARON HAINES
PARK CITY, KY
www.naturalaccents.artspan.com

THE HERB SHACK
JENNIFER SHACKLETON
LOUISVILLE, KY
www.theherbshack.com

CERAMICS:

MARIANNE BROWN
LAWRENCEBURG, KY
www.stamped-clay.com

BEE TREE POTTERY
THOMAS WINTCZAK
WADESVILLE, IN
www.beetreepottery.com

LAZY BEAGLE POTTERY
DOUG BRINK
BARDSTOWN, KY
Facebook: Lazy Beagle Pottery

TRISH’S DISHES AND MORE
TRISH CAUDILL
LOUISVILLE, KY
www.trishsdishesandmore.com

STACY CHINN
LEXINGTON, KY
www.staceyrchinn.com

STARBIRD POTTERY
CAROLINE ZAMA
LOUISVILLE, KY
www.starbirdpottery.com

HEAT WORK STUDIO
DANIEL EVANS
LOUISVILLE, KY
Instagram: @HeatWorkStudio

SAM HITCHMAN CERAMICS
CINCINNATI, OH
www.SamHCeramics.com

AMELIA STAMPS
LEXINGTON, KY
www.ameliastamps.com

FIBER:

WEAVER’S CORNER
GREG & MARTHA RICHARD
BOSTON, KY
Facebook: Weaver’s Corner

CATHY GRAFTON
PONTIAC, IL
www.prairiequiltsandmore.com

TERESA WEBB
BEREA, KY
www.workerbeesewingco.com

FABRI-K-TIONS
KATHY CREECH
LOUISVILLE, KY
www.etsy.com/shop/fabriktions

BLACK WATCH ALPACAS
HARRODSBURG, KY
www.blackwatchalpacas.com

FOOD PRODUCTS:

RATTLESNAKE HILL FARM
MEGAN ALEXANDER
BLOOMFIELD, KY
www.rattlesnakehillfarm.com

DAVID SMITH
PEPPERS R PARADISE
RADCLIFF, KY
www.peppersrparadise.com

NACE TAYLOR
SOUTH 4 FARMS
SCOTTSVILLE, KY
www.south4farmsllc.com

JEWELRY:

DESIGNS BY DAWN
CRESTWOOD, KY
www.designsbydawn.com

NORA SWANSON
BEREA, KY
www.nswansonarts.com

LESLIE FAWCETT
THOMPSONS STATION, TN
Facebook: Leslie Fawcett Beadwork

ALCHEMY
PAM MEYER
BROOKLYN, NY
https://alchemyjewelrybrooklyn-105027-109496.square.site/

CARIN LOVELL
LEXINGTON, KY
www.handrecrafted.com

CLAY HOPE JEWELRY
BRISTOL, TN
www.clayhope.com

METAL:

PODS’S FORGE
DAVID SHADWICK
WILMORE, KY
www.podsforge.com

ASL PEWTER
THOMAS AND PATRICIA HOOPER
STE GENEVIEVE, MO
www.aslpewter.com

COLONIAL WAGON AND WHEEL
LANCASTER, OH
www.colonialwagonandwheel.com

MIXED MEDIA:

JERI LANDERS
RUTLEDGE, TN
www.jerilanders.com

KAREN JOHNSON
KJ MOSAICS
CORYDON, IN
Facebook: KJ Mosaics

SUN OAK KITES
FLOYDS KNOB, IN
Sun-oak-kites.myshopify.com

CHRISTI MURPHY
LOUISVILLE, KY
www.christimurphy.com

TWO-DIMENSIONAL:

SUSAN DEATON
CORBIN, KY
www.susandeatonstudio.art

OUTSIDE IMAGES PHOTOGRAPHY
PAULA MARTIN
LOUISVILLE, KY
www.outsideimagesnaturephotography.com

DEAN HILL PHOTOGRAPHY
38 CINDAS CREEK ROAD
WEST LIBERTY, KY
www.deanhillphotography.com

MARIANNA MCDONALD
LEXINGTON, KY
www.mcdonaldfineart.com

BILL BERRYMAN
WINCHESTER, KY
Facebook: Bill Berryman

SUSAN BLACK PHOTOGRAPHY
LANCASTER, KY
Susanblackphotography.zenfolio.com

WOOD:

KENTUCKY MADE & MORE
LOUISVILLE, KY
www.KentuckyMadeandMore.com

A&D WOOD CREATIONS
ANN JONES
IRVINGTON, KY
Facebook: A&D Wood Creations
https://www.adwoodcreations.com/

Equine Trail Sports Challenge

Date: August 29, 2020

Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Notice: Due to a forecast of inclement weather, this event will now be held at the Lakeside Arena in Frankfort. Call Amy Lent @ 859-536-0287 for more information.

Equine Trail Sports Challenge

Equine Trail Course, Obstacles, Equine Event, Horses

Equine Trail Sports (ETS) gives riders a reason to ride in partnership with their equine, as they “Ride for fun, Ride to learn."

Come try our equine obstacles and customize your ride. You select the challenge level for each obstacle which best fits the goals for you and your equine on a relaxing trail ride with friends, and friends they’ve yet to meet!

ETS offers a fun, safe format for the everyday rider and competitor age 7 and older. Enjoy a variety of obstacles in a fun and family-friendly environment.

Events are open to all breeds of horses, donkeys and mules. All disciplines welcome! Not ready to compete? Register to ride along as a Recreational Rider.

Learn More and Register

The Equine Trail Sports Challenge is hosted at the West Lot Stables of Shaker Village, and conducted by Equine Trail Sports.

A $10 trail fee to Shaker Village will be payable day-of, and is not included in the event registration fee.

For more information about about Equine Trail Sports, please visit: https://www.equinetrailsports.com/.

For more information about Shaker Village, please call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected].

Warehouse Sale

Date: October 23, 2020 - October 24, 2020

Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Warehouse Sale

Friday, October 23 + Saturday, October 24 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Kickoff your holiday shopping and get great deals on gifts for everyone - including yourself!

Come to the Shaker Village Warehouse and get direct access to merchandise being sold at 50% off including: holiday decor, candles, linens, books, jewelry, toys and other great items for the home. Arrive early, as inventory will move fast.

To locate the Shaker Village Warehouse, turn left upon entering the property. The Warehouse is on your left - look for signs and balloons!

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

Visit Our Online Shops

Exhibit Opening: Pieces of Pleasant Hill

Date: August 8, 2020

Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Exhibit Opening: Pieces of Pleasant Hill

Saturday, August 8 @ 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

You're invited to join us for the opening of our latest exhibit, Pieces of Pleasant Hill: Objects + Stories!

Do you have a favorite Shaker artifact? When you think of Pleasant Hill, do any special objects come to mind? With Shakers living in this community for well over a century, the Pleasant Hill artifact collection is as diverse and varied as the Shaker experience.

Pieces of Pleasant Hill highlights Shaker Village's artifact and archival collection, and encourages visitors to think critically about what, and why, we collect. Featuring over 20 artifacts, some familiar and some that have never been displayed before, this exhibit will help visitors piece together the daily lives of the Pleasant Hill Shakers by exploring the items they left behind.

Assistant Program Manager, and content creator for "Pieces of Pleasant Hill" Maggie McAdams will provide opening remarks and answer questions about the exhibit during the event.

"Pieces of Pleasant Hill" is located on the 2nd floor of the Centre Family Dwelling, with access available by stairs.
Attendance to this special, after hours opening is included with Shaker Village's "$5 after 5pm" admission.
"$5 after 5pm" admission also includes access to additional Village tours at 5pm and 6pm, prior to the exhibit opening.
Annual Passholders receive free admission to this, and many other Shaker Village special events.
Call 1-859-734-5411 or email [email protected] for more information.

This exhibit is supported by funding from the Kentucky Local History Trust Fund (KRS 171.325), a program administered by the Kentucky Historical Society. Learn more about our partners by clicking on their links below.

Summer Murder Mystery

Date: June 6, 2020

Time: 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Wedding Vow Vengeance

Saturday, June 6 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Summer Murder Mystery Theatre at Shaker Village

A Summer Murder Mystery

Join us for a wedding-themed murder mystery at this dinner theatre performed around a three course meal and set in the historic 1820 Meeting House.

Regional actors from Adventure Theatre will perform while you wine and dine with friends and family at a “wedding reception” like you've never seen before!

Price: $69

Ticket Sales are Now Closed

Your ticket includes performance, food, non-alcoholic beverages, taxes and service charge.

Cash bar will be available at 6:30 pm.

Please communicate any special dietary restrictions in advance.

Availability is limited and advanced registration and non-refundable prepayment required.

Additional Information:

Shaker Village dinner theatres are communal dining experiences, and guests should expect to share their table with other dining enthusiasts.

Parties wishing to sit together and guests with special dietary considerations should email [email protected] at least one week in advance to ensure accommodations.

Please follow on-site directional signage to event location and plan on checking in 15 minutes prior to the event start time. Event tickets will not be mailed in advance.

Extend your visit with an overnight stay! Attendees to the Summer Murder Mystery will receive a promotional code for a discounted room rate the night of your event.

For additional information, please call 859.734.5411.