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Community Sing!

Date: September 7, 2019
Time: 10:30 am  to  9:30 pm

Shaker Village Community Sing!

Saturday, September 7, ongoing from 10:30 am - 6:00 pm
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RSVP Closed...But Please come and sign in Saturday!

Are you curious to see (and hear!) what it would have been like for the Shakers to sing together in the Meeting House? On a weekly basis hundreds of Shakers gathered to sing and dance in this incredible space.

Join us on September 7 for our second annual Shaker Village Community Sing and experience the space as the Shakers would have, through song.

Start the day with our Meeting House Community Sing and stick around for our interactive music workshops. (Choose to stay for as much or as little as you'd like!)

We will be singing many Shaker hymns, but also incorporating traditional Gospel hymns, folk music and other styles in the workshops facilitated by incredible leaders, for a full day that any music lover will enjoy!

Daily Schedule

10:30     Registration in front of the Meeting House

11:00     Community Sing Kickoff!

12:00     Unitarian Universalist Choir of Lexington

1:00       Twana Patrick – What Kind of Tree Would You Be?

2:00       Miranda Brown – Shaker Songs of the Humble Valley

3:00       Matt Cessna – Sounds So Different: Shaker Music Thru Time

4:00       Sacred Harp Singers - Shape Note Singing

5:00       Joshua Percell & Courageous – Traditional Gospel Hymns

Don't forget to stick around for Music on the Lawn beginning at 6:30!

Typical admission fees are waived for the Shaker Village Community Sing. Instead, we will accept a donation at any level to support the preservation of Shaker Village. RSVP below!

All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Glow Paddle – Sold Out

Date: August 17, 2019
Time: 7:30 pm  to  9:30 pm

Glow Paddle

Saturday, August 17 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Glow Paddle

Are you ready for a twilight adventure through the Palisades? Paddle the Kentucky and Dix rivers as sunset falls over the cliffs. This 2-hour guided trip is led by Canoe Kentucky and leaves from nearby Shaker Landing.

Suitable for ages 12 and older. Program fee includes one complimentary admission to Shaker Village and one voucher redeemable day-of for 20% off dining at the Trustees’ Table (excluding alcoholic beverages).

Dining reservation recommended to assure availability.
800.734.5611 x 360

Pricing

Canoe Rental: $50 per person
Kayak Rental: $60 per person
Bring Own Canoe: $45 per person
Bring Own Kayak: $50 per person

Sold Out...


* Shaker Village Glow Paddles are weather-dependent, and may be cancelled if river levels are unsafe.  In these cases the decision to cancel will be made 24 hours prior to the event and a full refund will be issued to each registered participant. 

Night Hike: Perseids – Sold Out

Date: August 10, 2019
Time: 8:30 pm  to  9:30 pm

Night Hike: Perseids

Saturday, August 10 @ 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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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 discovering some of the mysteries and curiosities of the universe. Along the way, we will observe constellations and learn about comets, meteors, and shooting stars. After the hike, spread out a quilt and take in the Perseids meteor shower!

The fee for this night hike is included with your general admission ticket, paid onsite at the Welcome Center. RSVPs (below) are highly recommended!

All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

This Event is Sold Out

Astronomy in the Field

Date: August 3, 2019

Astronomy in the Field

Saturday, August 3 after sunset

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Join the Bluegrass Amateur Astronomy Club to view the wonders of the night sky. Using a variety of telescopes, on clear nights you will be able to observe objects within our solar system, as well as a wide variety of deep space objects. Knowledgeable club members will ensure you are not only inspired, but informed!

Each viewing is free to the public, and weather dependent. If there is a chance of cloud cover, please call to confirm viewing that day.

Minors should have adult supervision.

Call 1-800-734-5611 or email [email protected] for more information.

Night Hike: Astronomy – Sold Out!

Date: July 20, 2019
Time: 9:00 pm  to  10:00 pm

Night Hike: Astronomy

Saturday, July 20 @ 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
7 July 20 Night Hike Astronomy

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 that are visible in our hemisphere during the summer months.

This night hike is included with your General Admission ticket, purchased at the Welcome Center. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

RSVP (below) recommended!

Sold Out!

Glow Paddle

Date: July 13, 2019
Time: 7:30 pm  to  9:30 pm

Glow Paddle

Saturday, July 13 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Glow Paddle

Are you ready for a twilight adventure through the Palisades? Paddle the Kentucky and Dix rivers as sunset falls over the cliffs. This 2-hour guided trip is led by Canoe Kentucky and leaves from nearby Shaker Landing.

Suitable for ages 12 and older. Program fee includes one complimentary admission to Shaker Village and one voucher redeemable day-of for 20% off dining at the Trustees’ Table (excluding alcoholic beverages).

Dining reservation recommended to assure availability.
800.734.5611 x 360

Pricing

Canoe Rental: $50 per person
Kayak Rental: $60 per person
Bring Own Canoe: $45 per person
Bring Own Kayak: $50 per person

Ticket Sales Now Closed!


* Shaker Village Glow Paddles are weather-dependent, and may be cancelled if river levels are unsafe.  In these cases the decision to cancel will be made 24 hours prior to the event and a full refund will be issued to each registered participant. 

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