Soap Making Demonstration

Date: May 23, 2020

Time: 10:00 am to 3:30 pm

Soap Making Demonstration

Saturday, May 23 @ 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

soap, handmade soap, handmade, artisanal, handmade

Artisan Tonya Tate from Nature's Bath will be making bath bombs, soap and other apothecary items. Join in on the fun and learn how these products are made. Items made during the demonstration will be available for purchase.

* Demonstrations take place at the Welcome Center, and participation is included with Admission to Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Call 859.734.5411 or email info@shakervillageky.org for more information.

Daily Adventures

Date: January 4, 2021 - February 28, 2021

Daily Adventures

Recurring Event

Ducks, tours, farm programs, poultry, farm animals

Tours, Guided Tours, Artifacts, Collections, Museum

Historic Tours, Historic Village, Family Fun, Tour Guide

Shaker Music, Tours, Historic Program, Meeting House

Admission to Shaker Village grants you full access to The Historic Centre, The Farm and The Preserve, with a full day of self-guided and staff-led tours, talks, hands-on activities, farm experiences and more. Visit seasonal exhibits, tour historic buildings and hike over 30 miles of nature trails.

Sunday – Thursday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Friday + Saturday: 10 AM – 8 PM

$14 Ages 13+
$7 Ages 6-12
Free 5 and Under

Visit the Welcome Center to purchase admission tickets.

In January and February Historic Village Tours, providing an introduction to Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, are offered on demand at our Welcome Center. Additional, scheduled programs include:

Program	Day	Time
Experience the Farm	Everyday	10:30 AM
Shaker Music	Everyday	11:00 AM
Buildings & Beliefs	Everyday	12:00 PM
African American Experiences at Pleasant Hill	Fri & Sat	1:00 PM
Top to Bottom: The Centre Family Dwelling	Everyday	1:30 PM
Shaker Music	Everyday	2:00 PM
Shaker Herbs: A Winter Tea Tasting	Everyday	2:30 PM
Objects & Stories: A Shaker Desk	Everyday	3:00 PM
Helpful Hooves	Everyday	3:30 PM
Swept Away: Shaker Innovations	Fri & Sat	4:00 PM
Poultry Parade: Bedtime for the Ducks	Everyday	4:30 PM
Behind Closed Doors	Fri & Sat	5:30 PM
Stargazing Night Stroll	Fri & Sat	7:00 PM

* Daily Adventures change seasonally. Schedule subject to change.

Other adventures to consider while you’re here:

The Trustees’ Table | The Shops | The Inn

Become an Annual Passholder and save! Your Annual Pass supports new programs and educational opportunities, while you receive free admission and great discounts all year!

Daily Adventures

Date: December 4, 2020 - January 3, 2021

Daily Adventures

Recurring Event

Sunday – Thursday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Friday + Saturday: 10 AM – 8 PM

$14 Ages 13+
$7 Ages 6-12
Free 5 and Under

Visit the Welcome Center to purchase admission tickets.

Program	Day	Time
Historic Village Tour	Everyday	10:00 AM
Buildings & Beliefs	Everyday	10:30 AM
Historic Village Tour	Everyday	11:00 AM
Shaker Music	Everyday	11:00 AM
Top to Bottom: The Centre Family Dwelling	Everyday	11:30 AM
Historic Village Tour	Everyday	12:00 PM
Experience the Farm	Everyday	12:30 PM
Historic Village Tour	Everyday	1:00 PM
Swept Away: Shaker Innovations	Everyday	1:30 PM
Historic Village Tour	Everyday	2:00 PM
Shaker Music	Everyday	2:00 PM
Shaker Herbs: A Winter Tea Tasting	Everyday	2:30 PM
Historic Village Tour	Everyday	3:00 PM
Top to Bottom: Meeting House	Fri & Sat	3:00 PM
Objects & Stories: A Shaker Table	Everyday	3:30 PM
Helpful Hooves	Everyday	3:30 PM
Historic Village Tour	Everyday	4:00 PM
Poultry Parade: Bedtime for the Ducks	Everyday	4:30 PM
Historic Village Tour	Fri & Sat	5:00 PM
Candlelight Tour	Fri & Sat	5:30 PM
Candlelight Tour	Fri & Sat	7:00 PM

* Daily Adventures change seasonally. Schedule subject to change.

Other adventures to consider while you’re here:

The Trustees’ Table | The Shops | The Inn

Become an Annual Passholder and save! Your Annual Pass supports new programs and educational opportunities, while you receive free admission and great discounts all year!

Animals of the Night

Date: July 25, 2020

Time: 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm

Night Hike: Animals of the Night

Saturday, July 25 @ 9:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

A completely different set of animals become active when dusk falls. Join us for an evening hike and discover the nocturnal animals that inhabit the prairie and forests of Pleasant Hill!

On this gentle hike through the Preserve we will learn about owls, bats, deer and other creatures that begin to emerge in the twilight and flourish in the darkness. Along the way, we will explore how these animals are especially suited to thrive in the nighttime environment.

Annual Passholder: FREE
Non-Annual Passholder: $5

Purchase Tickets

The program will begin at sunset and continue until after dark. 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 info@shakervillageky.org for more information.

Daily Adventures

Date: November 2, 2020 - December 3, 2020

Daily Adventures

Recurring Event

Sunday – Thursday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Friday + Saturday: 10 AM – 8 PM

$14 Ages 13+
$7 Ages 6-12
Free 5 and Under

Visit the Welcome Center to purchase admission tickets.

Program	Day	Time
Hiking Through History	Sat & Sun	9:00 AM
Historic Village Tour	Everyday	10:00 AM
Experience the Farm	Everyday	10:00 AM
Buildings & Beliefs	Everyday	10:30 AM
Equine Demo	Fri, Sat & Sun	10:30 AM
Historic Village Tour	Everyday	11:00 AM
Shaker Music	Everyday	11:00 AM
Back to School: Shaker Children's Order	Everyday	11:30 AM
Historic Village Tour	Everyday	12:00 PM
Historic Village Tour	Everyday	1:00 PM
Harvest Culture: A Fall Farm Tasting	Everyday	1:00 PM
Farm to Fiber: Textiles at Pleasant Hill	Everyday	1:30 PM
Equine Demo	Fri, Sat & Sun	1:30 PM
Historic Village Tour	Everyday	2:00 PM
Shaker Music	Everyday	2:00 PM
Objects & Stories: A Shaker Trunk	Everyday	2:30 PM
Historic Village Tour	Everyday	3:00 PM
Top to Bottom: Meeting House	Fri & Sat	3:00 PM
Experience the Farm	Everyday	3:00 PM
Putting Food By: Preserving the Harvest	Everyday	3:30 PM
Historic Village Tour	Everyday	4:00 PM
Top to Bottom: Centre Family Dwelling	Everyday	4:00 PM
Poultry Parade: Bedtime for the Ducks	Everyday	4:30 PM
Historic Village Tour	Fri & Sat	5:00 PM
Civil War Walk	Fri & Sat	5:30 PM
Civil War Walk	Fri & Sat	7:00 PM

* Daily Adventures change seasonally. Schedule subject to change.

Other adventures to consider while you’re here:

The Trustees’ Table | The Shops | The Inn

Become an Annual Passholder and save! Your Annual Pass supports new programs and educational opportunities, while you receive free admission and great discounts all year!

Strawberry Moon Night Hike

Date: June 6, 2020

Time: 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm

Night Hike: Strawberry Moon

Saturday, June 6 @ 9:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Moon, night sky, harvest moon, full moon

Why is it called a "Strawberry Moon?"

While a Strawberry Moon is not actually pink, the name is a reference to the traditional season of strawberry harvest in June!

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 fun facts about the moon and its importance in our lives!

Annual Passholder: FREE
Non-Annual Passholder: $5

Purchase Tickets

The program will begin at sunset and end after dark. All participants should bring flashlights to assist returning to vehicles or rooms at the conclusion of the evening.

Questions? Call 859.734.5411 or email info@shakervillageky.org for more information.