Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Homeschool Days

Date: November 10, 2020

Homeschool Days

Recurring Event
Click here to learn more about how Shaker Village is keeping our guests safe.
Homeschool, garden, vegetable garden

The second Tuesday of each month, Shaker Village offers home educators and their families reduced $5 admission. Explore 3,000 acres of discovery throughout The Historic Centre, The Farm and The Preserve!

Be sure to visit our new educational exhibits to uncover what life was like in this communal society!

Looking to bring your Homeschool group, co-op, or learning pod to Shaker Village for a field trip?  Visit our Student Groups page to explore your options. 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!

Homeschool Days

Date: October 13, 2020

Homeschool Days

Recurring Event
Click here to learn more about how Shaker Village is keeping our guests safe.
Homeschool, garden, vegetable garden

The second Tuesday of each month, Shaker Village offers home educators and their families reduced $5 admission. Explore 3,000 acres of discovery throughout The Historic Centre, The Farm and The Preserve!

Be sure to visit our new educational exhibits to uncover what life was like in this communal society!

Looking to bring your Homeschool group, co-op, or learning pod to Shaker Village for a field trip?  Visit our Student Groups page to explore your options. 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!

Halloween 5k Run/Walk

Date: October 31, 2020
Time: 9:30 am  to  10:30 am

Kiwanis Halloween 5k at Shaker Village

Saturday, October 31 @ 9:30 am
Halloween 5k Run/Walk
Register Online

Put on your running shoes and tackle the rolling landscape of Shaker Village for this Halloween-themed run/walk event that supports our local Kiwanis Club!

The Halloween 5k is on paved surfaces, and begins near the Village's Welcome Center, going out and back from the historic West Lot. Runners are encouraged to wear (and run in!) costumes for our costume contest, and additional awards will be given to the top male and female runners by age groups.

After the 5k, the kids will love our 1 Mile "Wizard Chase" around the Historic Centre of the Village, that begins at 10:30!

Participants in both the 5k and the Wizard Chase will receive a complimentary, individual admission to Shaker Village.

For more information, text or call: 859.319.2991

1 Mile Fun Run
Print Registration

Handwoven Baskets Demonstration

Date: October 17, 2020
Time: 10:00 am  to  4:00 pm

Handwoven Baskets Demonstration

Saturday, October 17 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Basket; handwoven basket

Elizabeth Worley of Handwoven Baskets by that Kentucky Lady® is known for her uniquely inspired creations in her signature baskets that incorporate antique pieces like rolling pins, boot scrapers, large vintage ice tongs, vintage clothing hangers, clamps, buttons, horse bits and an array of other items. Worley will be at the Village weaving her beautiful baskets in this fun informative demonstration. Baskets will be available to purchase.

Participation is included with Admission to Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. Drop in anytime between 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Call 859.734.5411 or email info@shakervillageky.org for more information.

 

Spirit Strolls

Date: October 31, 2020
Time: 5:30 pm  to  7:00 pm

Spirit Strolls

Saturday, October 31 @ 5:30 pm & 7:00 pm
Spirit Strolls

* This program is recommended for ages 12 and up, and all minors must be accompanied by an adult.

* Participants should gather in front of the 1839 Trustees' Office fifteen minutes prior to the start of their program.

Join our interpretive team for this "spirited" program that explores some of Pleasant Hill's darker and more macabre moments.

Your guided stroll will begin in front of the 1839 Trustees' Office, where lanterns will be distributed for those tours occurring after dark. As you walk along the historic turnpike, you will hear a selection of journal entries and stories, preserved from the Shakers of Pleasant Hill, that will be sure to send a tingle down your spine.

Your journey will end at the 1811 Shaker Cemetery, where you will learn more about the burial traditions of this now departed community.

Price: $5 per person
Free for Annual Passholders

sold out for 5:30 pm
Sold Out for 7:00 pm

* In case of rain, the program will still take place utilizing interior spaces of historic, Shaker buildings.

* For more information, call 859.734.5411 or email info@shakervillageky.org. 

Spirit Strolls

Date: October 30, 2020
Time: 5:30 pm  to  7:00 pm

Spirit Strolls

Friday, October 30 @ 5:30 pm & 7:00 pm
Spirit Strolls

* This program is recommended for ages 12 and up, and all minors must be accompanied by an adult.

* Participants should gather in front of the 1839 Trustees' Office fifteen minutes prior to the start of their program.

Join our interpretive team for this "spirited" program that explores some of Pleasant Hill's darker and more macabre moments.

Your guided stroll will begin in front of the 1839 Trustees' Office, where lanterns will be distributed for those tours occurring after dark. As you walk along the historic turnpike, you will hear a selection of journal entries and stories, preserved from the Shakers of Pleasant Hill, that will be sure to send a tingle down your spine.

Your journey will end at the 1811 Shaker Cemetery, where you will learn more about the burial traditions of this now departed community.

Price: $5 per person
Free for Annual Passholders

Sold Out for 5:30 pm
Sold Out for 7:00 pm

* In case of rain, the program will still take place utilizing interior spaces of historic, Shaker buildings.

* For more information, call 859.734.5411 or email info@shakervillageky.org. 

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