Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Daily Adventures

Starts September 7, 2025 then every Sunday until September 14, 2025
Time: 10:00 am  to  5:00 pm

Daily Adventures

Recurring Event
Tours, Guided Tours, Artifacts, Collections, Museum
Historic Tours, Historic Village, Family Fun, Tour Guide
Ducks, tours, farm programs, poultry, farm animals
Tours, guide, programs, historic tours.
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.

Exhibits are open: Tuesday-Sunday: 10 AM – 5 PM

$20 Ages 13-61
$15 Ages 62+
$10 Ages 6-12
Free 5 and Under

Visit the Welcome Center to purchase admission tickets.

Daily Admission includes access to all of Shaker Village's Educational Exhibits.

See Shaker Village in a whole new way, by downloading the FREE Shaker Village App. 

Program Day Time

Historic Village Tour

Tuesday-Sunday

10:00 AM

Archaeology at PH

Tuesday-Sunday

10:30 AM

Shaker Music

Tuesday-Sunday

11:00 AM

Between Fences

Tuesday-Sunday

11:30 AM

Historic Village Tour

Tuesday-Sunday

12:00 PM

Historic Village Tour

Tuesday-Sunday

1:00 PM

War Comes to Zion

Tuesday-Sunday

1:30 PM

Shaker Music

Tuesday-Sunday

2:00 PM

Seed Saving

Tuesday-Sunday

2:30 PM

Historic Village Tour

Tuesday-Sunday

3:00 PM

Preservation @ Work

Tuesday-Sunday

3:30 PM

Historic Village Tour

Tuesday-Sunday

4:00 PM

Meet the Ducks

Tuesday-Sunday

4:30 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: September 1, 2025 - September 6, 2025
Time: 10:00 am  to  5:00 pm

Daily Adventures

Recurring Event
Tours, Guided Tours, Artifacts, Collections, Museum
Historic Tours, Historic Village, Family Fun, Tour Guide
Ducks, tours, farm programs, poultry, farm animals
Tours, guide, programs, historic tours.
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.

Exhibits are open: Monday-Sunday: 10 AM – 5 PM

$20 Ages 13-61
$15 Ages 62+
$10 Ages 6-12
Free 5 and Under

Visit the Welcome Center to purchase admission tickets.

Daily Admission includes access to all of Shaker Village's Educational Exhibits.

See Shaker Village in a whole new way, by downloading the FREE Shaker Village App. 

Program Day Time

Historic Village Tour

Monday-Sunday

10:00 AM

Archaeology at PH

Monday-Sunday

10:30 AM

Shaker Music

Monday-Sunday

11:00 AM

Between Fences

Monday-Sunday

11:30 AM

Historic Village Tour

Monday-Sunday

12:00 PM

Historic Village Tour

Monday-Sunday

1:00 PM

War Comes to Zion

Monday-Sunday

1:30 PM

Shaker Music

Monday-Sunday

2:00 PM

Seed Saving

Monday-Sunday

2:30 PM

Historic Village Tour

Monday-Sunday

3:00 PM

Preservation @ Work

Monday-Sunday

3:30 PM

Historic Village Tour

Monday-Sunday

4:00 PM

Meet the Ducks

Monday-Sunday

4:30 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!

Blessing of the Hounds

Date: November 29, 2025
Time: 9:00 am  to  10:00 am

2025 Blessing of the Hounds

Saturday, November 29, 2025 | 9-11:00 a.m.
Blessing of the Hounds
Blessing of the Hounds

Join Shaker Village and the Long Run Woodford Hounds fox hunters for this grand, traditional event featuring a blessing of the hounds, riders, and horses, followed by the first meet of the formal hunting season.

Arrive at 9:00 a.m. and warm up with winter breakfast foods and beverages alongside roaring outdoor fire pits. Riders and hounds will make their ceremonial approach with music and the blessing at 10:00 a.m.

This event is included with your general admission to Shaker Village, granting you access to historic tours, exhibits and other experiences across the property.

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

11 November 30 Blessing of the Hounds
Blessing of the Hounds

Centre College Music Presents: Community Sing

Date: October 20, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm  to  8:00 pm

2025 Centre College Music Presents: Community Sing

Monday, October 20, 2025 | 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Centre College Music Presents Community Sing @ Pleasant Hill

Join Centre College's Centre Singers, Kentucky Music Ensemble, and guest artist Dr. Jamie Bunce for an evening of communal singing and music-making! Absolutely no prep work required, songs will be taught during the performance and can be easily learned by singers of all backgrounds. All are welcome and encouraged to join. Spots will be available via RSVP
first-come, first-serve.

register now

Community Sing will be held in the 1st floor of the 1820 Meeting House, with access available only by a short flight of exterior stairs.

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

Drystone Construction Workshop

Date: October 18, 2025 - October 19, 2025
Time: 8:30 am  to  4:00 pm

2025 Drystone Fence Construction: Introductory Workshop

October 18-19, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. each day
Drystone Fence
Stone Fence Repaired

Shaker Village is home to one of Kentucky's largest and most accessible collections of historic, dry stacked stone fences. You are invited to join the Drystone Conservancy for this two-day workshop to learn how to care for and repair these remarkable pieces of Kentucky culture. 

learn more and register

Introductory Workshops through the Drystone Conservancy are designed for drystone enthusiasts with little to no previous experience who would like to gain a basic understanding of dry stone construction techniques. The pace will be comfortable and participants will learn the fundamental skills needed to build and repair a typical rock fence or retaining wall.

Program fee includes one complimentary admission to Shaker Village and one voucher redeemable for 20% off dining at The Trustees’ Table (excluding alcoholic beverages). Dining reservations recommended to assure availability: call 859.734.5411.

This program is intended for ages 18 and up. 

For additional information about the workshop, please call 859.266.4807 or email [email protected].

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

All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Shaker Village is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. 

Daily Adventures

Starts August 10, 2025 then every Sunday until August 31, 2025
Time: 10:00 am  to  5:00 pm

Daily Adventures

Recurring Event
Tours, Guided Tours, Artifacts, Collections, Museum
Historic Tours, Historic Village, Family Fun, Tour Guide
Ducks, tours, farm programs, poultry, farm animals
Tours, guide, programs, historic tours.
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.

Exhibits are open: Tuesday-Sunday: 10 AM – 5 PM

$20 Ages 13-61
$15 Ages 62+
$10 Ages 6-12
Free 5 and Under

Visit the Welcome Center to purchase admission tickets.

Daily Admission includes access to all of Shaker Village's Educational Exhibits.

See Shaker Village in a whole new way, by downloading the FREE Shaker Village App. 

Program Day Time

Historic Village Tour

Tuesday-Sunday

10:00 AM

Objects + Stories

Tuesday-Sunday

10:30 AM

Shaker Music

Tuesday-Sunday

11:00 AM

This Bright Habitation

Tuesday-Sunday

11:30 AM

Historic Village Tour

Tuesday-Sunday

12:00 PM

Historic Village Tour

Tuesday-Sunday

1:00 PM

Fruits of Labor

Tuesday-Sunday

1:30 PM

Shaker Music

Tuesday-Sunday

2:00 PM

Experience the Farm

Tuesday-Sunday

2:30 PM

Historic Village Tour

Tuesday-Sunday

3:00 PM

Preservation @ Work

Tuesday-Sunday

3:30 PM

Historic Village Tour

Tuesday-Sunday

4:00 PM

Meet the Ducks

Tuesday-Sunday

4:30 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!

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10AM – 5PM
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