Daily Adventures

Starts February 28, 2024 then every Wednesday until March 23, 2024

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

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: Wednesday-Sunday: 10 AM – 5 PM

$16 Ages 13-61
$12 Ages 62+
$8 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	Everyday	10:00 AM
History of Hospitality	Everyday	10:30 AM
Shaker Music	Everyday	11:00 AM
Barnyard Babies	Everyday	11:30 AM
Historic Village Tour	Everyday	12:00 PM
Historic Village Tour	Everyday	1:00 PM
Agricultural Innovation	Everyday	1:30 PM
Shaker Music	Everyday	2:00 PM
Shaker Engineers	Everyday	2:30 PM
Historic Village Tour	Everyday	3:00 PM
Quiet Revolutionaries	Everyday	3:30 PM
Preservation at Work	Everyday	4:00 PM
Poultry Parade	Everyday	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!

Quiet Mondays

Starts March 25, 2024 then every Monday until August 26, 2024

Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Quiet Mondays

Jefferson County Complimentary Admission

Daily Adventure Tours are paused on Mondays, as well as access to museum spaces.

The Village will still be open to the public for dining, overnight lodging, hiking and shopping. Guests may still explore the Historic Centre along the turnpike.

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

Mother’s Day Dining

Date: May 12, 2024

Time: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

2024 Mother's Day Dining & Carryout

Sunday, May 12, 2024 | 11:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Celebrate Mother's Day by joining us for a special lunch or dinner at The Trustees' Table. Guests will make selections from the below menu options. Children ages 3-12 may choose a smaller portion of any of the below entrées, or order from our Kid's À La Carte Menu with the choice of a peanut butter and honey sandwich or grilled cheese served with fresh cut fruit and ice cream.

For the Table

Ambrosia Salad

Shaker Village Yeast Rolls

Entrées

Mrs. Kremers Fried Chicken Breast

Roasted Beef Tenderloin, Red Wine Demi- Glace

Maryland Style Crabcakes, Herbed Remoulade

Roasted Pork Rack Chop, Apple Chutney

Side Dishes

Corn Pudding

Sauteed Green Beans

Dessert Selection Presented at Your Table

Can't dine with us? Place an order for a Carryout meal and choose when you'd like to pick it up.

Carryout Orders Closed

Price:
$49 - Adults (13+)
$24 - Youth Portion (3-12)
$15 - Kid's À La Carte Menu (3-12)

Reservations are required. All sales are final and reservation times cannot be transferred.

Sold Out

Birds of the Palisades- Sold Out

Date: May 3, 2024

Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

2024 Birds Of The Palisades

Friday, May 3, 2024 | 1-3:30 p.m.

Join our Preserve Team to learn how to identify grassland songbirds by sight, sound, behavior and habitat. This program takes place during peak migration in our converted native prairie and adjoining forest edges. Participants will gain training for Global Big Day and other citizen science birding programs.

For this program, we are partnering with our friends at Floracliff Nature Sanctuary to highlight birds of the Kentucky River Palisades region.

Cost: $15

Sold Out

Please dress for a day of warm-weather hiking with sturdy shoes. We encourage you to bring sun protection, water, light snacks and binoculars. Participants should meet at the Welcome Center 15 minutes before the start of the program. Adult supervision is required for anyone under 18.

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

Spring Evening Preserve Hike

Date: April 20, 2024

Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Spring Evening Preserve Hike

Saturday, April 20, 2024 | 7-8:30 p.m.

Join one of Shaker Village's environmental educators for this unique opportunity to enjoy the spring sunset and the ensuing night sky. While we hike, we will keep our eyes peeled for elusive crepuscular creatures going about their evening routines.

Annual Passholder: $15
General Admission: $25

Online ticket sales are now closed. Tickets may be purchased onsite at the Welcome Center.

Online Sales Closed

Participants should meet at the Welcome Center 15 minutes before the start of the hike. All participants should bring flashlights to assist in returning to vehicles or rooms at the conclusion of the evening. This hike is for ages 12+. If under 18, guests must be accompanied by a ticketed adult.

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

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

Watercolor Painting- Sold Out

Date: October 12, 2024

Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

2024 Watercolor Painting

Acclaimed watercolorist Charley Jolly began painting 40 years ago. His passion for watercolor and love for his subjects have guided him to becoming a master at his craft and an excellent teacher.

This 6-hour workshop is designed to accommodate the needs of both beginner and intermediate watercolor painters. Charley's easy, humor-filled, low-key approach is perfect for kindling your own interest for painting. All supplies are provided, just bring your passion and willingness to learn!

Trees, Trees, Trees

Saturday, October 12, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

It is hard to paint in Kentucky without encountering trees! This workshop introduces particpants to varied tree forms - from skeletal trees in winter to trees lush with summer foliage. Participants will explore techniques to accuately capture the essence of different types of trees and discuss the compositional importance of trees.

Workshop Price (includes a boxed lunch):
Annual Passholder: $125
Non-Annual Passholder: $145

Sold Out

Program fee includes all workshop expenses, a boxed lunch, 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 event is recommended for guests ages 18 and up. All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Shaker Village is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.