Horse Drawn Wagon Rides

Starts May 6, 2022 then every Friday until September 16, 2022

Time: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm

Horse Drawn Wagon Rides

Friday - Sunday | May - October | 11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.

Horse drawn wagon ride at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Purchase an Annual Pass for FREE wagon rides throughout the year!

Purchase Your Annual Pass

Take a ride around the Village on our horse drawn wagon pulled by our team of draft horses.

Price:
Ages 6+: $10
Ages 5 & under: Free

Adult supervision required for all children under the age of 16.

Horse drawn wagon rides will not be available during large events at Shaker Village, due to crowds and busy pathways.

Chartered rides are available. Please contact [email protected] to inquire.

Tickets are available for purchase the day of your visit at the Welcome Center. Please call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected] for more details.

2022 Mercer County Week

July 4-10, 2022

This week we’re extending an invitation for our Mercer County neighbors to enjoy Shaker Village, free of charge! Whether it has been 10 days or 10 years since your last visit, we’re excited to show you what’s happening just around the corner.

Mercer County residents with a valid ID may attend daily programs and exhibits at no cost. Admission to some attractions will be limited, and all guests must receive their complimentary passes at the Shaker Village Welcome Center upon arrival.

All adults must have valid ID demonstrating Mercer County residence to receive free admission. Children under age 18, accompanied by a qualifying adult, will also be extended free admission. Does not apply to group rates.

Call 859.734-5411 or email [email protected] for more information.

Blessing of the Hounds

Date: November 26, 2022

Time: 9:00 am to 11:00 am

Blessing of the Hounds

Saturday, November 26 | 9-11:00 am

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.

Warm up with wonderful winter breakfast foods alongside roaring outdoor fire pits.

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

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

Holiday Greenery Helpers

Date: November 11, 2022 - November 13, 2022

Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Holiday Greenery Helpers

November 11-13 | 2-4:00 pm

Drop in and help Shaker Village get ready for the holidays. Assemble fresh-cut greenery to make festive swags to decorate The Historic Centre. Make one, then take one!

Volunteer your time and take a swag home with you as our thanks.

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

Rug Hooking & Spinning Demonstration

Date: November 5, 2022

Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Rug Hooking & Spinning Demonstration

Saturday, November 5 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Rug Hooking, Sheep rug hooking, Shaker Village rug hooking

Learn about traditional rug hooking and spinning with fiber artist Fran Decker. Join in on the fun and learn how these beautiful pieces are made. Fran’s work will be available for purchase at the Welcome Center.

Fran is a local fiber artist who concentrates on the traditional art of rug hooking, where she combines her love of wool with the history of the Shaker rug makers.

Currently, her series "From Sheep to Sheep" uses the raw wool sheared at the Village from the Rambouillet and Shetland sheep. She processes their fleece into yarn and then "hooks" the wool into the images of the sheep the fleece came from.

* 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 [email protected] for more information.

Stargazing Night Hike – Sold Out

Date: November 19, 2022

Time: 8:15 pm to 9:45 pm

Night Hike: Stargazing

Saturday, November 19 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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 winter months.

Annual Passholder: $15
Non-Annual Passholder: $20

Sold Out

All minors must be accompanied by an adult. Guests should meet at the Welcome Center at 5:00 p.m. All guests should bring flashlights that they can use to assist them return to their vehicles at the conclusion of the evening.

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