2025 Pleasant Hill & the Battle of Perryville: War Comes to Zion
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
On October 8, 1862, the Pleasant Hill Shakers listened fearfully to the booming of cannons and other sounds of battle. Seventeen miles away, near the small community of Perryville, more than 20,000 Union and Confederate forces were locked in a pivotal battle. For the pacifist Shakers, the fall of 1862 was a particularly troubling time - soldiers marched through the community both before and after the battle, begged for food from the kitchens, camped in the surrounding fields, and stole the Shakers' horses. In the aftermath of the battle, one distraught Shaker diarist noted: "How awful to think of a wicked and bloody battle occurring in the midst of Zion on earth!"
Join us on an evening stroll through the Village on the 163rd anniversary of the Battle of Perryville as we explore the many ways that this battle impacted the Pleasant Hill Shakers.
Annual Passholder: $10
Non-Annual Passholder: $15
If online sales are closed, tickets may be purchased onsite at the Welcome Center or call 859-734-5411. Based on availability.
This program deals with mature themes including child neglect, warfare, injury, and death, and is intended for ages 12+. All minors must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. Tickets required for guests aged 5+. This program will traverse approximately 0.5 mile of graveled, level terrain and may climb and descend several flights of stairs. Participants should be comfortable walking and navigating stairs in low light/semi-dark conditions. The program will proceed rain or shine, although the route may be modified in case of inclement weather.
All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Questions? Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected] for more information. Shaker Village is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
