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Date: September 6, 2019 - October 18, 2019
Time: 2:00 pm

Riverboat Cruises

Everyday, September 6 - November 3 @ 2:00 pm + 4:00 pm
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Tour: Civil War on the Kentucky River

The Kentucky River has a long and tumultuous history.  The Shakers were just one group who relied on the river for their livelihood—a livelihood that was threatened during the Civil War.

The Shakers were pacifists, but the skirmishes, battles, and consequences of the Civil War affected their community just like many others in the South.  Take a narrated journey along the Kentucky River to discover how troop movement impacted the accessibility of the river and how the Civil War affected the Shakers at Pleasant Hill.

Pricing:

$10 - Ages 13+
$5 - Ages 6-12
Free - Ages 5 and under

Tickets must be purchased at the Welcome Center. Riverboat rides depart on time from nearby Shaker Landing. Please arrive at Shaker Landing 15 minutes prior to departure. Rides are subject to weather and river conditions and will only run if the temperature is above 50 degrees.

Adult supervision required for all children under age 18.

Group and charter rates are available! Please call 1-800-734-5611 or email info@shakervillageky.org in advance for special pricing.

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