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The Historic Centre

Discover Your Pioneering Spirit

Shaker Village is home to a remarkable story. The Pleasant Hill Shakers are recognized for their iconic architecture, skilled craftsmanship and profound spirituality, but the story doesn’t end there. During a 105-year span, the Pleasant Hill Shakers constructed more than 260 structures on the property. Today, there are 34 surviving buildings, most located along the mile-long gravel turnpike.

Discover the Shaker Village story at your own pace throughout The Historic Centre. Explore their impressive spaces, priceless artifacts, and curious lessons through a seasonal calendar of daily and special adventures. Then, head over to The Farm to meet the animals and out into The Preserve to explore 3,000 acres of discovery!

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Daily Adventures

Admission grants you access to a full day of discovery filled with self-guided exploration and knowledgeable interpreters around each corner.

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Discovery Treks

Discover curated weekend programs designed to inspire new perspectives! Become a Shaker maker, go behind-the-scenes with the collection, explore Shaker architecture and more. Visit the event calendar and register to start your discovery.

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Evening Programs

Fridays and Saturdays bring evening adventures, extended hours and reduced pricing! From busting history’s myths, to hearing surprising stories and exploring rarely-seen spaces, stay late for fun night programs. Visit the event calendar for details.

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Hayrides

Take a hayride around The Historic Centre every weekend, from September through October. Tickets are available for purchase at the Welcome Center!

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Seasonal Exhibitions

Explore a dozen separate exhibit spaces across the property to learn about Shaker history, theology, architecture, agriculture and more. Visit the event calendar for upcoming receptions, artist tours and information on "seasonal" exhibits.

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Admission grants you full access to self-guided and staff-led tours, special demonstrations, hands-on activities, and more throughout The Historic Centre, The Farm and The Preserve!

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World Class Historic Resources

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The Pleasant Hill Shakers

Discover Connections to the Past

Shaker Village is home to an impressive collection of Shaker architecture, furniture, artifacts and archives. It is a place of preservation and conservation, where those interested in history can learn about the past and be inspired for the future. With 34 Shaker structures, built from 1809 to 1875, the site is home to Kentucky’s largest National Historic Landmark and the country’s largest private collection of original 19th century buildings.

The Pleasant Hill Shakers

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Mary may have had a little lamb, but Levi the lamb is having a BIG day learning about sustainability from his farm friends! Come along on Levi’s adventure by purchasing his story in our online shop: l8r.it/NXqk cc: @lge_ku #LGEKU #ChildrensBook #SolarField #Lawnmower pic.twitter.com/9sirJwVSEE

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Sometimes we all get into a little trouble & the Shakers were no exception. We're kicking off our Shaker Troublemakers Evening Tour this Fri where we'll share the disputes that erupted within the normally tranquil society. l8r.it/NZXe #ShakerVillageKY #ShakerHistory pic.twitter.com/2vM2IFWw9B

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Feast with us at our 7/16 Fresh Food Adventure. The Farm Feast features produce from the organic Shaker Garden. This year's menu includes a tomato tartelette, grilled ribeye and sweet corn pudding. Check out the menu & purchase tickets: l8r.it/pzBf #ShakerVillageKY pic.twitter.com/ugi50xe21p

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Mercer County Week kicks off next Monday, July 4! Every year we host our neighbors for a week of free admission. Just provide a valid Mercer County ID when you check in at the Welcome Center and you're good to go. l8r.it/bGXn #ShakerVillageKY #WontYouBeMyNeighbor pic.twitter.com/9Q1ivFuxbw

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#DYK that we use livestock guardians to protect our sheep? Our donkey Poco & Great Pyrenees Deacon help out, but our new addition Häagen-Dazs the llama is taking up watch. Llamas are territorial, vocal & aggressive to intruders. #ShakerVillageKY #llamas #Sheep pic.twitter.com/ArqnIJt01V

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