HISTORIC SITE OF THE SOUTH UNION SHAKER VILLAGE

SUSV 2026
ANNUAL APPEAL

We hope you will also celebrate with us the progress that was made at South Union Shaker Village during 2025. Our goal is to make consistent advancement toward being a better historic site and museum. We strive to continue to discover more effective educational tools, search for innovative opportunities for outreach and development, and to utilize the best of historic preservation practices.

 

Once a year, SUSV rolls out an appeal for contributions that ultimately makes restoration, education, and development a possibility. The results greatly influence the outcome of our entire year of work. We hope that you will continue to partner with us in our quest to preserve American history through the lens of the Kentucky Shakers.

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SUSV 2026
ANNUAL APPEAL

We hope you will also celebrate with us the progress that was made at South Union Shaker Village during 2025. Our goal is to make consistent advancement toward being a better historic site and museum. We strive to continue to discover more effective educational tools, search for innovative opportunities for outreach and development, and to utilize the best of historic preservation practices.

 

Once a year, SUSV rolls out an appeal for contributions that ultimately makes restoration, education, and development a possibility. The results greatly influence the outcome of our entire year of work. We hope that you will continue to partner with us in our quest to preserve American history through the lens of the Kentucky Shakers.

the details

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pledge card

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donate

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WELCOME

Here’s the scoop on planning your visit to South Union Shaker Village!

—2026 CALENDAR OF EVENTS—

Feb 26–April 16
18 April 2026
16 May 2026
13 June 2026
20 June 2026
26 September 2026
07 November 2026
04 December 2026
05 December 2026
12 December 2026
Feb 26–April 16

WKU STUDENTS DRAWING EXHIBITION

Feb 26-Apr 16

Tuesday-Saturday / 10 AM-4 PM

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18 April 2026

Spring Open House

Saturday, April 18th

10AM to 4PM

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Saturday, May 16th

8AM to 4PM

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13 June 2026

Shake, Ride + Roll
Bike Event

Saturday, June 13

8AM [day of registration begins at 7am]

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20 June 2026

Summer Family Day

Saturday, June 20th

10AM–4PM

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26 September 2026

Harvest Moon Farm to Table

Saturday, September 26th

6:30 PM

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07 November 2026

Shaker Breakfast

Saturday, November 7th

8:30 + 10:30 AM seatings

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04 December 2026

Holiday Market
Preview Party

Friday, December 4th

6 to 9 PM

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05 December 2026

Holiday Market

Saturday, December 5th

9 AM to 4 PM

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Saturday, December 12th
6:30 PM / 1869 South Union Hotel
$90.00 per ticket

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—ADDITIONAL RESOURCES—

South Union Shaker Village is a Proud Member of the Following Organizations