—2019 SPECIAL EVENTS—

• Broom-making Demonstration

Saturday, April 6

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Join broom-maker Mike Hossom as he demonstrates one of South Union’s most time-honored traditions. Free with village admission.

• Shaker Architecture Tour

Tuesday, April 16

2:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m.

Join Museum Director Tommy Hines in in-depth tour of the 1824 Centre House, a behind-the-scenes look at the amazing craftsmanship of the 19th century Shakers.  Free with admission.

• Women’s History Tour

Thursday, April 25

1:00 p.m.—2:00 p.m.

Explore the spaces occupied by Shaker sisters who lived, worked, and made an impact on South Union’s history.  Join Curator of Community Engagement, Rebekah Brummett. Free with village admission. 

• Wool Spinning Demonstration

Saturday, April 27

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Experience the art of spinning in South Union’s historic Centre House, with craftsperson Leah Craig. Free with village admission.

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“Choosing What to Save: The State of Historic Preservation” 

A South Union Seminar                          

Explore the current field of historic preservation with experts in the discipline, both public and private sector.  Presenters include Daniel Carey, President & CEO of Historic Savannah Foundation, as well as others who have led successful restoration projects, including private sector preservationists Jonathan Schwer and Stephen Morgenthaler, Dan Brown with the Tennessee Historical Commission, and William Updike of Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill.  An in-depth tour of the ongoing restoration of SUSV’s 1854 Wash House will complete the day.  Fee includes breakfast and lunch.

Reservations Required:

$45 members, $65 non-members, $20 students (scholarships available)

Time: Saturday 8:00am – 3:30pm

Sponsored by Marion Jackson and Jeffrey Clark

SCHEDULE:

8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast in the Centre House Dining Room

 

9:00 a.m. Welcome and Orientation

Tommy Hines, Executive Director South Union Shaker Village

 

9:15 a.m. Presentation: “Secrets of Saving Savannah”

Daniel Carey, President and CEO | Historic Savannah Foundation, Savannah, GA

 

10:15 a.m. Break

 

10:30 a.m. Presentation:  Case Studies of Regional Success Stories

“Restoring Potter’s Castle—Fits and Fixes”

Stephen Morgenthaler

 

“Preserving the Cairo, TN Rosenwald School”

Dan Brown, Historic Sites Program Director | Tennessee Historical Commission  

 

“Historic Window Repair: It’s Not That Hard”

Jonathan Schwer

 

12:00 p.m. Break

 

12:30 p.m. Luncheon at the South Union Hotel

 

1:45 p.m. Presentation:

William Updike, VP of Cultural and Natural Resources | Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

 

2:45 p.m. Tour: “Early Stages of Restoration in the 1854 Wash House”

Tommy Hines, Executive Director | South Union Shaker Village

 

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In cooperation with the Bowling Green League of Bicyclists (BGLOB), the South Union Shaker Village will host a bike ride through the beautiful countryside, much of what was originally the Shaker’s 6,000 acre farm. Special premiums and options for the day’s event will be offered upon registration.

REGISTER online through our shop >>

For more information about the ride and to view route maps visit: www.meetup.com.

There will be three marked routes of 10, 28, and 50 miles, all of which will start and end at the museum. Registration opens at 7 AM. There will be a ride leader/sweeper and SAGs (food stops) on each route. Each rider is required to wear a helmet and sign a waiver.

As a fundraiser for SUSV, we ask that you make a tax-deductible donation of $25 for non-BGLOB members and $15 for BGLOB members.  Any other donations are greatly appreciated by SUSV. Go to shop.

Commemorative T-shirts will be available for $15.  All proceeds will go to South Union Shaker Village. To order a T-shirt or register for the ride call SUSV at (270) 542-4167.

TIME: 12:00 NOON

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

$22 members | $25 non-members

Enjoy a hearty 1880s menu typical of what would have been served at South Union’s famous railroad hotel, the Shaker Tavern. The historic menu includes roast turkey and cranberries, baked macaroni and cheese, fried corn, baked sweet potatoes, breaded tomatoes, yeast rolls, and walnut cake with whipped cream.

8:30am + 10:30 am SEATINGS

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

$24 members | $27 non-members

 

Sponsored by:

FIRST SOUTHERN NATIONAL BANK + VICKIE A. COLE

For a “first chance” opportunity to shop, make reservations for the “Christmas at Shakertown” Preview Party, Friday evening, December 6. Enjoy coffee, cider and desserts in the most festive of holiday atmospheres.

Reservations required: $10 per person

Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm

EVENT SPONSORS:

One of Kentucky’s finest antique and craft markets, just in time for Christmas! Features over 30 regional antique vendors and artists, all nestled in the historic atmosphere of the South Union Shaker Village.

Admission: A canned food item or donation that will be distributed to those needful

Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm

 

EVENT SPONSORS: