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May 2013

  • April 13 - October 28, 2013 “A Promising Venture” on display in the Visitors Center at Hancock Shaker Village 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    • As part of the “New Deal” response to the Great Depression of the 1930's, the federal government established the WPA (Works Progress Administration). In addition to infrastructure improvements performed by the CCC, the WPA oversaw the Federal Art Project, commissioning public works of art such as murals, easel paintings and sculptures. Seizing the opportunity to celebrate truly American art forms, the Federal Art Project also set out to catalog American design, dispatching watercolorists, easel artists, and photographers throughout the country to create portfolios for the Index of American Design. An early priority of the Index was the cataloging of Shaker furniture, architecture, and craft. Photographer Noel Vicentini visited Watervliet and Mount Lebanon, NY, as well as Hancock, MA. His work at all three sites was facilitated by seminal Shaker collectors, Faith and Edward Andrews. The whole collection of Vicentini’s photographs are housed at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. The vast majority of his work at Shaker sites will be shown at Hancock Shaker Village in 2012 and 2013, more than 75 years after he helped to endear the Shaker aesthetic in the minds of American citizens. Free with admission.
    • Hancock Shaker Village, P.O. Box 927, Pittsfield, MA 01202-0927
  • May 18, FREE DAY! at South Union Shaker Village - No Admission Required
    • The South Union Shaker Village offers free admission on this date. Other Free Admission days are Saturday, June 22nd and Saturday, August 17th.
    • South Union Shaker Village, P.O. Box 177, Auburn, KY 42206
    • 1-270-542-4167 or 1-800-811-8379
    • email: shakmus@logantele.com
  • May 18, Wildlife Cruise to the Blue Heron Rookery at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
    • May 4, May 11, & May 18. Looking for an unforgettable wildlife experience? Cruise down the Kentucky River through a Great Blue Heron rookery with an up close view of a breeding colony during nesting season. The cruise will be led by an experienced birding authority.
      Cost: $50 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Reserve Online Now! Or Call 800.734.5611 ext. 1545 Space is limited.
      Advanced registration and non-refundable payment required.
    • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330
  • May 18 & 19, Benefit Yard Sale - at the Enfield Shaker Museum May 18 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, May 19 Noon to 5:00 pm
    • Just in time for spring-cleaning: the Museum is looking for donations and volunteers for its annual Benefit Yard Sale. The event will take place on the lawn next to the Great Stone Dwelling and will feature a variety of unique items! To donate or volunteer: call the Museum at (603) 632-4346
    • The Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH 03748
  • May 24, Memorial Day Weekend - Shaker Museum - Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village - Opens for the 2013 Season.
    • Memorial Day Weekend - Shaker Museum - Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village - Opens for the 2013 Season.
      The Shaker Museum opens for the 2013 season as part of the Memorial Day Weekend. Open Monday through Saturday (closed on Sundays), 10 AM - 4:30 PM through Columbus Day. Guided Tours. Special Events. Shaker Museum Reception Center - herbs, gifts and exhibits. Special exhibit: "Creating Chosen Land: Our Home Since 1783." Shaker store opens on May 25th.
    • Shaker Museum, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, 707 Shaker Road , New Gloucester, ME 04260
  • May 25 , Learn & Grow Saturdays - Kids' Day at the Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
    • Learn & Grow Saturdays April - October / 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM / FREE - Included in regular admission. Space is limited. Reserve online now!
      New for 2013, Shaker Village introduces weekly Learn & Grow Saturdays. These monthly series provide guests an entertaining and informative way to dig a little deeper! Each week, guests will learn something in the garden or on the land that they can use in their own backyards.
      Kids' Days, 4th Saturday of Each Month. This monthly series is designed to get your kids outside - featuring a different fun activity each month. Meet the farm animals. Search for critters in the creek. Hike through the woods to find a waterfall. You never know what adventure awaits.
    • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330
  • May 25 & 26, Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
    • Featuring The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. Spend a memorable weekend with world-acclaimed musicians during the fifth annual Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass. Reserve your seats to intimate morning concerts in the Meeting House and magical evening concerts in the Meadow View Barn. Greet the sunrise as it filters over the rolling hills of a historic landmark and dine on Kentucky favorites and Shaker Village specialties. Come for the weekend and find musical masterpieces, historic treasures and maybe even yourself. Tickets on Sale Now.
    • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330

June 2013

  • April 13 - October 28, 2013 “A Promising Venture” on display in the Visitors Center at Hancock Shaker Village 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    • As part of the “New Deal” response to the Great Depression of the 1930's, the federal government established the WPA (Works Progress Administration). In addition to infrastructure improvements performed by the CCC, the WPA oversaw the Federal Art Project, commissioning public works of art such as murals, easel paintings and sculptures. Seizing the opportunity to celebrate truly American art forms, the Federal Art Project also set out to catalog American design, dispatching watercolorists, easel artists, and photographers throughout the country to create portfolios for the Index of American Design. An early priority of the Index was the cataloging of Shaker furniture, architecture, and craft. Photographer Noel Vicentini visited Watervliet and Mount Lebanon, NY, as well as Hancock, MA. His work at all three sites was facilitated by seminal Shaker collectors, Faith and Edward Andrews. The whole collection of Vicentini’s photographs are housed at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. The vast majority of his work at Shaker sites will be shown at Hancock Shaker Village in 2012 and 2013, more than 75 years after he helped to endear the Shaker aesthetic in the minds of American citizens. Free with admission.
    • Hancock Shaker Village, P.O. Box 927, Pittsfield, MA 01202-0927
  • June 1, Backyard Poultry Workshop at Hancock Shaker Village 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    • From where to buy hatchlings and hens to how to clean out the coop, learn everything you need to know about maintaining your own backyard chicken flock. Get hands-on experience with the HSV flocks and take an insider’s peek into our coops, incubators, and brooders. If the timing is right, you may even get to see a new hatchling! Instructor Laura Field has been keeping poultry for many years, and is a veteran of the HSV Farm Staff. She is well known to HSV visitors as “The Chicken Lady.” Cost: $50, $45 for HSV Members
    • Hancock Shaker Village, P.O. Box 927, Pittsfield, MA 01202-0927
  • June 1, Adventure Day at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
    • Location: The Nature Preserve at Shaker Village. Description: Add a little adventure to your day. Join our talented staff and partners for a FREE day packed full of guided hikes, kid’s nature programs, fishing, waterfalls, vista views and plenty of fresh air. Adventure Day at Shaker Village welcomes the community to explore our 3,000-acre backyard. Adventure Day has something for everyone. Get the kids outdoors to explore the creek in search of rarely seen critters. Have an up close encounter with birds of prey. Bring your canoe or kayak and paddle up the Dix River. Spend the morning identifying migrating birds, and the afternoon honing your geocaching skills. Saddle your horse and spend a full day riding the trails. ADMISSION REQURED FOR TOUR, RIVERBOAT RIDES AND WAGON RIDE.
    • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330
  • June 1, Evening Picnic Cruise to the Blue Heron Rookery at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
    • Location: Shaker Landing. Enjoy an old-time picnic dinner while cruising through the Kentucky River Palisades to a rarely-seen Great Blue Heron rookery during nesting season. The colony along the Kentucky River Palisades is inaccessible by land and consists of 30-40 nests. Bring your binoculars for this must see for wildlife encounter. Cost: $70. PURCHASE ONLINE NOW! Or call (800) 734-5611 x1545. Space is limited / Reservations and non-refundable prepayment necessary.
    • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330
  • June 7, The Great American Brass Band Festival Comes to Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    • Location: On the Lawn at Shaker Village. Description: Produced by the Great American Brass Band Festival. FREE concert on the lawn at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. Brass Band Concert: 4:30 PM to 6:00PM. Lemonade, wine, beer and other refreshments will be available for purchase. Spend a lazy summer afternoon listening to Black Dyke Band Youth in one of Kentucky’s most inspiring settings. Bring your blankets and chairs and spread out on the lawn near the historic Trustees’ Office. Enjoy a meal in the Trustees’ Office Dining Room before or after the concert or extend your festival experience with an overnight getaway at The Inn at Shaker Village.
    • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330
  • June 15, Oval Box Basics Workshop at Hancock Shaker Village 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    • Make your own nest of four boxes while learning to carve swallow tails, bend the box, and install tops and bottoms with instructor Steve Grasselli. A great weekend for woodworking beginners to get a good start, and for experienced woodworkers to develop a new skill. No previous experience required. Tools and materials provided. Register for this great workshop today! Cost: $220, $200 for HSV Members
    • Hancock Shaker Village, P.O. Box 927, Pittsfield, MA 01202-0927
  • June 15 & 16, Antiques Show & Sale at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
    • Over fifty of the nation’s top dealers will travel from across the U.S. to exhibit a diverse range of antiques surrounded by the pristine Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill restoration. Among items available will be period Shaker artifacts, museum quality American furniture, vintage decorative arts and furniture, silver, jewelry, quilts, garden sculpture, fine and folk art, historical artifacts and affordable antiques from America and the Continent.
    • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330
  • June 16, Oval Box Basics Workshop at Hancock Shaker Village 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    • Make your own nest of four boxes while learning to carve swallow tails, bend the box, and install tops and bottoms with instructor Steve Grasselli. A great weekend for woodworking beginners to get a good start, and for experienced woodworkers to develop a new skill. No previous experience required. Tools and materials provided. Register for this great workshop today! Cost: $220, $200 for HSV Members
    • Hancock Shaker Village, P.O. Box 927, Pittsfield, MA 01202-0927
  • June 22, Learn & Grow Saturdays - Kids' Day at the Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
    • Learn & Grow Saturdays April - October / 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM / FREE - Included in regular admission. Space is limited. Reserve online now!
      New for 2013, Shaker Village introduces weekly Learn & Grow Saturdays. These monthly series provide guests an entertaining and informative way to dig a little deeper! Each week, guests will learn something in the garden or on the land that they can use in their own backyards.
      Kids' Days, 4th Saturday of Each Month. This monthly series is designed to get your kids outside - featuring a different fun activity each month. Meet the farm animals. Search for critters in the creek. Hike through the woods to find a waterfall. You never know what adventure awaits.
    • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330
  • June 22, FREE DAY! at South Union Shaker Village - No Admission Required
    • The South Union Shaker Village offers free admission on this date. Other Free Admission days are Saturday, June 22nd and Saturday, August 17th.
    • South Union Shaker Village, P.O. Box 177, Auburn, KY 42206
    • 1-270-542-4167 or 1-800-811-8379
    • email: shakmus@logantele.com
  • June 22, Wild Goose Round Up at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill 9:00 am
    • Location: Village Pond. Description: FREE EVENT! Time: 9:00 a.m. Join Rocky Pritchert, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources waterfowl biologist, and help us gather, band, and count our flock of Canada Geese.
    • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330
  • June 23, Kevin Siegfried Concert: “Traveling Home” at Canterbury Shaker Village 3:00 pm
    • Joined by a small choral ensemble, Kevin Siegfried will lead a journey into our fascinating American musical heritage, performing rarely heard gems from the vast Shaker repertoire amidst a backdrop of other early American musical styles. Siegfried has been hard at work in the Shaker archives, and those in attendance will hear captivating, newly uncovered melodies from the Canterbury Shakers and beyond. A composer and singer with a deep, abiding love of Shaker music, Siegfried has actively sought to inspire interest in the music of the Shakers, and his award-winning choral arrangements of Shaker songs have been recorded and performed throughout the world.

      Click here to buy tickets. Concert ticket includes museum pass. Open seating, and tickets are first come, first serve. We invite our Village Visionary members to reserve their seats by calling (603) 783-9077 ext. 285 at least 2 days before the concert.
    • Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Rd., Canterbury, NH 03224
  • June 26-29, Maine Festival of American Music: Its Roots and Traditions 8th Season! 2013 Theme: "Synergy - The Energy of Combination" at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village
    • Program directors and artists: The Portland String Quartet Guest artists: Mic Mac story teller David Lonebear Sanipass; Br. Arnold Hadd of the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Community; violinist and composer Patrick Doane.
    • Shaker Museum, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, 707 Shaker Road , New Gloucester, ME 04260
  • June 29, NEW - Summer Picnic Concert Series at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill 6:30 pm
    • June 29, July 27 & August 31. Spend warm Saturday nights on the lawn dancing to live music and dining on summertime picnic fare. Tickets include live music, picnic fare and one glass of wine. Cash bar will be available. Concert will be moved indoors in the event of inclement weather. Schedule of performers will be announced soon. Space is Limited / Reservations and Non-Refundable Prepayment Necessary - (800) 734-5611 x1545. Ages 21 & Up - $45. Ages 13 - 20 - $39. Ages 12 & Under - $15 Purchase Online Now!
    • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330

July 2013

  • April 13 - October 28, 2013 “A Promising Venture” on display in the Visitors Center at Hancock Shaker Village 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    • As part of the “New Deal” response to the Great Depression of the 1930's, the federal government established the WPA (Works Progress Administration). In addition to infrastructure improvements performed by the CCC, the WPA oversaw the Federal Art Project, commissioning public works of art such as murals, easel paintings and sculptures. Seizing the opportunity to celebrate truly American art forms, the Federal Art Project also set out to catalog American design, dispatching watercolorists, easel artists, and photographers throughout the country to create portfolios for the Index of American Design. An early priority of the Index was the cataloging of Shaker furniture, architecture, and craft. Photographer Noel Vicentini visited Watervliet and Mount Lebanon, NY, as well as Hancock, MA. His work at all three sites was facilitated by seminal Shaker collectors, Faith and Edward Andrews. The whole collection of Vicentini’s photographs are housed at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. The vast majority of his work at Shaker sites will be shown at Hancock Shaker Village in 2012 and 2013, more than 75 years after he helped to endear the Shaker aesthetic in the minds of American citizens. Free with admission.
    • Hancock Shaker Village, P.O. Box 927, Pittsfield, MA 01202-0927
  • July 4, Patriotic Sing-along and Pie Sale - at the Enfield Shaker Museum 11:00 am
    • Celebrate the 4th of July in the Mary Keane Chapel with organists George and Donna Butler. Veterans are invited to come in uniform and refreshments will be served. We will also be selling homemade pies. Cost: Free. If you are interested in baking and donating a pie for the Pie Sale, call the Museum at (603) 632-4346.
    • The Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH 03748
  • July 6, Hand-Cut Dovetail Workshop at Hancock Shaker Village 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    • The dovetail joint has long been considered a hallmark of fine craftsmanship. The Shakers were well versed in hand joinery and used dovetails in boxes, case construction, and, of course, drawers. In this one day workshop, you will make either a pine candle box or a pine tray using dovetail joinery. Tools and materials are provided. Participants will also have a behind-the-scenes opportunity to examine up-close various examples of dovetail joinery from the HSV collection. Cost: $195, $175 for HSV Members.
    • Hancock Shaker Village, P.O. Box 927, Pittsfield, MA 01202-0927
  • July 13, Kentucky Shaker Music Day at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
    • Featuring performances by The Pleasant Hill Singers and other Kentucky choral groups. Full schedule available online soon. The Pleasant Hill Singers is a volunteer choral ensemble who through music, drama and dance presents programs that offer audiences brief glimpses into the lives of the Pleasant Hill, Kentucky Shakers. Programs range from dramatic interpretations of 19th century Shaker worship practices to full choral concerts featuring both the unison song tradition of the early Shakers and rich choral arrangements of much loved Shaker hymns and spirituals. • Included in regular village admission
    • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330
  • July 16 - 24, Center for Advanced Musical Studies Concerts - at the Enfield Shaker Museum
    • Students and faculty from the Center for Advanced Musical Studies will perform four, free concerts in the Mary Keane Chapel. Watch for concert dates and times.
    • The Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH 03748
  • July 20, "FIRST CLASS PASSENGER" BREAKFAST at South Union Shaker Village 10:00 am
    • Experience a first class breakfast, ca. 1912, at South Union’s famous railroad hotel, the Shaker Tavern. The breakfast, chosen from a 100-year-old southern railroad menu, includes breakfast tenderloin, scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, baked apples with sausage, yeast rolls, and plenty of hot coffee.
      Reservations required: $15 members | $17 nonmembers
    • South Union Shaker Village, P.O. Box 177, Auburn, KY 42206
    • 1-270-542-4167 or 1-800-811-8379
    • email: shakmus@logantele.com
  • July 20, "From Garden to Kitchen" at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
    • Cost: $75. RESERVE ONLINE NOW! Or call (800) 734-5611 x1545. Space is limited. Reservations and non-refundable prepayment necessary. Spend the morning in the vegetable garden learning lessons in sustainable agriculture from Shaker Village's new gardener, Zach Davis, and the afternoon enjoying an informative and entertaining cooking class led by award-winning former chef, David Larson. Larson's class will reveal tips and recipes to transform the garden's gifts into a delightful summer meal. The day culminates with an al fresco lunch featuring the afternoon's recipes. Program will be moved indoors in the event of inclement weather.
    • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330
  • July 21, Open Farm Day at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm
    • FREE Tours of the Shaker Farm. Livestock - sheep and Highland cattle. FREE wagon rides. FREE crafts demonstrations. FREE Shaker exhibits. Bake sale. Barbecue lunch. Gift shops open. Part of a statewide celebration. Admission is FREE.

      (for more info, visit www.getrealmaine.com)

    • Shaker Museum, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, 707 Shaker Road , New Gloucester, ME 04260
  • July 27, Photographing the City of Peace - Hancock Shaker Village 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    • Hone your digital photography skills with Berkshire Eagle photographer Ben Garver, whose signature style and unique perspective on the Berkshires are widely known. This workshop includes classroom and field time, with ample opportunity to practice the techniques learned, using HSV as the subject. Together, participants and instructor will evaluate pictures’ strengths in subject and composition. Please bring your own digital camera.
      Instructor Ben Garver has been photographing news at the Berkshire Eagle for nearly a decade and a half, and photographing nature since his youth. Prior to living in the Berkshires, Garver lived in New Hampshire, Vermont, and his native Ohio. From growing up on his father’s farm, going to school at Middlebury College in Vermont, to living in the Berkshires, all of Garver’s intellectual pursuits have been paralleled with the persuit of solace in nature. Cost: $75, $68 for HSV Members.
    • Hancock Shaker Village, P.O. Box 927, Pittsfield, MA 01202-0927
  • July 27, Learn & Grow Saturdays - Kids' Day at the Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
    • Learn & Grow Saturdays April - October / 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM / FREE - Included in regular admission. Space is limited. Reserve online now!
      New for 2013, Shaker Village introduces weekly Learn & Grow Saturdays. These monthly series provide guests an entertaining and informative way to dig a little deeper! Each week, guests will learn something in the garden or on the land that they can use in their own backyards.
      Kids' Days, 4th Saturday of Each Month. This monthly series is designed to get your kids outside - featuring a different fun activity each month. Meet the farm animals. Search for critters in the creek. Hike through the woods to find a waterfall. You never know what adventure awaits.
    • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330
  • July 27, NEW - Summer Picnic Concert Series at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill 6:30 pm
    • June 29, July 27 & August 31. Spend warm Saturday nights on the lawn dancing to live music and dining on summertime picnic fare. Tickets include live music, picnic fare and one glass of wine. Cash bar will be available. Concert will be moved indoors in the event of inclement weather. Schedule of performers will be announced soon. Space is Limited / Reservations and Non-Refundable Prepayment Necessary - (800) 734-5611 x1545. Ages 21 & Up - $45. Ages 13 - 20 - $39. Ages 12 & Under - $15 Purchase Online Now!
    • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330
  • July 31, Naturally Simple…Naturally Shaker - Summer Auction at Canterbury Shaker Village
    • What could be nicer than spending a breezy summer evening on a hillside, overlooking ponds and fields, while sipping a glass fo wine, enjoying fine food, meeting nice folks and supporting one of the nation’s most important national landmark museums? Join us Wednesday, July 31st for the annual gathering and auction benefitting Canterbury Shaker Village. Naturally Simple…Naturally Shaker is the theme but there will be nothing ordinary about the trips, jewelry and handcrafted items available at the silent and live auction! Tickets are $55 per person. To buy tickest call (603) 783-9077 ext. 285.
    • Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Rd., Canterbury, NH 03224

August 2013

  • April 13 - October 28, 2013 “A Promising Venture” on display in the Visitors Center at Hancock Shaker Village 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    • As part of the “New Deal” response to the Great Depression of the 1930's, the federal government established the WPA (Works Progress Administration). In addition to infrastructure improvements performed by the CCC, the WPA oversaw the Federal Art Project, commissioning public works of art such as murals, easel paintings and sculptures. Seizing the opportunity to celebrate truly American art forms, the Federal Art Project also set out to catalog American design, dispatching watercolorists, easel artists, and photographers throughout the country to create portfolios for the Index of American Design. An early priority of the Index was the cataloging of Shaker furniture, architecture, and craft. Photographer Noel Vicentini visited Watervliet and Mount Lebanon, NY, as well as Hancock, MA. His work at all three sites was facilitated by seminal Shaker collectors, Faith and Edward Andrews. The whole collection of Vicentini’s photographs are housed at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. The vast majority of his work at Shaker sites will be shown at Hancock Shaker Village in 2012 and 2013, more than 75 years after he helped to endear the Shaker aesthetic in the minds of American citizens. Free with admission.
    • Hancock Shaker Village, P.O. Box 927, Pittsfield, MA 01202-0927
  • August 3 & 4, Shaker Village Crafts Fair at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
    • The Shaker Village Craft Fair is one of the state’s premier craft events. The juried event attracts the elite among regional artisans as well as up-and-coming new artists. Last year, more than 2,000 visitors shopped for high quality handmade crafts in this beautiful and historic setting during the craft fair. The fair boasts an assortment of crafts including exceptional pottery, jewelry, glass ware, woven rugs, needle craft, basketry, leather goods, floral design and Shaker reproductions. The Shaker Village Craft Fair has been chosen in the past as one of the Top Five Festivals in Kentucky by participating artisans.
      Admission includes entrance into the craft fair and tours.
    • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330
  • August 3 & 4, Age of Iron Blacksmithing Weekend at Hancock Shaker Village 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    • Blacksmiths, representing Berkshire, Connecticut, the Capital District, and New England Blacksmith Guilds will showcase their art and artisanship with both historical and contemporary demonstrations. Ironwork craftsmanship dating from the 17th to the 21st century, Japanese hardware, tool making, engraving, and Viking and Shaker forging are just a few of the techniques and styles that will be showcased. Beautiful handwrought items from the participating blacksmiths will also be available for purchase. Participants who make custom ironwork for the home will be available to discuss specific commissions. Many exhibitors will be dressed in period costume as they demonstrate using tools and equipment of the same time period.
      Hancock Shaker Village ironwork will be highlighted with a special scavenger hunt for children, and interpretive talks pointing out Shaker metal work throughout the Village. Hancock Shaker Village’s blacksmith shop, which is staffed by skilled volunteer blacksmiths, will be open for tours and demonstrations. Cost: Included with general admission.
    • Hancock Shaker Village, P.O. Box 927, Pittsfield, MA 01202-0927
  • August 4, Mother Ann Day at Canterbury Shaker Village 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • An authentic event originating with the Shakers themselves, in celebration of Shaker leader Mother Ann Lee’s arrival in America in 1774. Enjoy a concert of inspired Shaker music performed by the Canterbury Shaker Singers, followed by complimentary Shaker rosewater cake.
      Click here to buy tickets to Mother Ann Day. Concert ticket includes museum pass. Open seating, and tickets are first come, first serve.
    • Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Rd., Canterbury, NH 03224
  • August 10, Dragonfly Ball - at the Enfield Shaker Museum 6:00 pm
    • Join us for another fundraising event! It begins on the back promenade with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres surrounded by the beautiful scenery of the Museum. A delicious dinner and dancing with a live band follows. A silent auction and a variety of raffle prizes complete the evening. Cost: $65 per person; members receive 10% off.
    • The Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH 03748
  • August 10 & 11, Advanced Oval Box Workshop at Hancock Shaker Village 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    • Build on your woodworking skills and master the form of the Oval Box. This class will be lighter on group instruction time and allow more individual work time with assistance from instructor Steve Grasselli. Students may make bigger boxes than in Box Basics, or advance to other oval box-like projects such as oval carriers or trays. Participants will also be able to examine up-close a variety of more advanced oval box examples from the HSV collection. Tools and materials provided, Oval Box Basics or similar prior experience/instruction is advised. Cost: $250, $225 for HSV Members.
    • Hancock Shaker Village, P.O. Box 927, Pittsfield, MA 01202-0927
  • August 10, 24, and September 7, Garden Supper at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill 6:30 pm
    • FRESH FOOD IN FRESH AIR. Visit our garden, meet our gardener, and experience a remarkable seed-to-table meal in the company of friends, neighbors, and fellow supporters of Kentucky's food community. The Shaker Village culinary team will prepare a series of suppers inspired by, and served int eh center of our late-summer vegetable garden. Changing menus will feature produce from the garden and will include appetizers, three course, and featured wines. Suppers will be moved indoors in the event of inclement weather. Date: August 10, 2013 Time: 6:30 Meal: Three Course Meal with Three Wine Pairings Inclusive Price: $85
    • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330
  • August 10, Stargazing - Midnight Perseid Meteor Shower at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill 9:00 pm
    • Location: West Family Amphitheatre. Description: FREE EVENT! 9:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. / Introduction to Stargazing 9:30 p.m. - / Stargazing - Midnight Perseid Meteor Shower Location: West Family Amphitheater (park in the West Family parking lot) One of the year’s best meteor showers peaks tonight! Join Astronomy educator Roberta Burnes for an introduction to meteors and the annual Perseid meteor shower. As the sky darkens, we’ll settle back for a relaxing evening of stargazing and meteor watching. The later you look, the more you’ll see; the Perseids peak in the wee hours of morning with rates of up to 100 per hour.
      Dress warmly for cool evening weather, bring binoculars if you have them, and bring sleeping bag, blankets, and/or a lawn chair for comfortable viewing. Follow signage from Shaker Village entrance to the Meeting Area C parking lot. The Preserve Shop is the small maroon building located in between the West Family Wash House and West Family Sisters' Shop.
    • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330
  • August 10-11, Shaker Woods Festival 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • The 31st annual Shaker Woods Festival runs weekends Aug 10-11, Aug 17-18, and Aug 24-25 at the Shaker Woods grounds in Columbiana, OH. This popular festival features over 200 of the best juried craftspeople in the country. Each craftsperson will be dressed in Shaker period clothing while demonstrating and selling their remarkable handmade wares. Stroll rustic paths throughout the beautifully manicured woods and visit the many booths, while enjoying the aroma of great country cooking and the sound of free entertainment located at three different stages throughout the woods.
      General admission tickets will be on sale at the gate. Sorry no ATM available on site. Admission Rates: • $7.00 per day per adult • 12 and Under are FREE • Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more! • Parking is FREE. Please, no pets.
    • Shaker Woods Festival
    • Shaker Woods Grounds - 44337 County Line Rd. (just off state route 7), Columbiana, OH 44408
  • August 17, FREE DAY! at South Union Shaker Village - No Admission Required
    • The South Union Shaker Village offers free admission on this date. Other Free Admission days are Saturday, June 22nd and Saturday, August 17th.
    • South Union Shaker Village, P.O. Box 177, Auburn, KY 42206
    • 1-270-542-4167 or 1-800-811-8379
    • email: shakmus@logantele.com
  • August 17-18, Shaker Woods Festival 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • The 31st annual Shaker Woods Festival runs weekends Aug 10-11, Aug 17-18, and Aug 24-25 at the Shaker Woods grounds in Columbiana, OH. This popular festival features over 200 of the best juried craftspeople in the country. Each craftsperson will be dressed in Shaker period clothing while demonstrating and selling their remarkable handmade wares. Stroll rustic paths throughout the beautifully manicured woods and visit the many booths, while enjoying the aroma of great country cooking and the sound of free entertainment located at three different stages throughout the woods.
      General admission tickets will be on sale at the gate. Sorry no ATM available on site. Admission Rates: • $7.00 per day per adult • 12 and Under are FREE • Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more! • Parking is FREE. Please, no pets.
    • Shaker Woods Festival
    • Shaker Woods Grounds - 44337 County Line Rd. (just off state route 7), Columbiana, OH 44408
  • August 21, Tasty Pickles - at the Enfield Shaker Museum 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    • Have you ever wanted to practice pickling? Sign up for this new (and tasty) workshop. Participants will learn how to make homemade pickles with herbs from the garden. Take home your own jars of pickles. Cost: $20.00/members and $25.00/non members.
    • The Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH 03748
  • August 24, Maine Native American Summer Market and Demonstration at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    • 5TH ANNUAL! 30 Maine Native American artists-singers, dancers, story telling, basketmakers, stonecarvers, jewelry makers, woodcarvers. Admission is FREE. [read more]
    • Shaker Museum, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, 707 Shaker Road , New Gloucester, ME 04260
  • August 24, Learn & Grow Saturdays - Kids' Day at the Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
    • Learn & Grow Saturdays April - October / 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM / FREE - Included in regular admission. Space is limited. Reserve online now!
      New for 2013, Shaker Village introduces weekly Learn & Grow Saturdays. These monthly series provide guests an entertaining and informative way to dig a little deeper! Each week, guests will learn something in the garden or on the land that they can use in their own backyards.
      Kids' Days, 4th Saturday of Each Month. This monthly series is designed to get your kids outside - featuring a different fun activity each month. Meet the farm animals. Search for critters in the creek. Hike through the woods to find a waterfall. You never know what adventure awaits.
    • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330
  • August 24, and September 7, Garden Supper at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill 6:30 pm
    • FRESH FOOD IN FRESH AIR. Visit our garden, meet our gardener, and experience a remarkable seed-to-table meal in the company of friends, neighbors, and fellow supporters of Kentucky's food community. The Shaker Village culinary team will prepare a series of suppers inspired by, and served int eh center of our late-summer vegetable garden. Changing menus will feature produce from the garden and will include appetizers, three course, and featured wines. Suppers will be moved indoors in the event of inclement weather. Date: August 27, 2013 Time: 6:30 Meal: Three Course Meal with Three Wine Pairings Inclusive Price: $85
    • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330
  • August 24-25, Shaker Woods Festival 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • The 31st annual Shaker Woods Festival runs weekends Aug 10-11, Aug 17-18, and Aug 24-25 at the Shaker Woods grounds in Columbiana, OH. This popular festival features over 200 of the best juried craftspeople in the country. Each craftsperson will be dressed in Shaker period clothing while demonstrating and selling their remarkable handmade wares. Stroll rustic paths throughout the beautifully manicured woods and visit the many booths, while enjoying the aroma of great country cooking and the sound of free entertainment located at three different stages throughout the woods.
      General admission tickets will be on sale at the gate. Sorry no ATM available on site. Admission Rates: • $7.00 per day per adult • 12 and Under are FREE • Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more! • Parking is FREE. Please, no pets.
    • Shaker Woods Festival
    • Shaker Woods Grounds - 44337 County Line Rd. (just off state route 7), Columbiana, OH 44408
  • August 31, NEW - Summer Picnic Concert Series at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill 6:30 pm
    • June 29, July 27 & August 31. Spend warm Saturday nights on the lawn dancing to live music and dining on summertime picnic fare. Tickets include live music, picnic fare and one glass of wine. Cash bar will be available. Concert will be moved indoors in the event of inclement weather. Schedule of performers will be announced soon. Space is Limited / Reservations and Non-Refundable Prepayment Necessary - (800) 734-5611 x1545. Ages 21 & Up - $45. Ages 13 - 20 - $39. Ages 12 & Under - $15 Purchase Online Now!
    • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330

September 2013

  • April 13 - October 28, 2013 “A Promising Venture” on display in the Visitors Center at Hancock Shaker Village 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    • As part of the “New Deal” response to the Great Depression of the 1930's, the federal government established the WPA (Works Progress Administration). In addition to infrastructure improvements performed by the CCC, the WPA oversaw the Federal Art Project, commissioning public works of art such as murals, easel paintings and sculptures. Seizing the opportunity to celebrate truly American art forms, the Federal Art Project also set out to catalog American design, dispatching watercolorists, easel artists, and photographers throughout the country to create portfolios for the Index of American Design. An early priority of the Index was the cataloging of Shaker furniture, architecture, and craft. Photographer Noel Vicentini visited Watervliet and Mount Lebanon, NY, as well as Hancock, MA. His work at all three sites was facilitated by seminal Shaker collectors, Faith and Edward Andrews. The whole collection of Vicentini’s photographs are housed at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. The vast majority of his work at Shaker sites will be shown at Hancock Shaker Village in 2012 and 2013, more than 75 years after he helped to endear the Shaker aesthetic in the minds of American citizens. Free with admission.
    • Hancock Shaker Village, P.O. Box 927, Pittsfield, MA 01202-0927
  • September 7, Garden Supper at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill 6:30 pm
    • FRESH FOOD IN FRESH AIR. Visit our garden, meet our gardener, and experience a remarkable seed-to-table meal in the company of friends, neighbors, and fellow supporters of Kentucky's food community. The Shaker Village culinary team will prepare a series of suppers inspired by, and served int eh center of our late-summer vegetable garden. Changing menus will feature produce from the garden and will include appetizers, three course, and featured wines. Suppers will be moved indoors in the event of inclement weather. Date: September 7, 2013 Time: 6:30 Meal: Three Course Meal with Three Wine Pairings Inclusive Price: $85
    • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330
  • September 7, Stargazing - Stories and Stargazing at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
    • FREE EVENT! 8:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. / Introduction to Stargazing 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. / Stargazing - Stories and Stargazing Location: West Family Amphitheatre (park in the West Family parking lot) Join Astronomy educator Roberta Burnes for an evening of stories and stargazing under the glorious dark skies of Shaker Village. Start with star stories from around the world; then search the skies for constellations and telescopic views of star clusters and galaxies. Dress warmly for cool evening weather, and bring binoculars if you have them. Follow signage from Shaker Village entrance to the Meeting Area C parking lot. The Preserve Shop is the small maroon building located in between the West Family Wash House and West Family Sisters' Shop.
    • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330
  • September 14, Canterbury Artisan Festival 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • A country fair celebrating rural farm traditions and the traditional arts, with Artisan Craft Fair & Farmers’ Market, Traditional Arts demonstrations including coopering, blacksmithing, woodworking, and the fiber arts, music and agricultural demonstrations including sheepherding, family craft activities and artisan food.
      Special Event Admission: $12 for adults, $6.00 for children age 6-17; children 5 and under attend free.
      Click here to buy tickets to the Canterbury Artisan Festival.
    • Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Rd., Canterbury, NH 03224
  • September 14, Music in the Barn at South Union Shaker Village 2:00 pm-5:00 pm
    • Imagine how nice it will be to feel the cool fall breezes wafting through the 1875 Grain Barn, while listening to live music, and enjoying afternoon dessert! Kick back in a relaxed family atmosphere and partake in some traditional Southern delicacies, including fried peach pies, fresh apple cake, apple cider slushes, and homemade Shaker Sweet Potato Pie ice cream from Chaney’s Dairy Barn.
      Reservations: $15/person | $25/couple | $5/children ages 6-12
    • South Union Shaker Village, P.O. Box 177, Auburn, KY 42206
    • 1-270-542-4167 or 1-800-811-8379
    • email: shakmus@logantele.com
  • September 21, Harvest Festival - at the Enfield Shaker Museum 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    • This autumn festival is a bushel of family fun! Take a horse-drawn wagon ride and hunt for prizes in a haystack. Make your own cider, churn butter and crank your own ice cream. Dip hand-made candles and learn other traditional crafts. Purchase a harvest lunch, which includes savory soups. Adults – $12, Ages 13 to 17 – $8, Ages 12 and under – $5, families of 3 or more – $20.
    • The Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH 03748
  • September 21, HSV 50 Mile Ultramarathon at Hancock Shaker Village 5:00 am - 7:00 pm
    • Come enjoy a New England autumn day in the beautiful Berkshires of Massachusetts & New York and run on the Taconic Crest Trail. The Taconic Mountains run parallel to the hill tops of the Appalachian Trail, so expect a very challenging day of running. The race will begin and finish on the grounds of the historic Hancock Shaker Village. This race will have it all: camping, great scenery, a lot of single track trail, tough climbing, mud, and an after race party featuring local beer from Big Elm Brewing! While you are out running, your family and crew may take advantage of a discounted price and enjoy the farm and museum of Hancock Shaker Village. Contact: Michael Menard at hancockshaker50@gmail.com
    • Hancock Shaker Village, P.O. Box 927, Pittsfield, MA 01202-0927
  • September 25 - 29, Timberframing Workshop at Hancock Shaker Village 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Timber Framing: A Traditional Approach Participants learn the craft of timber frame construction using 18th and 19th century tools and techniques, completing the parts and assembling the frame of a small building. Instructional demonstrations and discussions supplement the hands-on learning activities. Tools and materials provided, students may also bring their own.Participants must register directly with instructors Jack Sobon & Dave Carlon.
      To register for this 5-day workshop, call Jack Sobon: 413.684.3223; Dave Carlon 413.684.3612. Cost: $435 HSV Members / $480 Non-Members.
    • Hancock Shaker Village, P.O. Box 927, Pittsfield, MA 01202-0927
  • September 26, FREE - Saturday Guided Fall Foliage Hike at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill 1:30 pm
    • Every Saturday September 26 - November 2 Time: 1:30 p.m. Cost: FREE Location: Leaves from West Lot, Trailhead #2 Check out the best autumn colors on the property. Our resident trail expert will lead a series of guided hikes to some of our favorite out-of-the-way spots. Go on a new adventure each week and find the best locations to see the natural wonders of fall.
    • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330
  • September 27 The Heirloom Supper at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    • Location: Trustees' Office Dining Room. Description: Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Cost: $25 Adults, $12.50 11 & Under Reservations Necessary 800.734.5611 x360
      Join us in the Trustees’ Office Dining Room for a casual buffet supper featuring popular Shaker Village dishes from the last 50 years. After supper, enjoy a bonfire, storytelling and s’mores on the lawn.
    • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330
  • September 28, Apple Saturday at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
    • Held from 10 am - 4:30 pm on the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village lawn, each Apple Saturday features FREE cider pressing with a hand press - bring your own apples to be pressed or buy Shaker apples at the Shaker Store. Special Event: Apple Pie Sale (in cooperation with New Gloucester Historical Society)
    • Shaker Museum, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, 707 Shaker Road , New Gloucester, ME 04260
  • September 28, Learn & Grow Saturdays - Kids' Day at the Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
    • Learn & Grow Saturdays April - October / 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM / FREE - Included in regular admission. Space is limited. Reserve online now!
      New for 2013, Shaker Village introduces weekly Learn & Grow Saturdays. These monthly series provide guests an entertaining and informative way to dig a little deeper! Each week, guests will learn something in the garden or on the land that they can use in their own backyards.
      Kids' Days, 4th Saturday of Each Month. This monthly series is designed to get your kids outside - featuring a different fun activity each month. Meet the farm animals. Search for critters in the creek. Hike through the woods to find a waterfall. You never know what adventure awaits.
    • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330
  • September 28, The Harvest 5-Mile Trail Run at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
    • Register Online Now! What? Looking for a different kind of race? The Harvest 5-Mile Trail Run is a race where runners and hikers of all ages run along the trails of Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. When? Saturday, September 28, 2013. Rain, sleet, snow or shine. Hikers begin at 8:00 AM and runners begin at 8:30 AM. Where? Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road, Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Race headquarters will be located at the Welcome Pavilion. Course. This 5-mile, very challenging course is a combination of turf and gravel tread over rolling hills. Run through the historic village and alongside rock walls, surrounded by picturesque countryside views. Fees. Pre-registration Entry Fee - $25, Race Day Entry Fee - $30
    • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330
  • September 28 & 29, Country Fair at Hancock Shaker Village 10:00 am - 5:00pm
    • The Country Fair at Hancock Shaker Village celebrates the bounty of the harvest with agricultural demonstrations, wagon rides, a fabulous Farmers Market, and our huge tents full of the best local and regional crafters and artisans. Come out to the farm and see all the Country Fair has to offer! Hours: 10am – 5pm. Admission to Country Fair is included in HSV regular admission. Some optional activities do have additional fees, such as: pony rides, wagon rides and face painting.
    • Hancock Shaker Village, P.O. Box 927, Pittsfield, MA 01202-0927
  • September 28 & 29, HarvestFest at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
    • Welcome the bounty of fall as the leaves begin to change and the air turns cooler. Bring the kids for a day of fun on-the-farm festivities. Make apple cider and taste apple butter made with apples straight from our orchard. Tour our fall garden and learn how to prepare foods for the winter. Meet the animals and learn about their chores on the farm.
      • Included in regular tour admission.
    • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330

October 2013

  • April 13 - October 28, 2013 “A Promising Venture” on display in the Visitors Center at Hancock Shaker Village 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    • As part of the “New Deal” response to the Great Depression of the 1930's, the federal government established the WPA (Works Progress Administration). In addition to infrastructure improvements performed by the CCC, the WPA oversaw the Federal Art Project, commissioning public works of art such as murals, easel paintings and sculptures. Seizing the opportunity to celebrate truly American art forms, the Federal Art Project also set out to catalog American design, dispatching watercolorists, easel artists, and photographers throughout the country to create portfolios for the Index of American Design. An early priority of the Index was the cataloging of Shaker furniture, architecture, and craft. Photographer Noel Vicentini visited Watervliet and Mount Lebanon, NY, as well as Hancock, MA. His work at all three sites was facilitated by seminal Shaker collectors, Faith and Edward Andrews. The whole collection of Vicentini’s photographs are housed at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. The vast majority of his work at Shaker sites will be shown at Hancock Shaker Village in 2012 and 2013, more than 75 years after he helped to endear the Shaker aesthetic in the minds of American citizens. Free with admission.
    • Hancock Shaker Village, P.O. Box 927, Pittsfield, MA 01202-0927
  • October 5, Apple Saturday at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
    • Held from 10 am - 4:30 pm on the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village lawn, each Apple Saturday features FREE cider pressing with a hand press - bring your own apples to be pressed or buy Shaker apples at the Shaker Store. Special Event: Apple Art for Kids.
    • Shaker Museum, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, 707 Shaker Road , New Gloucester, ME 04260
  • October 5, Fall on the Farm Weekend at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
    • Every Saturday & Sunday in October. Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Cost: Free for Friends / $15 Ages 13 & Above, $5 Ages 6 – 12, Free 5 & Under.
      Bring the kids for a day of fun on-the-farm festivities. Make cider and taste butter made with apples straight from our orchard. Tour our fall garden and learn how to prepare foods for the winter. Meet the animals and learn about their chores on the farm. Pick out the perfect pumpkin. Play at the Kids’ Village and much more!
    • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330
  • October 12, Apple Saturday at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
    • Held from 10 am - 4:30 pm on the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village lawn, each Apple Saturday features FREE cider pressing with a hand press - bring your own apples to be pressed or buy Shaker apples at the Shaker Store. Special Event: Cider and donut sale.
    • Shaker Museum, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, 707 Shaker Road , New Gloucester, ME 04260
  • October 12, Fall on the Farm Weekend at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
    • Every Saturday & Sunday in October. Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Cost: Free for Friends / $15 Ages 13 & Above, $5 Ages 6 – 12, Free 5 & Under.
      Bring the kids for a day of fun on-the-farm festivities. Make cider and taste butter made with apples straight from our orchard. Tour our fall garden and learn how to prepare foods for the winter. Meet the animals and learn about their chores on the farm. Pick out the perfect pumpkin. Play at the Kids’ Village and much more!
    • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330
  • October 14, Columbus Day - Shaker Museum at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village closes for the 2013 season
    • Shaker Museum closes for the 2013 season. Shaker Store is open Saturdays ONLY, 10 AM - 4:30 PM until the Shaker Christmas Fair on December 7.
    • Shaker Museum, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, 707 Shaker Road , New Gloucester, ME 04260
  • October 17, Preserving Fruits of the Harvest - at the Enfield Shaker Museum 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    • Make your own chutney, apple butter and preserves. Participants will take home techniques, recipes and jars of delicious preserves. Join us for this new workshop. Cost: $20.00/members and $25.00/non members.
    • The Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH 03748
  • October 18 & 19, Ghost Encounters at Canterbury Shaker Village 6:00 pm & 8:30 pm each night
    • Experience for yourself true stories of ghostly encounters at Canterbury Shaker Village, many in the actual rooms where the other-worldly incidents took place. Meet “the Chef,” “the Museum Guide,” “the Museum Intern,” “the Historian,” ”the Psychic,” “the Tourist,” “The Textiles Expert,” “Eldress Elizabeth Stirling,” and “Sister Caroline Whitcher” in these dramatizations of true accounts.
      Tickets are $15.00 each. Not recommended for small children. Preregistration is required.
    • Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Rd., Canterbury, NH 03224
  • October 19, Vintage Car Show at Canterbury Shaker Village 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    • Canterbury Shaker Village and the White Mountain Region Chapter of MAFCA join to host this popular Vintage Car Show on the Village grounds. Admire automobiles from many eras, meet with the owners and other vintage car enthusiasts, enjoy Village tours and exhibits, and shop for local handcrafts at the Museum Store. Outdoor grill lunch available in addition to regular hours the Shaker Box Lunch & Farm Stand.
      Tickets $17 for adults, $8 for children age 6-17; children 5 and under attend free. Click here to buy tickets to the Vintage Car Show.
    • Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Rd., Canterbury, NH 03224
  • October 19, Fall on the Farm Weekend at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
    • Every Saturday & Sunday in October. Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Cost: Free for Friends / $15 Ages 13 & Above, $5 Ages 6 – 12, Free 5 & Under.
      Bring the kids for a day of fun on-the-farm festivities. Make cider and taste butter made with apples straight from our orchard. Tour our fall garden and learn how to prepare foods for the winter. Meet the animals and learn about their chores on the farm. Pick out the perfect pumpkin. Play at the Kids’ Village and much more!
    • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330
  • October 26, Learn & Grow Saturdays - Kids' Day at the Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
    • Learn & Grow Saturdays April - October / 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM / FREE - Included in regular admission. Space is limited. Reserve online now!
      New for 2013, Shaker Village introduces weekly Learn & Grow Saturdays. These monthly series provide guests an entertaining and informative way to dig a little deeper! Each week, guests will learn something in the garden or on the land that they can use in their own backyards.
      Kids' Days, 4th Saturday of Each Month. This monthly series is designed to get your kids outside - featuring a different fun activity each month. Meet the farm animals. Search for critters in the creek. Hike through the woods to find a waterfall. You never know what adventure awaits.
    • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330
  • October 26, Fall on the Farm Weekend at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
    • Every Saturday & Sunday in October. Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Cost: Free for Friends / $15 Ages 13 & Above, $5 Ages 6 – 12, Free 5 & Under.
      Bring the kids for a day of fun on-the-farm festivities. Make cider and taste butter made with apples straight from our orchard. Tour our fall garden and learn how to prepare foods for the winter. Meet the animals and learn about their chores on the farm. Pick out the perfect pumpkin. Play at the Kids’ Village and much more!
    • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330
  • October 26, Stargazing - Stories and Stargazing at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
    • FREE EVENT! 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. / Introduction to Stargazing 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. / Stargazing - Stories and Stargazing Location: West Family Amphitheatre (park in the West Family parking lot) Join Astronomy educator Roberta Burnes for an evening of stories and stargazing under the glorious dark skies of Shaker Village. Start with star stories from around the world; then search the skies for constellations and telescopic views of star clusters and galaxies. Dress warmly for cool evening weather, and bring binoculars if you have them. Follow signage from Shaker Village entrance to the Meeting Area C parking lot. The Preserve Shop is the small maroon building located in between the West Family Wash House and West Family Sisters' Shop.
    • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330

Nomvember 2013

  • November 2, A Shaker Breakfast at South Union Shaker Village 8:30am & 10:30am seatings
    • A Civil War-era Shaker breakfast that promises to please and to astonish...featuring fried chicken, scrambled eggs, sweet potatoes, pork sausage, asparagus, apple pie, buttermilk biscuits and more! Served at the historic Shaker Tavern.
      Reservations Required, $22 members | $25 non-members
    • South Union Shaker Village, P.O. Box 177, Auburn, KY 42206
    • 1-270-542-4167 or 1-800-811-8379
    • email: shakmus@logantele.com
  • November 2, Dry Stone Conservancy Rock Walling Competition at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
    • Devoted to promoting the skill of dry stone masonry, the Dry Stone Conservancy seeks to preserve and restore one of Kentucky's most identifiable and well-known features - rock fences. See dry stone masons from throughout the world compete for prizes in novice through professional classes. Learn how Shaker Village partners with the Dry Stone Conservancy to preserve more than 25 miles of rock wall fences, the largest private collection in the country.
    • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330
  • November 2, NEW - Half-Marathon Trail Run at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
    • Registration is now open! Click here to learn more. When? Saturday, November 2, 2013. Rain, sleet, snow or shine. Hikers begin at 8:00 AM and runners begin at 9:00 AM. Where? Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road, Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Race headquarters will be located at the Welcome Pavilion. Course. This 13.1 mile, very challenging course is a combination of turf and gravel tread over rolling hills. Run through the historic village alongside rock walls, surrounded by picturesque countryside views. Course map will be available soon. Fees. Early Registration (ends July 31) - $65, Late Registration (August 1 - October 18) - $75. No race day registration.
    • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330
  • November 10, Annual Meeting - at the Enfield Shaker Museum 4:00 pm
    • Museum members and the public are invited to our Annual Meeting for an update on our accomplishments and projects throughout the year and a review of next year’s plan. To RSVP: call the Museum at (603) 632-4346.
    • The Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH 03748
  • November 30, Stargazing - Comet ISON at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
    • November 30 - Evening Session, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. / FREE. December 1- Pre-dawn Session, 5:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. / FREE. Touted by some astronomers as possibly the "Comet of the Century," Comet ISON is expected to travel very close to the sun, creating a potential for a spectacular show with a long, dusty tail.
      Join our resident astronomer Roberta Burnes for evening and morning programs, as she guides you through this much-anticipated astronomical event. Dress warmly for cold weather, and bring binoculors if you have them.
    • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330
  • November 30, The Blessing of the Hounds at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill 10:00 am
    • Produced by The Woodford Hounds Hunt Club.
      Join Shaker Village and the Woodford Hounds fox hunters for their annual Blessing of the Hounds. This traditional event features a blessing of the hounds, riders and the fox and is followed by the first meet of the formal season.
      Witness this grand event where riders dress in formal hunting attire with foxhounds alongside.
      • No admission required
      • Location: Behind the Centre Family Dwelling
      • Begins at 10:00 a.m.
    • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330

December 2013

  • December 1, Stargazing - Comet ISON at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
    • December 1- Pre-dawn Session, 5:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. / FREE. Touted by some astronomers as possibly the "Comet of the Century," Comet ISON is expected to travel very close to the sun, creating a potential for a spectacular show with a long, dusty tail.
      Join our resident astronomer Roberta Burnes for evening and morning programs, as she guides you through this much-anticipated astronomical event. Dress warmly for cold weather, and bring binoculors if you have them.
    • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330
  • Decmeber 1, Holidays at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill Begin (Dec. 1 - Dec 31)
    • December 1 through December 31. Come see our holiday finest. During the holiday season, Shaker Village will bustle with light-hearted moments that remind us of long-ago winter days filled with wonder and laughter. Make time to delight in life's simple gifts with family and friends as lively music, merriment and candlelight illuminate the village. Complete schedule of activities available this summer.
    • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330
  • December 6, Christmas at Shakertown Preview Party 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    • For a "first chance" opportunity to shop, make reservations for the Preview Party, Friday evening, December 6th. Enjoy coffee and desserts in the most festive of holiday atmospheres.
      Reservations Required. $10/person.
    • South Union Shaker Village, P.O. Box 177, Auburn, KY 42206
    • 1-270-542-4167 or 1-800-811-8379
    • email: shakmus@logantele.com
  • December 7, Christmas at Shakertown Holiday Market 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    • 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.
    • South Union Shaker Village, P.O. Box 177, Auburn, KY 42206
    • 1-270-542-4167 or 1-800-811-8379
    • email: shakmus@logantele.com
  • December 7 Shaker Christmas Fair at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    • Always the first Saturday in December. Shaker Store, Book Room, Herb Room, Cheese and pickles, Antiques, Shaker Yarn, White Elephant Room (proceeds benefit needy families), Good Room (Shaker home baked holiday goodies including fruitcakes and breads), Wreaths, FREE cider pressing, Barbecue lunch. "Gifts for all ages. Come one, come all."
    • Shaker Museum, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, 707 Shaker Road , New Gloucester, ME 04260
  • December 7, Christmas at Canterbury 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    • Saturday December 7 and 14. Bring the family and experience the many delights of Christmas from a simpler era. Take a candlelight stroll through the Village, ride in a horse-drawn sleigh or wagon, enjoy hot cider and music performances, craft demonstrations, seasonal craft activities, cookie decorating, the annual Village tree lighting and more! Lighter fare will be available at the Shaker Box Lunch & Farm Stand.
      Admission: $18 for adults, $8 for children age 6-17; children under 5 free. ½ Price for members.
      Click here to buy tickets for December 7.
    • Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Rd., Canterbury, NH 03224
  • December 13, Holiday Open House and Extended Gift Shop Hours - at the Enfield Shaker Museum 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    • View our beautiful holiday decorations and help us celebrate the start of the holiday season! There will be music, refreshments and several fun, themed Christmas trees. Our Gift Shop will be open late for holiday shopping so be sure to check out our selection of handmade gifts and local items. Donations accepted. To decorate or sponsor a tree: call the Museum at (603) 632-4346.
    • The Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH 03748
  • December 14, Breakfast with Santa - at the Enfield Shaker Museum 9:00 am - 11:00 am
    • Mr. and Mrs. Claus are stopping by the Museum to enjoy homemade pancakes with you and your family! We will be serving pancakes, bacon, fresh fruit, hot chocolate, coffee, and more. Little ones will receive a special surprise straight from Santa’s workshop. Adults – $8, Children under 12 – $5, Children under 3 – free. No reservations required.
    • The Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH 03748
  • December 14, Christmas at Canterbury 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    • Saturday December 7 and 14. Bring the family and experience the many delights of Christmas from a simpler era. Take a candlelight stroll through the Village, ride in a horse-drawn sleigh or wagon, enjoy hot cider and music performances, craft demonstrations, seasonal craft activities, cookie decorating, the annual Village tree lighting and more! Lighter fare will be available at the Shaker Box Lunch & Farm Stand.
      Admission: $18 for adults, $8 for children age 6-17; children under 5 free. ½ Price for members.
      Click here to buy tickets for December 14.
    • Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Rd., Canterbury, NH 03224
  • December 15, The Cookie Fair - at the Enfield Shaker Museum 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    • Our annual Cookie Fair is back and better than ever! Our volunteers will make tasty homemade confections to be sold by the pound. All proceeds benefit the Museum. Come early as cookies sell out fast! If you are interested in baking and donating cookies for the Cookie Sale, call the Museum at (603) 632-4346.
    • The Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH 03748
  • Decmeber 31, Holidays at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill End (Dec. 1 - Dec 31)
    • December 1 through December 31. Come see our holiday finest. During the holiday season, Shaker Village will bustle with light-hearted moments that remind us of long-ago winter days filled with wonder and laughter. Make time to delight in life's simple gifts with family and friends as lively music, merriment and candlelight illuminate the village. Complete schedule of activities available this summer.
      SHAKER VILLAGE IS CLOSED DECEMBER 24 & 25.
    • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330

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