South Union Shaker Village

South Union Shaker Village The historic site of the South Union Shaker Village South Union today is more than just a memory.

It is a place to visit and learn firsthand about the Shaker way of life. Several of the original buildings have been restored and now house a fine museum of Shaker folklife and material culture and a unique gift shop.

Two Special Events in June!SHAKE, RIDE + ROLL 2026 / JUNE 13th / 8AMBowling Green League of Bicyclists (BGLOB) + South U...
06/05/2026

Two Special Events in June!

SHAKE, RIDE + ROLL 2026 / JUNE 13th / 8AM
Bowling Green League of Bicyclists (BGLOB) + 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.

SUMMER FAMILY DAY
SATURDAY / JUNE 20th / 10AM–4PM
A day of activity where children can learn about the history of the South Union Shakers, complete with an oval box painting craft. Picnic on the grounds and tour the village free of charge.

https://mailchi.mp/40eafc898f48/bike-event-family-day-9697974

Congratulations to our Executive Director, Tommy Hines, for receiving the Ida Lee Willis Memorial Award for 2026. The aw...
06/03/2026

Congratulations to our Executive Director, Tommy Hines, for receiving the Ida Lee Willis Memorial Award for 2026. The award is granted each year by the Ida Lee Willis Memorial Foundation and the Kentucky Heritage Council to someone who has made an impact in the field of historic preservation. The citation reads, "For his exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to the preservation, interpretation, and operation of South Union Shaker Village, and for his dedication to promoting cultural and architectural heritage through civic and volunteer involvement, and for inspiring a deeper public appreciation of historic places through visionary stewardship."

Besides his work at South Union Shaker Village, Tommy serves on the boards of Landmark Trust, Green River Academy Historic Site, the Kentucky Historical Society, Communal Studies Association, Green River Museum, and Old Salem Museum and Gardens in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He has presented on Kentucky history and Southern decorative arts for the Speed Art Museum, the Decorative Arts Trust, the Frist Art Museum, Colonial Williamsburg, and the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts.

05/30/2026

Using period-correct lighting in historic spaces is one small, but impactful way we are "Curating Authenticity" within the museum. As time went on and lighting changed, the Shakers embraced new advances in technology. In the 1910s, the Shakers electrified the Centre House and installed modern, electric light in the building.

Thank you to Case Antiques for sponsoring this series!

Join us for a day of activity where kids can learn about the history of the South Union Shakers, complete with an oval b...
05/29/2026

Join us for a day of activity where kids can learn about the history of the South Union Shakers, complete with an oval box painting craft. Afterwards, families are welcome to have a picnic on the grounds and tour the village free of charge.

Limited craft spots available, reservations are required. The recommended age for this craft is children 5 and older, and make sure to wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! The oval box painting activity begins at 10AM.

Admission to the grounds will be free for all, even those not participating in the craft activity. Those who visit are encouraged to make a family day of it and bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the grounds. Hours of operation are 10am-4pm.

Register online here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/family-day-craft-registration

Thank you to all who attended our America250 Symposium this weekend! We are grateful to our speakers, Carol Medlicott, D...
05/20/2026

Thank you to all who attended our America250 Symposium this weekend! We are grateful to our speakers, Carol Medlicott, Doug Winiarski, Christian Goodwillie, and Tommy Hines for their time and expertise.

Thank you to our title sponsor, who helped make this event a big success, Lewisburg Banking Company. Many thanks to our additional sponsors, Reed Law Group PLC, Bouldin Roofing Co Inc, LTC Connect Logan County-Tourism, and Chris & Jobi Givens.

We hope you will celebrate with us the progress that was made at South Union Shaker Village during 2025. Our goal is to ...
05/01/2026

We hope you will 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.
Please support South Union Shaker Village by contributing toward our Annual Appeal Campaign for 2026.- https://mailchi.mp/dfe74803610c/susv-2025-progress-2026-annual-campaign

04/25/2026

In the 1854 Wash House, our attemps at "Curating Authenticity" are researched down to the microscopic level. We sent samples of exterior woodwork to Susan Buck, who discovered this shocking color through microscopic analysis. This is just one of three exterior doors on the front of the building that will be painted to represent the color the Shakers used in the mid-nineteenth century.

Many thanks to Case Antiques for sponsoring this series!

Our lantern project is moving along beautifully! Many thanks to Alan and Adrienne Dieball, Dent and Phyllis Morriss, Don...
04/16/2026

Our lantern project is moving along beautifully! Many thanks to Alan and Adrienne Dieball, Dent and Phyllis Morriss, Don Hansen, Lois Madden, and Rex & Suzi Payne for contributing to our efforts to illuminate the village.

If you are interested in funding a lantern and post, give us a call at 270-542-4167.

Join us this Saturday for our Spring Open House! The museum will be offering free admission to the grounds as well!Our v...
04/14/2026

Join us this Saturday for our Spring Open House! The museum will be offering free admission to the grounds as well!

Our vendors include:
Of Wood and Clay
K.G. Woodworks
Susan Crum-Cox
Bo’s Breads
Sarah's Stitches
Paper Trail Art
Scent of the Sun Soap
Auntie "M" Stuff
General George Stillhouse
The South Union Shaker Village Gift Shop

04/10/2026

Join us in welcoming warmer weather with our Spring Open House! The South Union Gift Shop will feature new merchandise, as well as tried and true favorites. Guests will have the opportunity to shop from several local craft vendors, including our own Shakertown Spirits Bourbon!
No admission charge.
Saturday, April 18, 2026
10AM – 4PM
Centre House / South Union Shaker Village

Address

P. O. Box 177, 896 Shaker Museum Road
Auburn, KY
42206

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+12705424167

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