White Water Shaker Village

White Water Shaker Village The Friends of White Water Shaker Village are currently working to restore this former Shaker community (1823-1916).

The Shaker buildings and grounds are being restored by the Friends of White Water Shaker Village, so that they may be opened to the public. Private tours for groups may be arranged by contacting [email protected]. The White Water Shaker Village is the only intact Shaker Village remaining of the five that were once in Ohio. Responding to public interest in the White Water Shaker community, the Fri

ends of White Water Shaker Village was organized in 2002. In 2007, the Friends leased the North Family buildings and surrounding acreage from Great Parks (formerly the Hamilton County Park District) to preserve and restore these historically and architecturally significant structures. The Friends of the White Water Shaker Village is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. If you are interested in joining the FWWSV or supporting our mission, please visit our website, http://www.whitewatershakervillage.org .

🎉 America is turning 250! 🎉Summer is the perfect time to explore local history! The History Exchange is bringing togethe...
06/01/2026

🎉 America is turning 250! 🎉
Summer is the perfect time to explore local history! The History Exchange is bringing together museums and historical societies from across the tri-state with family-friendly activities, special events, tours, exhibits, evening programs, and engaging talks. Click the link to discover what's happening near you this summer! Link: https://tinyurl.com/HExchange-2

America 250-Ohio's May theme is Ohio Creates: Arts, Culture, & Literature.The Shakers are known to have contributed to A...
05/29/2026

America 250-Ohio's May theme is Ohio Creates: Arts, Culture, & Literature.

The Shakers are known to have contributed to American culture in many ways – as skilled craftsmen (architecture, furniture, handicrafts) and composers of music and poetry. The Shakers believed that making something well was, in and of itself, an act of prayer.

John Hobart arrived at White Water in 1846 with his wife, Naomi, and eight of their children. Hobart was a talented poet and composed poems on a wide range of topics. At mid-century, he was one of the most prolific composers in the Shaker West. At the close of 1860, most of the Hobart family left White Water, except for John and one daughter. John died in 1866 and is buried at White Water.

05/18/2026

White Water Shaker Village Open House
Sunday, May 24 from 2-5pm
11813 Oxford Road, Harrison, OH 45030
Thanks to ICRCTV for creating this video.

For your calendar...
05/03/2026

For your calendar...

A sincere THANK YOU to all the volunteers over the years who have worked so hard to get the Village where it is today. I...
04/20/2026

A sincere THANK YOU to all the volunteers over the years who have worked so hard to get the Village where it is today. It takes a village!

04/18/2026
America 250-Ohio's April theme is Ohio Moves: Transportation. -ohio
04/17/2026

America 250-Ohio's April theme is Ohio Moves: Transportation.


-ohio

America 250-Ohio's April theme is Ohio Moves: Transportation.Planes, trains and automobiles... well, no planes for the W...
04/16/2026

America 250-Ohio's April theme is Ohio Moves: Transportation.

Planes, trains and automobiles... well, no planes for the White Water Shakers.


-ohio

The Friends of White Water Shaker Village were grateful for the beautiful spring day this past Saturday. We thank all wh...
04/16/2026

The Friends of White Water Shaker Village were grateful for the beautiful spring day this past Saturday. We thank all who were able to attend the Annual Gathering and spend the day with us. Many thanks to Dr. Carol Medlicott for her presentations, as well as to all the raffle donors and volunteers for their time and energy. A special thanks to Doug Lohman and Lohman's Feed Store and Garden Center for the beautiful geraniums, the Mill Town Market for the delicious sandwiches, and the Miami Whitewater Community Church for their hospitality. The Village is blessed to have so many support the restoration efforts.

Looking for something new to do close to home? The History Exchange is highlighting special events for America’s 250th ...
03/30/2026

Looking for something new to do close to home? The History Exchange is highlighting special events for America’s 250th birthday—hands-on activities, lectures, and programs hosted by local museums you may not even know were nearby. Link: https://tinyurl.com/HExchange-1

Address

11813 Oxford Road
Harrison, OH
45030

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when White Water Shaker Village posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to White Water Shaker Village:

Shortcuts

Share