South Union Shaker Village

08/24/2026

Join us for the 2026 Harvest Moon Farm to Table dinner in the rustic atmosphere of the 1875 Grain Barn. Menu crafted by River Cottage Farm. Saturday, September 26.
RSVP / $90/person

First course
Fall garden salad, toasted pumpkin seeds, parmesan flakes, ginger balsamic dressing
2nd course
Roasted beet and onion bruschetta
3rd course
Roasted sweet potato stew with herbed goat cheese and sourdough
4th course
Roasted chicken with street corn and tequila cream sauce
5th course
Flan
- https://mailchi.mp/1ad5bde3852a/harvest-moon-farm-to-table-2026

08/15/2026

This installment of "Curating Authenticity" is focusing on how we interpret period spaces in the 1824 Centre House. Watch to learn about a new artifact reproduction that helps us better tell the story of South Union Shakers.

We are most appreciative to Bryan Caviness for donating his time, talents, and the materials to reproduce this South Union bed!

Thank you to Case Antiques for sponsoring this series!

07/17/2026

Progress continues in the 1854 Wash House, and this week we are "Curating Authenticity" with a hearth restoration. The Shakers originally placed brick hearths in the buiding, but in the early 20th century, these were removed and filled with concrete. We are now restoring the hearths using reclaimed Shaker brick.

Thank you to Case Antiques for sponsoring this series!

07/09/2026

South Union Shaker Village needs your help! Please consider signing our petition for a local election option in November.

The goal is to be able to sell our bourbon in the Gift Shop and to resurrect the distillery at South Union Shaker Village.

You can sign the petition here at the museum, or we can come to you!

If you are a registered voter who lives in the same precinct as the museum, please consider signing. For reference, the precinct is the area shaded in green on the maps.

South Union was the only Shaker village in America that made whiskey, inspiring us to unveil our own bourbon in December 2024. The label designed for the bottle is derived from a fruit preserve label used by South Union in the 1870s.

07/04/2026

07/02/2026

We continue "Curating Authenticity" through small details in the 1824 Centre House mantels. When early restoration efforts began in the 1970s, the applied mouldings on the mantels were removed as they were thought to be a later, Victorian addition. After further researech it became apparent that the mouldings were original to construction of the building. Many thanks to our craftsman, Roger Ryan, for reproducing the mouldings that show the Shakers at South Union did not shy away from decorative features in their buildings.

Thank you to Case Antiques for sponsoring this series!

06/25/2026

There's still time to donate to the SUSV 2026 Annual appeal!

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.

https://mailchi.mp/ce82fcf0e877/susv-2025-progress-2026-annual-campaign-reminder

06/19/2026

Join us for a day of activity where children can learn about the history of the South Union Shakers, complete with an oval box painting craft. Afterwards, families are welcome to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the grounds.

Admission to the museum and grounds are free!

The craft and lesson will take place at 10am and 11am. The cost is $10 per child. Limited craft spots available. The recommended age for this craft is children 5 and older, and make sure to wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy!

06/12/2026

Join us tomorrow for our annual Shake, Ride & Roll! Many thanks to Bowling Green League of Bicyclists for partnering with us and Logan Aluminum Inc. for sponsoring this event!

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