I Love Rocks! at Mercer County Public Library
109 West Lexington Street – Author and amateur geologist Toni Wiley returns with the adventures of Kiki and Camille and their love of rocks. Wiley shares stories of her unique collection gathered from around the world. Starts 1 p.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
Native Dawn – A Flute Gathering at Old Fort Harrod
We are proud to host the Native Dawn Flute and Drum Gathering. This will be a weekend of Native American flute music, drumming, history and education. Three day event, starts Friday at 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 9 a.m.
Behind the Scenes at the Museum at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
3501 Lexington Road – Explore Shakertown’s unique collection with three workshops: Hymns, Religion and Spirituality, and Silk. Price: $20 for annual passholders, $30 for general entry. All three workshops start at 2 p.m. 859- 734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
Painting Demonstration by Marianna McDonald at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
3501 Lexington Road – Demonstration takes place at the Welcome Center. McDonald’s art will be available for purchase. Participation is included with admission. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
Daily Adventures at Shaker Village
Admission to Shaker Village grants you full access to The Historic Centre, The Farm and The Preserve, with a full day of self-guided and staff-led tours, talks, hands-on activities, farm experiences and more. Visit seasonal exhibits, tour historic buildings and hike over 30 miles of nature trails. Exhibits are open: Sunday – Saturday: 10 AM […]
Unlock Your Story-Family History for Beginners
Unlock Your Story—Family History For Beginners at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Historian David Kirkpatrick offers guidelines to discover your family’s story. Starts 1 p.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
Broomologie Demonstration at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
• Broomologie Demonstration at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Artisan Lawson Whitt will be hand-making brooms on antique equipment. Brooms will be available for purchase at the Welcome Center. Participation is included with admission. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
Geologic Walk at Shaker Village
• Geologic Walk Through Time at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Guided tour through millions of years of geologic time along the river road into the Kentucky River Palisades. Starts 10 a.m. Price: $20 for annual passholder, $30 for everyone else, includes complimentary admission and voucher redeemable for 20 percent off […]
Blessing of the Hounds at Shaker Village
• Blessing of the Hounds at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Warm up with wonderful winter breakfast foods alongside roaring outdoor fire pits as Shaker Village and the Long Run Woodford Hounds fox hunters host a traditionblessing of the hounds, riders, and horses, followed by the first meet of the formal hunting […]
James Harrod Battle for Kentucky
Enjoy great outdoor theater in the historic amphitheater at Old Fort Harrod State Park. “James Harrod: The Battle for Kentucky” gives visitors a very entertaining and historically correct story of Harrodsburg’s founding days.
