South Union Shaker Village

10/20/2026

"Curating Authenticity" extends beyond the walls of the historic structures at South Union. The Shakers kept excellent records in all aspects, including the landscaping decisions in the community. In the near future, we are planting two magnolia trees outside of the 1846 Ministry Shop where Elder Harvey Eades describes they had been planted. We are grateful to Hanlin Bavely for his support in landscape restoration which will be in memory of his late wife Jane.

Thank you to Case Antiques for sponsoring this series!

10/06/2026

Join us for the annual SUSV Shaker Breakfast on Saturday, November 7th! 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!

By reservation only:
$35/members + $40/non-members
Saturday, November 7—two seatings available at 8:30 AM + 10:30 AM.
1869 South Union Hotel

tickets: https://southunionshakervillage.com/events/shaker-breakfast-2026/- https://mailchi.mp/bb9915a7f698/shaker-breakfast-2026

09/23/2026

After months of work in the South Union Hotel, we are pleased to show the progress in the kitchen! While this space needs to be functional for rentals and events, we still strive to "Curate Authenticity."

The mantel was replicated by a talented carpenter, James Gillen of The Oak Grove Makery.

Many thanks to Case Antiques for sponsoring this series!

09/19/2026

Please consider reaching out to Mercer County elected officials and voicing your concern over a data center next to Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill.

09/17/2026

Tickets are still available for the SUSV HARVEST MOON FARM TO TABLE DINNER at 6:30pm on Saturday, September 26. RSVP required: $90/person.

Menu crafted by River Cottage Farms.

First course
Fall garden salad with 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

We are grateful to Reed Law Group PLC for sponsoring this event!

- https://mailchi.mp/808929416e53/harvest-moon-farm-to-table-reminder

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 wh***ey, 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