APRIL 19th + 20th
Make your reservations to attend the 26th Annual South Union Shaker Seminar, “To Make a Faithful Record:” Researching the Lives of Individual Believers.
The
two-day event, Friday, April 19, and Saturday, April 20, will focus on
biographical research of the Shakers and will include insightful
presentations by authors Carol Medlicott and Glendyne Wergland, Janet
Scott’s first-person interpretation of Sister Mary Settles, hearty meals
served by the Shaker Tavern, and a behind-the-scenes look at some of
the more unique objects in the South Union collection. The event begins
Friday evening at 6:00 pm at the Shaker Tavern and concludes on
Saturday at 3:00 pm, after a day of presentations in the Centre House.
Cost
for the two-day event is $80 for members of the Friends organization,
or $90 for non-members. Student price for the event is $25. Janet
Scott’s presentation, "Mary Settles: The Last Living Shaker at Pleasant
Hill" will take place Friday evening at 7:30pm in the meeting room of
the Centre House. This presentation is free and open to the public.
The South Union Seminar is underwritten by Hilliard Lyons and Michael & Shannon Vitale.
Janet Scott’s presentation is made possible by the Kentucky Humanities Council.
Register to attend today by calling:
1-800-811-8379 or 1-270-542-4167.
The South Union Shaker Village is located 10 miles west of Bowling Green or 3 miles east of Auburn, just of US 68-80.