South Union Shaker Village
The Shaker Museum at South Union is a museum of Shaker history located at the site of the South Union Shaker Village in Auburn, Kentucky.
The village was established by the Shakers in 1807 and closed in 1922. The museum is located in the 1824 Centre Family dwelling, an 1824 40-room Centre House, filled with original artifacts exemplifying the Shakers' craftsmanship and unique way of life.
The museum is on the South Union Shakertown Historic Trail, included in the US National Register of Historic Places. The Shaker Museum at South Union is a non-profit educational organization devoted to preserving the Shaker culture and legacy.
HOURS
Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. CST
LOCATION
896 Shaker Museum Road
Auburn, KY 42206
CONTACT
(270) 542-4167
info@southunionshakervillage.com
Testimonials
“Wonderful place to visit. Well worth the trip and the price is reasonable. Very friendly folks telling you about the life of these unique people." Michael Miller
“This museum is simply a GEM! We have to go back and finish the tour. Ran out of time, because there is SO much to see and learn. Staff are super knowledgeable and full of southern charm” Jennifer Jones
“Steeped in history with lots to see, you can easily spend a day touring the Settlement.” Andrea Haury
