Pleasant Hill & the Battle of Perryville
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Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
On October 8, 1862, the Pleasant Hill Shakers listened fearfully to the booming of cannons and other sounds of battle. Seventeen miles away, near the small community of Perryville, more than 20,000 Union and Confederate forces were locked in a pivotal battle. For the pacifist Shakers, the fall of 1862 was a particularly troubling time - soldiers marched through the community both before and after the battle, begged for food from the kitchens, camped in the surrounding fields, and stole the Shakers' horses.
Join us for an evening stroll on the 164rd anniversary of the Battle of Perryville as we explore the many ways that this battle impacted the Pleasant Hill Shakers.
General Admission: $15
Members receive a 20% discount.
Tickets: https://shakervillageky.org/events/pleasant-hill-the-battle-of-perryville-2026/
This program will traverse approximately 0.5 mile of graveled, level terrain. Participants should be comfortable walking and navigating stairs in low light/semi-dark conditions. The program will proceed rain or shine, although the route may be modified in case of inclement weather.
This program deals with mature themes including child neglect, warfare, injury, and death, and is intended for ages 12+. Tickets required for all attendees. Dogs are not permitted.
On October 8, 1862, the Pleasant Hill Shakers listened fearfully to the booming of cannons and other sounds of battle. Seventeen miles away, near the small community of Perryville, more than 20,000 Union and Confederate forces were locked in a pivotal battle. For the pacifist Shakers, the fall of 1862 was a particularly troubling time - soldiers marched through the community both before and after the battle, begged for food from the kitchens, camped in the surrounding fields, and stole the Shakers' horses.
Join us for an evening stroll on the 164rd anniversary of the Battle of Perryville as we explore the many ways that this battle impacted the Pleasant Hill Shakers.
General Admission: $15
Members receive a 20% discount.
Tickets: https://shakervillageky.org/events/pleasant-hill-the-battle-of-perryville-2026/
This program will traverse approximately 0.5 mile of graveled, level terrain. Participants should be comfortable walking and navigating stairs in low light/semi-dark conditions. The program will proceed rain or shine, although the route may be modified in case of inclement weather.
This program deals with mature themes including child neglect, warfare, injury, and death, and is intended for ages 12+. Tickets required for all attendees. Dogs are not permitted.
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Where is it happening?
3501 Lexington Rd, Harrodsburg, KY, United States, Kentucky 40330
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Host or PublisherShaker Village of Pleasant Hill
