The 26th South Union Shaker Seminar, “To Make a Faithful Record: Researching the Lives of Individual Believers,” a 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 7:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the Centre House. This presentation is free and open to the public.
Register to attend today by calling 1-800-811-8379 or 1-270-542-4167.
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.
The South Union Shaker Village is located 10 miles west of Bowling Green or 3 miles east of Auburn, just of US 68-80.
For more information: www.shakermuseum.com.