SHAKER MUSEUM AT

AUBURN, KY

The Shaker Museum at Auburn in Kentucky is a historic museum dedicated to preserving the culture and history of the Shakers. It is located in the former Shaker village of South Union, one of the last remaining Shaker communities in the United States. The museum was established in 1959 and features a variety of exhibits that highlight the history, culture and lifestyle of the Shakers.

The museum’s main exhibit is the original 1806 Shaker Meetinghouse, which was moved to the museum’s site in 1961. The building is an example of an early Shaker structure and contains artifacts from the Shaker period, such as furniture, tools, clothing, and religious and agricultural items. The museum also has a library that contains books and manuscripts from the Shaker period.

In addition to the exhibits, the museum also offers educational programs, such as lectures, classes, and workshops. Visitors can also explore the museum’s grounds, which feature a number of historic buildings, such as the 1811 South Union Shaker meetinghouse, the 1825 West Union Shaker meetinghouse, and the 1829 East Union Shaker meetinghouse.

The Shaker Museum at Auburn in Kentucky is a unique and important historical site that provides visitors with an opportunity to learn about Shaker history and culture. The museum offers a variety of exhibits, educational programs, and activities that help visitors gain a better understanding of the Shakers and their legacy.

SHAKER MUSEUM AT is a Uncategorized or General Museum in AUBURN KY. US MID #8402100016

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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SHAKER MUSEUM AT
511 PETERSON AVE
AUBURN
KY
42206

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