Education Programs at South Union Shaker Village are generously supported by the Spiller Family.
The Lost Village of South Union
Learn to assess the landscape and built environment like a historian! Guided by professional historians students explore the 1824 Centre House, observe features on the landscape, and examine archaeological finds to piece together South Union’s history.
Program Cost: $7 per student, $7 per chaperone
Recommended for Grades: Middle School, High School
Available: Fall & Spring
To Grandmother’s House We Go! Southern Culture & Foodways
An old favorite, this interactive program continues by popular demand. Students participate in churning, grinding, and mixing as they explore southern culture through food selection and meal preparation.
Program Cost: $7 per student, $7 per chaperone
Recommended for Grades: K-6th
Available: select dates November-December
A Mighty Task
Trying out tasks that made the village run successfully and connecting these tasks to today’s careers makes for hands-on, engaging program specially designed for differently-abled children and teens.
For more information or to book a program contact Sally at [email protected]
Don’t see what you are looking for? SUSV can tailor a program to supplement many units of study including Science, English, and Math. There is no additional charge for this service. Just ask, it’s what we do!
Concerned about the cost of bus transportation? South Union may be able to help. Check out SUSV’s Public School Bus Fund and download the request form here.
South Union carefully constructs rich learning experiences that encourage students to make connections to what they are learning in the classroom. Whether onsite or at your location, South Union offers engaging material on relevant topics.
Did you know? Teachers organizing a field trip never pay admission. Contact SUSV for details.