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The Painted Stone Settlers are a Living History Group located in Shelbyville,
 KY

Turn back time to 1781 when Squire Boone and his group of settlers were harassed by Indian attacks.


Each year we present the re-enactment of
The Long Run Massacre of 1781. Join us on September 7, 2024 and School Day September 6, 2024. 


UP TO DATE NEWS FOR THE
2024 EVENT

Posted by Kathy Cummings  January 10, 2024

FOR SCHOOLS: Many of you asked if there would be food for sale on School Day, September 8. And the answer is YES! Our food vendor will be on site with sandwiches, chips, drinks, snacks and candy. No need to preorder.

The Painted Stone Settlers receive a donation from
Founding Sons LE/MV MC Longrifle Chapter 1776

Helping Preserve Community History Through Education

SHELBYVILLE, KY - A month before the Long Run Massacre & Floyd’s Defeat living history re-enactment is to take place on Saturday, Sept. 9, The Painted Stone Settlers accepted a generous donation from the Longrifle Chapter of the Founding Sons Motorcycle Club of Shelby County. For the last 24 years, the re-enactment group has hosted an extremely popular School Day for area students and parents/teachers.



Painted Stone Settlers, Inc. was formed in 1999 and incorporated as a 501(c)3 Non Profit Corporation.

Meetings are held the first Thursday of the month at various location in Shelbyville, KY. Meetings are held more frequently just prior to the Long Run Massacre re-enactment.

Annual dues are $25/family and $15/individual.

2024 DATES
School Day September 6, 2024
ReEnactment  September 7, 2024

To participate in the re-enactment you must be juried and have filled out the appropriate paper work including registration forms and waivers. In addition to the general guidelines below - see also specific clothing guidelines for your specific persona.

General Guidelines
There will be two camps set up: one for the Native re-enactors,
and another for settlers and militia. There will be an area designated for horses.
The only other animals permitted will be Disability Service Animals.

RE-ENACTORS REGISTRATION





The Painted Stone Settlers, Inc.
P. O. Box 1381
Shelbyville, KY 40066

Officers - 2023 

President - Kent McKinney
Cell 502-513-8100
kent.paperpredator@gmail.com

Scribe and School Day Coordinator  - Helen McKinney
502-478-0379
helenmckinney1969@gmail.com

Vice President - Kathy Cummings
Office 502-228-3746
Cell 502-500-4475
kathy.cummings@graphicenterprises.net 

Treasurer - Karen Powell
Cell 502-229-6331
info@paintedstonesettlers.org

Quartermaster - Allen Marsee 
Home (502) 878-5931
campmasterallen@gmail.com

The Annual Re-Enactment is held at Red Orchard Park.

704 Kentucky Street
Red Orchard Park
Shelbyville, KY 40065


ADMISSION
Admission cost for the event is $6 per adult, $3 for ages 3-12 and free for ages 3 and under.

School Day admission is $4.00





Photos from the 2022 Re-Enactment

By Kathy Cummings

Photos of the 2019 Long Run Massacre
Re-Enactment

By Kathy Cummings

Remembering
Eric McClain

1947-2022

ADDRESS
P. O. Box 1381
Shelbyville, KY 40066-1381

CONTACT US
Email: info@paintedstonesettlers.org

@ 2003-2024

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