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 13, 2025 and School Day September 12, 2025.
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.
2026 DATES
School Day September 11, 2026
Re-Enactment September 12, 2026
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 - 2025
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
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
SCHOOL DAY 2025 SCAVENGER HUNT ANSWERS
Coordinated by the Colonel Daniel Boone Chapter , KYSSAR
The Society of the Descendants of Wshington's Army at Valley Forge
First Families of Kentucky.
By Kathy Cumming posted September 22, 2025 For additional photos CLICK HERE
By Kathy Cummings posted October 28, 2024
By Kathy Cummings
By Kathy Cummings
1947-2022
ADDRESS
P. O. Box 1381
Shelbyville, KY 40066-1381
CONTACT US
Email: info@paintedstonesettlers.org
@ 2003-2026
