Programs

Explore 250 years of Shaker history in the Capital Region! Discover how Ann Lee and her followers began building a home in the woods north of Albany that grew into a movement that spread across the country and has endured centuries. Experience live demonstrations, get hands-on with activities, and view rare historic Shaker footage. Special collections will also be on display, offering a closer look at the art, craft, and daily life of the Shakers. Celebrate this remarkable legacy and see how their influence still resonates today!

Get hands-on with Shaker life! Try basket and box making, broom making, seed packing, chair weaving, and string-bound journal binding, or watch spinning and weaving in action. Explore Shaker innovations, rare artifacts, and museum collections, and join the Shaker Heritage Society’s tinker zone for fun, interactive activities. Live demos, hands-on crafts, and historic treasures await!

Participating Organizations:
Shaker Heritage Society
New York State Museum
New York State Library
Cobalt Workshop
Hudson Mohawk Weavers Guild
Shaker Museum
Hancock Shaker Village
Sandy’s Fiber Arts
Chuck Thorne
Northeast Woodworkers Association