Stories and Spirits at the Shaker Cemetery
Far from seeing the spirit world as threatening, the Shakers fully embraced visions, dreams, and communication with the spirits. Don’t be fooled by the modest gravestones in this cemetery established
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Seed Swap and Winter Sowing Workshop
Get a head start on the next gardening season by learning the basics of winter sowing and gathering new seeds. Seed swap: 10 am - 10:30 am and 11:00 to
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Stories and Spirits at the Shaker Cemetery
Far from seeing the spirit world as threatening, the Shakers fully embraced visions, dreams, and communication with the spirits. Don’t be fooled by the modest gravestones in this cemetery established
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POSTPONED – “Harvesting, Saving, and Planting Seeds” Presentation and Swap
Led by Master Gardener, Martie Teumim, learn how to identify, harvest, and propagate native plants from seeds that are found in your own backyard. Learn how to properly harvest seeds
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“Land, Liberty, and Loss” Reading and Discussion Program
Guided by scholar Dr. Elana Krischer, Shaker Heritage Society will host four book discussions this spring drawn from Humanities New York’s “Land, Liberty, and Loss” Reading and Discussion program. Through
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Women’s Wellness Tea Talk
We are thrilled to be hosting this tea talk with Barbara Grose of Herbal Turtle Teas. This hour-long talk will focus on mom's health in celebration of Mother's Day! In
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A Weekend of Celebrations for the Shaker Studies Community and Friends
This year marks the 250th anniversary of the Shakers’ departure from England and arrival in North America. Independent researchers, scholars, and anyone interested in Shaker history are invited to gather
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Utopian Dream? – Walking Tour of the Shaker Site
Founded by English mystic Mother Ann Lee, the Shakers formed small, thriving villages based upon principles of equality and compassion. A celibate community, their worship was infused with music and
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Paranormal Report with Tri-City NY Paranormal Society
Enjoy a night of paranormal research and lecture of the paranormal evidence collected by the Tri-city NY Paranormal Society during their investigations of the shaker property. We will be showing
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Paranormal Report: The Ghosts of Shaker Heritage Society
Join us at Shaker Heritage Society for a special lecture and presentation by renowned paranormal investigator Jack Kenna of Discover Plus series Haunted Case Files, and his team Rensselaer Paranormal
