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SUMMARY:Paranormal Report: The Ghosts of Shaker Heritage Society
DESCRIPTION: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 Research for a discussion and reveal of paranormal evidence captured here at Shaker Heritage Society. Over the past several years Jack and his team have been holding investigations here as part of his paranormal classes he teaches at both Hudson Valley Community College and SUNY Schenectady (SCCC). During their numerous investigations of the Meeting Hall\, Barn and Ministry Building\, Jack\, his team and students have captured evidence of spirit activity on both audio and video in all these locations. Listen to the spirit voices that have been captured\, watch some unique video of activity\, and hear stories of personal experiences by Jack and his team members. Join us for this unique lecture/presentation as Jack reveals the evidence and discusses how the history of Shaker Heritage lends itself to support the spirit activity here\, as well as just who might be haunting the various locations. \nSuggested donation of $5. Donations can be made at Eventbrite.com or at the door!
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/paranormal-report-the-ghosts-of-shaker-heritage-society/
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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SUMMARY:Paranormal Report with Tri-City NY Paranormal Society
DESCRIPTION: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 audio and video of possible events that occurred during their investigations and brainstorm the ideas of what these events may be and why they may be happening. \nPlease reserve your ticket at Eventbrite!
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/paranormal-report-with-tri-city-ny-paranormal-society/
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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SUMMARY:Utopian Dream? - Walking Tour of the Shaker Site
DESCRIPTION: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 dance. Like other social and religious experiments of their day\, the Believers were seeking to create Heaven on Earth. To what extent did they succeed? \nThis tour will begin and end in the historic Meeting House\, but it will involve walking around parts of the site on uneven ground. There will be an optional “coda” trip to the famous Shaker cemetery\, to which we will drive. \nReserve your tickets now on Eventbrite! \n  \nMore about Ann Sayers \nAnn Sayers is a long-time volunteer at the Shaker Heritage Society. Over the decades\, she has grown a deep interest in the history of the Watervliet “Believers\,” as the Shakers called themselves. Her research has resulted in several published articles\, as well as in her book\, “Their Name is Wicks…”
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/utopian-dream-walking-tour-of-the-shaker-site/
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Tours
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SUMMARY:A Weekend of Celebrations for the Shaker Studies Community and Friends
DESCRIPTION: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 in Albany for a weekend of special tours\, talks\, celebration\, and community connection.\n\n\nSave Your Seat!
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/departure-day-a-weekend-of-celebrations-for-the-shaker-studies-community-and-friends/
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Lectures,Tours
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SUMMARY:Women's Wellness Tea Talk
DESCRIPTION: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 this talk we will discuss the difference in a variety of teas. Explore what a tisane is. And how both can influence your health. \nAfter the talk\, you will sample a variety of teas and tisanes that are handcrafted by Herbal Turtle Teas. \nEach participant will walk away with a unique teacup of their choosing. \nFor an additional $15\, you may purchase a Mother’s Day gift bag from Herbal Turtle Teas. This bag includes your choice of 5 tea bags\, a jar of local honey\, and a fancy spoon! Please select the add on button on Eventbrite to pay for this gift bag! \nThere will be individual tea bags for sale\, as well. \nPlease register online at Eventbrite! \n  \nMore about Herbal Turtle Teas: \nWelcome to the world of Herbal Turtle Teas\, where the art of crafting exceptional tea blends meets the expertise of Master Herbalist and tea artisan\, Barbara Grose. As the visionary force behind our beloved teas\, Barb’s journey into the realm of herbal concoctions began after she earned her master’s degree in Herbal Medicine from the renowned Tai Sophia Institute\, known as the Maryland University of Integrated Health. \nIn 2011\, the seeds of Herbal Turtle Teas were planted\, blossoming into a haven for tea enthusiasts seeking both a delightful sensory experience and holistic well-being. Barb\, with her wealth of knowledge and passion\, extends her offerings beyond just teas\, providing classes and personalized consulting to guide individuals in discovering blends tailored to their unique needs. \nOver the past decade\, Barb has meticulously curated over 25 blends\, each designed to cater to a spectrum of purposes – from post-workout recovery to aiding in relaxation and even supporting nursing mothers. These blends\, marked by their refreshing taste and rich therapeutic benefits\, have become a testament to Barb’s dedication to enhancing lives through the harmonious fusion of herbs. \nExplore the world of Herbal Turtle Teas and experience the magic of “Blends with Benefits.” Allow our specialty blends to comfort your mind\, invigorate your body\, and nourish your soul\, as we continue to embark on this flavorful journey towards holistic well-being.
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/womens-wellness-tea-talk/
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Workshops
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SUMMARY:"Land\, Liberty\, and Loss" Reading and Discussion Program
DESCRIPTION: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 these texts we will explore the founding of New York and the United States through the lens of indigenous\, and in particular Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) history\, society\, politics\, and struggle for sovereignty. \nThe Shakers’ arrival in the New World in 1774 places them squarely at the center of the history and legacy of the American Revolution. While ardent pacifists and radically egalitarian\, the early Shakers can also be understood as the beneficiaries of the dispossession of indigenous nations: as 18th century immigrants to the New World\, tenant farmers\, and colonists eager to expand their settlements. This series will explore this broader socio-political context that facilitated the arrival and expansion of the Shaker experiment in the United States. \nWe will be meeting Wednesdays @ 6pm:  \nMarch 6th\, April 3rd\, May 1st\, and June 5th! \nAdmission is FREE\, but RSVP’s are required. Please RSVP at Eventbrite. \n  \nBooks: \nThe Divided Ground: Indians\, Settlers\, and the Northern Borderland of the American Revolution \nWhy You Can’t Teach United States History Without American Indians \nConspiracy of Interests: Iroquois Dispossession and the Rise of New York State \nOur Beloved Kin: A New History of King Philip’s War \nLink to more info: https://humanitiesny.org/our-work/programs/reading-discussion/land-liberty-loss-readings/
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/land-liberty-and-loss-reading-and-discussion-program/
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - "Harvesting\, Saving\, and Planting Seeds" Presentation and Swap
DESCRIPTION: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 and the best ways to save them over the winter\, plant them in fall\, or start them in spring. Spring seed starting will also be discussed. \nSeed swap will be volunteer led\, please bring seeds if you are interested in swapping! \nSeed Swap will start at 11am and be followed by the presentation at 11:45am. \nThis event celebrates and continues the history of the Watervliet (Albany) Shakers who began a major industry in the 1790s by developing the process of packaging seeds in small envelopes for sale. This event is co-sponsored by Shaker Heritage Society and Historic Albany Foundation. \nPlease reserve your ticket online at Eventbrite! \n  \nMARTIE TEUMIM \nMartie Teumim has been an Albany County Master Gardener since 2001. She is a retired high school English teacher and software trainer. Her latest interest is in native and pollinator plants. She is a member of the Capital Region Chapter of Wild Ones\, a native plant and natural landscape organization. She has two grown daughters and two grandchildren. She lives in Delmar with her husband and two cats.
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/harvesting-saving-and-planting-seeds-presentation-and-swap/
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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SUMMARY:Stories and Spirits at the Shaker Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Far from seeing the spirit world as threatening\, the Shakers fully embraced visions\, dreams\, and communication with the spirits. \nDon’t be fooled by the modest gravestones in this cemetery established in 1785 – they mark the resting places of some of the most innovative\, creative\, and radical figures of the 18th and 19th century. This special October tour series led by Shaker Heritage staff will explore remarkable stories of the Shakers and their unique religious and social movement\, which is recognized as the most successful communal society in the US. \n$5 SHS Member \n$10 General Admission \nThe tours are an hour long. In case of rain\, the talk will be held at the Shaker Heritage Barn. \nPlease register at Eventbrite! To register offline or for more information\, please contact educator@shakerheritage.org or call 518-456-7890\, x3.
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/stories-and-spirits-at-the-shaker-cemetery-4/
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Tours
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SUMMARY:Seed Swap and Winter Sowing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Get a head start on the next gardening season by learning the basics of winter sowing and gathering new seeds. \nSeed swap: 10 am – 10:30 am and 11:00 to Noon*\nWorkshop: 10:30-11:00 am\nShaker Heritage Society Heritage Barn \nWinter sowing is a great way to produce seedlings\, and you don’t need indoor space or fancy equipment. The workshop will be presented by Schenectady County Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners Janet Given Chen and Kathryn Adams Harter. \nBefore and after the presentation\, participants are welcome to bring seeds to swap with other gardeners. Participants are not required to attend both the workshop and seed swap events.  See information below on saving seeds and preparing for the seed swap. \nThis event celebrates and continues the history of the Watervliet (Albany) Shakers who began a major industry in the 1790s by developing the process of packaging seeds in small envelopes for sale. Bring a picnic to enjoy on the site and take a stroll in the Shaker Heritage herb garden after the program. The event is co-sponsored by Shaker Heritage Society\, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schenectady County\, and Historic Albany Foundation. \nThis event is FREE! (Donations are appreciated.) Your RSVP will really help us plan the program\, but walk-ins are welcome. You can RSVP at Eventbrite\, contact educator@shakerheritage.org\, or call 518-456-7890\, x3. \nPreparing for the seed swap\n* What to bring:  Your seeds\, labeled (see below).  Please note how OLD the seeds are.\nSmall jars\, empty and washed pill bottles\, or envelopes to take seeds home.  We will have some supplies available. \nHere are labels and envelopes to use for your seeds. \n* Rules of the road:\nCan I bring seeds leftover from commercial packets?        Yes\, just note the date.\nCan I bring seeds from hybrid plants?         We’d rather you didn’t\, since they usually do not produce the same plant.\nCan I take seeds even if I don’t have any to offer?         Yes\, we are glad to help other gardeners.\nIs there a limit to what I can take?        Take only what you can use. \nResources on saving seeds: \nhttps://seedsavers.org/learn/seed-saving/ and https://seedsavers.org/storing-seeds/ \nhttps://extension.sdstate.edu/how-store-leftover-garden-seeds \nSeed for the Garden – Virginia Tech \nGuide to Seed Saving\, Seed Stewardship & Seed Sovereignty from the Seed Ambassadors Project \nNOFA Natural Farmer Winter 2011-12 issue includes articles on organic seed saving from the Northeast Organic Farmers Association. \nVegetable Seed Saving Handbook – free seed saving handbook by Jack Rowe \n 
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/seed-swap-and-winter-sowing-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Stories and Spirits at the Shaker Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Far from seeing the spirit world as threatening\, the Shakers fully embraced visions\, dreams\, and communication with the spirits. \nDon’t be fooled by the modest gravestones in this cemetery established in 1785 – they mark the resting places of some of the most innovative\, creative\, and radical figures of the 18th and 19th century. This special October tour series led by Shaker Heritage staff will explore remarkable stories of the Shakers and their unique religious and social movement\, which is recognized as the most successful communal society in the US. \n$5 SHS Member \n$10 General Admission \nThe tours are an hour long. In case of rain\, the talk will be held at the Shaker Heritage Barn. \nPlease register at Eventbrite! To register offline or for more information\, please contact educator@shakerheritage.org or call 518-456-7890\, x3.
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/stories-and-spirits-at-the-shaker-cemetery-3/
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Tours
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SUMMARY:Stories and Spirits at the Shaker Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Far from seeing the spirit world as threatening\, the Shakers fully embraced visions\, dreams\, and communication with the spirits. \nDon’t be fooled by the modest gravestones in this cemetery established in 1785 – they mark the resting places of some of the most innovative\, creative\, and radical figures of the 18th and 19th century. This special October tour series led by Shaker Heritage staff will explore remarkable stories of the Shakers and their unique religious and social movement\, which is recognized as the most successful communal society in the US. \n$5 SHS Member \n$10 General Admission \nThe tours are an hour long. In case of rain\, the talk will be held at the Shaker Heritage Barn. \nPlease register at Eventbrite! To register offline or for more information\, please contact educator@shakerheritage.org or call 518-456-7890\, x3.
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/stories-and-spirits-at-the-shaker-cemetery-2/
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Tours
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SUMMARY:Stories and Spirits at the Shaker Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Far from seeing the spirit world as threatening\, the Shakers fully embraced visions\, dreams\, and communication with the spirits. \nDon’t be fooled by the modest gravestones in this cemetery established in 1785 – they mark the resting places of some of the most innovative\, creative\, and radical figures of the 18th and 19th century. This special October tour series led by Shaker Heritage staff will explore remarkable stories of the Shakers and their unique religious and social movement\, which is recognized as the most successful communal society in the US. \n$5 SHS Member \n$10 General Admission \nThe tours are an hour long. In case of rain\, the talk will be held at the Shaker Heritage Barn. \nPlease register at Eventbrite! To register offline or for more information\, please contact educator@shakerheritage.org or call 518-456-7890\, x3.
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/stories-and-spirits-at-the-shaker-cemetery/
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T103000
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SUMMARY:The Shakers' Physic Garden of Remedies
DESCRIPTION:The Shakers are credited with establishing the first herbal medicine industry in the US in 1820. \nThe Watervliet Shakers’ herbal medicine industry began in 1827 with about 140 products and grew to almost 300 items by 1860. Our herb garden has 150 plants\, all of which are labeled according to their uses by the Shakers. This tour will introduce a bit of history about this innovative industry and shed new light on both the ornamentals and weeds in your garden. \nThis tour is FREE\, but RSVP’s are appreciated. Please register at Eventbrite.
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/the-shakers-physic-garden-of-remedies-2/
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Tours
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SUMMARY:Walking in the Wicks' Footsteps - Tour of the Watervliet Shaker Site
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour and storytelling about a Shaker family that spanned the greater part of the 1800s at the Watervliet Shaker community. \nThe stories of the Wicks family members reflect a wide range of experiences of those who sought refuge with the Shakers. Job and Polly Wicks and their 10 children arrived in the fall of 1824 and began a 70-year association with the Shakers. Some members stayed with the Shakers for the rest of their lives and undertook a variety of work for the community\, some played important roles during the spiritual revival known as the Era of Manifestations\, and others left for various reasons. Tour guide Ann Sayers is the author of Their Name is Wicks. \nGeneral Admission $10 \nSHS Members $5 \nPlease register online at Eventbrite or contact Lorraine Weiss at educator@shakerheritage.org or 518-456-7890\, x3
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/walking-in-the-wicks-footsteps-tour-of-the-watervliet-shaker-site-2/
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T120000
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SUMMARY:Tour of Watervliet Shaker West Family Site
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this rare tour of Watervliet Shaker history! \nThe Watervliet Shaker West Family was the last to be organized\, in 1810\, and the first to close\, in 1914. When the buildings were rehabilitated in the 1940s for private residential use\, the upper floors of the Dwelling House were not altered for apartments. The tour will introduce the history of the West Family and will include a visit to the former bedrooms\, Meeting Room\, and attic storage areas. Participants must be able to climb several flights of stairs. \nPlease register online at Eventbrite or contact Lorraine Weiss at educator@shakerheritage.org or 518-456-7890\, x3 \nGeneral Admission $15 \nSHS Members & Volunteers FREE
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/tour-of-watervliet-shaker-west-family-site-2/
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230722T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230722T113000
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SUMMARY:Walking in the Wicks' Footsteps - Tour of the Watervliet Shaker Site
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour and storytelling about a Shaker family that spanned the greater part of the 1800s at the Watervliet Shaker community. \nThe stories of the Wicks family members reflect a wide range of experiences of those who sought refuge with the Shakers. Job and Polly Wicks and their 10 children arrived in the fall of 1824 and began a 70-year association with the Shakers. Some members stayed with the Shakers for the rest of their lives and undertook a variety of work for the community\, some played important roles during the spiritual revival known as the Era of Manifestations\, and others left for various reasons. Tour guide Ann Sayers is the author of Their Name is Wicks. \nGeneral Admission $10 \nSHS Members $5 \nPlease register online at Eventbrite or contact Lorraine Weiss at educator@shakerheritage.org or 518-456-7890\, x3
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/walking-in-the-wicks-footsteps-tour-of-the-watervliet-shaker-site/
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T113000
DTSTAMP:20260605T111659
CREATED:20230711T164545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T154759Z
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SUMMARY:The Shakers' Physic Garden of Remedies
DESCRIPTION:The Shakers are credited with establishing the 1st herbal medicine industry in the US in 1820. \nThe Watervliet Shakers’ herbal medicine industry began in 1827 with about 140 products and grew to almost 300 items by 1860. Our herb garden has 150 plants\, all of which are labeled according to their uses by the Shakers. The tour will introduce a bit of history about this innovative industry and shed new light on both the ornamentals and weeds in your garden. \nMake sure you reserve your spot for this FREE tour on our Eventbrite!
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/the-shakers-physic-garden-of-remedies/
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T111659
CREATED:20230711T173559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T154936Z
UID:91672-1689417000-1689422400@home.shakerheritage.org
SUMMARY:Tour of Watervliet Shaker West Family Site
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this rare tour of Watervliet Shaker history! \nThe Watervliet Shaker West Family was the last to be organized\, in 1810\, and the first to close\, in 1914. When the buildings were rehabilitated in the 1940s for private residential use\, the upper floors of the Dwelling House were not altered for apartments. The tour will introduce the history of the West Family and will include a visit to the former bedrooms\, Meeting Room\, and attic storage areas. Participants must be able to climb several flights of stairs. \nPlease register online at Eventbrite or contact Lorraine Weiss at educator@shakerheritage.org or 518-456-7890\, x3 \nGeneral Admission $15 \nSHS Members & Volunteers FREE
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/tour-of-watervliet-shaker-west-family-site/
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T111659
CREATED:20221112T061247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221112T061247Z
UID:90981-1687370400-1687374000@home.shakerheritage.org
SUMMARY:The Serious Side of Food: A Reading and Discussion Program
DESCRIPTION:Join facilitator Lavada Nahon and staff from Shaker Heritage Society for a monthly book club all about food.  \nThis is a six-part monthly book club all about food. We will meet at 6 pm at the Meeting House on  January 18th\, February 15th\, March 15th\, April 19th\, May 17th\, and June 21st. \nTogether\, we will explore the history\, politics\, economics\, and social nuances of food in America. What do we eat and why? Who controls the production of food and at what cost? What do we mean when we talk about eating “responsibly”? Is our modern ideal of clean living just a mirror of 19th century trends? \nBooks: \n\nThe Road to Wellville\, T. Coraghessan Boyle\nIn Defense of Food\, Michael Pollan\nThe Jungle\, Upton Sinclair\nFood Politics\, Marion Nestle\nDiet for a Small Planet\, Frances Moore Lappé\nThe Third Plate\, Dan Barber\n\nJoin the conversation! Please plan on attending all sessions. A limited number of copies of each book will be available on loan to registered participants. \nAbout the facilitator: \nA culinary historian\, interpreter and editor\, Lavada Nahon is currently the Interpreter of African American History for the New York State Office of Parks\, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Nahon’s scholarship encompasses Dutch\, British\, French and African culinary traditions in the Mid Atlantic spanning the 17th-19th centuries. Her work is focused in particular on the lives and work of enslaved cooks in the homes of the elite class. \nRegister via Eventbrite. Registration is free but limited to 20 people. \nThis program is made possible with funding from Humanities New York \n \n  \nCategory: Lectures
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/the-serious-side-of-food-a-reading-and-discussion-program-6/
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T111659
CREATED:20221112T061153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221112T061153Z
UID:90979-1684346400-1684350000@home.shakerheritage.org
SUMMARY:The Serious Side of Food: A Reading and Discussion Program
DESCRIPTION:Join facilitator Lavada Nahon and staff from Shaker Heritage Society for a monthly book club all about food.  \nThis is a six-part monthly book club all about food. We will meet at 6 pm at the Meeting House on  January 18th\, February 15th\, March 15th\, April 19th\, May 17th\, and June 21st. \nTogether\, we will explore the history\, politics\, economics\, and social nuances of food in America. What do we eat and why? Who controls the production of food and at what cost? What do we mean when we talk about eating “responsibly”? Is our modern ideal of clean living just a mirror of 19th century trends? \nBooks: \n\nThe Road to Wellville\, T. Coraghessan Boyle\nIn Defense of Food\, Michael Pollan\nThe Jungle\, Upton Sinclair\nFood Politics\, Marion Nestle\nDiet for a Small Planet\, Frances Moore Lappé\nThe Third Plate\, Dan Barber\n\nJoin the conversation! Please plan on attending all sessions. A limited number of copies of each book will be available on loan to registered participants. \nAbout the facilitator: \nA culinary historian\, interpreter and editor\, Lavada Nahon is currently the Interpreter of African American History for the New York State Office of Parks\, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Nahon’s scholarship encompasses Dutch\, British\, French and African culinary traditions in the Mid Atlantic spanning the 17th-19th centuries. Her work is focused in particular on the lives and work of enslaved cooks in the homes of the elite class. \nRegister via Eventbrite. Registration is free but limited to 20 people. \nThis program is made possible with funding from Humanities New York \n \n  \nCategory: Lectures
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/the-serious-side-of-food-a-reading-and-discussion-program-5/
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T111659
CREATED:20230506T061714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230506T061857Z
UID:91353-1683806400-1683810000@home.shakerheritage.org
SUMMARY:The Shakers: Farmers\, Stewards\, and Utopians
DESCRIPTION:A presentation for the Town of Colonie Sustainability Week Celebration \nArea residents may realize that there are roads\, schools\, and businesses that incorporate “Shaker” in their name. They may not realize that the Shakers are a Utopian society whose beliefs on gender and racial equality and communal living date to the 1700s\, and that their first American settlement was established in Colonie in 1776. The Shakers remained in Albany until 1938 and at one time owned or leased over 2500 acres in the region. \nThe Shakers’ agriculture soon formed the basis for several key industries which helped to broaden their economy. While they lived separately from the World (as they called non-Shakers)\, they participated in the larger agricultural community’s discussions about best practices. A presentation at the Shaker Heritage Society will introduce this remarkable community. \nThe presentation is a free event and will take place in the Meeting House at Shaker Heritage Society. The talk will last 45 minutes\, and participants are welcome to stay for an optional tour of the site afterwards. Bring a picnic lunch if desired. \nContact 518-456-7890\, x 3 or educator@shakerheritage.org  for more information. You may download the brochure here. \n  \nCategory: Lectures \n 
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/the-shakers-farmers-stewards-and-utopians/
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T111659
CREATED:20230406T023026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230407T040434Z
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SUMMARY:Online Lecture: Intersections and Singular Paths - An Introduction to Shaker Theology
DESCRIPTION:We describe the Shakers as a Christian sect that developed into a celibate\, pacifist communal group who seek salvation by living a pure life. Behind that apparently simple statement lie complicated questions (and answers) that were tested and modified over many years.  \n \nWhat were believers seeking when they heard Mother Ann Lee’s millennial message? Why was celibacy crucial? Did they use the Hebrew Bible and/or the New Testament? How did they come to believe in the dual nature of God as both female and male? Why did they reject the Trinity? Were their views radical or traditional? How do their ideas challenge thoughtful seekers today? \nJane F. Crosthwaite\, Professor Emeritus of Religion at Mount Holyoke College\, will discuss (some of) the theological issues raised by the unique challenges of the Shaker vision. The talk will be presented online. \n  \nRegister online at Eventbrite.  To register offline\, contact educator@shakerheritage.org\, or call 518-456-7890\, x 3. \nThere is no fee for this event\, but donations would be appreciated: https://home.shakerheritage.org/donate-today. \n  \nJane Crosthwaite is interested in the roles of women in American religious history and Shaker history and art. Her research is primarily directed toward a study of the drawings produced by the Shaker sisters during the mid-nineteenth century period known as the Era of Manifestations. \nHer most recent publication is Shaker Visions of the Divine: Essays on their Sacred Art and Scripture (Richard Couper Press\, 2022).  Dr. Crosthwaite’s biographical entries for R. Mildred Barker and Hannah Cohoon are included in the American National Biography project (Oxford University Press)\, and her reviews and articles are frequently published in scholarly journals. \nShe has received a teaching award from Mount Holyoke\, inclusion in The Princeton Review’s 300 Outstanding Teachers\, a Distinguished Alumni Award from Wake Forest University\, and an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree\, from Queens University of Charlotte. \n  \nCategory: Online\, Lectures
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/online-lecture-intersections-and-singular-paths-an-introduction-to-shaker-theology/
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T190000
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UID:90977-1681927200-1681930800@home.shakerheritage.org
SUMMARY:The Serious Side of Food: A Reading and Discussion Program
DESCRIPTION:Join facilitator Lavada Nahon and staff from Shaker Heritage Society for a monthly book club all about food.  \nThis is a six-part monthly book club all about food. We will meet at 6 pm at the Meeting House on  January 18th\, February 15th\, March 15th\, April 19th\, May 17th\, and June 21st. \nTogether\, we will explore the history\, politics\, economics\, and social nuances of food in America. What do we eat and why? Who controls the production of food and at what cost? What do we mean when we talk about eating “responsibly”? Is our modern ideal of clean living just a mirror of 19th century trends? \nBooks: \n\nThe Road to Wellville\, T. Coraghessan Boyle\nIn Defense of Food\, Michael Pollan\nThe Jungle\, Upton Sinclair\nFood Politics\, Marion Nestle\nDiet for a Small Planet\, Frances Moore Lappé\nThe Third Plate\, Dan Barber\n\nJoin the conversation! Please plan on attending all sessions. A limited number of copies of each book will be available on loan to registered participants. \nAbout the facilitator: \nA culinary historian\, interpreter and editor\, Lavada Nahon is currently the Interpreter of African American History for the New York State Office of Parks\, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Nahon’s scholarship encompasses Dutch\, British\, French and African culinary traditions in the Mid Atlantic spanning the 17th-19th centuries. Her work is focused in particular on the lives and work of enslaved cooks in the homes of the elite class. \nRegister via Eventbrite. Registration is free but limited to 20 people. \nThis program is made possible with funding from Humanities New York \n \n  \nCategory: Lectures
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/the-serious-side-of-food-a-reading-and-discussion-program-4/
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T111659
CREATED:20221112T060915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221112T060915Z
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SUMMARY:The Serious Side of Food: A Reading and Discussion Program
DESCRIPTION:Join facilitator Lavada Nahon and staff from Shaker Heritage Society for a monthly book club all about food.  \nThis is a six-part monthly book club all about food. We will meet at 6 pm at the Meeting House on  January 18th\, February 15th\, March 15th\, April 19th\, May 17th\, and June 21st. \nTogether\, we will explore the history\, politics\, economics\, and social nuances of food in America. What do we eat and why? Who controls the production of food and at what cost? What do we mean when we talk about eating “responsibly”? Is our modern ideal of clean living just a mirror of 19th century trends? \nBooks: \n\nThe Road to Wellville\, T. Coraghessan Boyle\nIn Defense of Food\, Michael Pollan\nThe Jungle\, Upton Sinclair\nFood Politics\, Marion Nestle\nDiet for a Small Planet\, Frances Moore Lappé\nThe Third Plate\, Dan Barber\n\nJoin the conversation! Please plan on attending all sessions. A limited number of copies of each book will be available on loan to registered participants. \nAbout the facilitator: \nA culinary historian\, interpreter and editor\, Lavada Nahon is currently the Interpreter of African American History for the New York State Office of Parks\, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Nahon’s scholarship encompasses Dutch\, British\, French and African culinary traditions in the Mid Atlantic spanning the 17th-19th centuries. Her work is focused in particular on the lives and work of enslaved cooks in the homes of the elite class. \nRegister via Eventbrite. Registration is free but limited to 20 people. \nThis program is made possible with funding from Humanities New York \n \n  \nCategory: Lectures
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/the-serious-side-of-food-a-reading-and-discussion-program-3/
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T111659
CREATED:20221112T060729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221112T060729Z
UID:90973-1676484000-1676487600@home.shakerheritage.org
SUMMARY:The Serious Side of Food: A Reading and Discussion Program
DESCRIPTION:Join facilitator Lavada Nahon and staff from Shaker Heritage Society for a monthly book club all about food.  \nThis is a six-part monthly book club all about food. We will meet at 6 pm at the Meeting House on  January 18th\, February 15th\, March 15th\, April 19th\, May 17th\, and June 21st. \nTogether\, we will explore the history\, politics\, economics\, and social nuances of food in America. What do we eat and why? Who controls the production of food and at what cost? What do we mean when we talk about eating “responsibly”? Is our modern ideal of clean living just a mirror of 19th century trends? \nBooks: \n\nThe Road to Wellville\, T. Coraghessan Boyle\nIn Defense of Food\, Michael Pollan\nThe Jungle\, Upton Sinclair\nFood Politics\, Marion Nestle\nDiet for a Small Planet\, Frances Moore Lappé\nThe Third Plate\, Dan Barber\n\nJoin the conversation! Please plan on attending all sessions. A limited number of copies of each book will be available on loan to registered participants. \nAbout the facilitator: \nA culinary historian\, interpreter and editor\, Lavada Nahon is currently the Interpreter of African American History for the New York State Office of Parks\, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Nahon’s scholarship encompasses Dutch\, British\, French and African culinary traditions in the Mid Atlantic spanning the 17th-19th centuries. Her work is focused in particular on the lives and work of enslaved cooks in the homes of the elite class. \nRegister via Eventbrite. Registration is free but limited to 20 people. \nThis program is made possible with funding from Humanities New York \n \n  \nCategory: Lectures
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/the-serious-side-of-food-a-reading-and-discussion-program-2/
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221112T060507Z
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SUMMARY:The Serious Side of Food: A Reading and Discussion Program
DESCRIPTION:Join facilitator Lavada Nahon and staff from Shaker Heritage Society for a monthly book club all about food.  \nThis is a six-part monthly book club all about food. We will meet at 6 pm at the Meeting House on  January 18th\, February 15th\, March 15th\, April 19th\, May 17th\, and June 21st. \nTogether\, we will explore the history\, politics\, economics\, and social nuances of food in America. What do we eat and why? Who controls the production of food and at what cost? What do we mean when we talk about eating “responsibly”? Is our modern ideal of clean living just a mirror of 19th century trends? \nBooks: \n\nThe Road to Wellville\, T. Coraghessan Boyle\nIn Defense of Food\, Michael Pollan\nThe Jungle\, Upton Sinclair\nFood Politics\, Marion Nestle\nDiet for a Small Planet\, Frances Moore Lappé\nThe Third Plate\, Dan Barber\n\nJoin the conversation! Please plan on attending all sessions. A limited number of copies of each book will be available on loan to registered participants. \nAbout the facilitator: \nA culinary historian\, interpreter and editor\, Lavada Nahon is currently the Interpreter of African American History for the New York State Office of Parks\, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Nahon’s scholarship encompasses Dutch\, British\, French and African culinary traditions in the Mid Atlantic spanning the 17th-19th centuries. Her work is focused in particular on the lives and work of enslaved cooks in the homes of the elite class. \nRegister via Eventbrite. Registration is free but limited to 20 people. \nThis program is made possible with funding from Humanities New York \n \n  \nCategory: Lectures
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/the-serious-side-of-food-a-reading-and-discussion-program/
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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SUMMARY:Celebrate National Pollinators' Week 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join us in June for the 2022  Pollinators’ Week!\nShaker Heritage Society (SHS) is collaborating with several partners to provide programs and information about pollinators. Beginning June 18th\, enjoy our gardens and take advantage of in-person and online programs and activities for all ages. And remember\, these organizations offer great places to visit and learn all year! \nPOLLINATORS’ WEEK 2022 CALENDAR OF EVENTS\n\nWhether you have 5 minutes or an hour\, enjoy our gardens and activities\, and take advantage of on-site and online presentations\, classes\, videos\, and activities for all ages. Download the complete list of events here. \nALL WEEK: Take the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Pollinator Challenge!  Download and play the Agents of Discovery App  (can be played from anywhere).  Explore the Shaker Heritage Society Herb Garden  with 150 plants and the Pollinator Garden in a Family self-guided tour\, grab a Pollinator packet!  Grounds are open year-round from dawn to dusk. The Pine Hollow Arboretum is open dawn to dusk. At Ten Broeck Mansion\, take a self-guided pollinator tour of the gardens\, open from 7 am to 6 pm. Saturdays through September\, the free CDTA Nature Bus travels to several natural sites\, including Six-Mile Waterworks of the Pine Bush Preserve (not the Discovery Center). Schedule switches every other Saturday\,  please check at https://www.cdta.org/ . \nSaturday\, June 18: \n\n10 am. At Shaker Heritage Society\, free event (event indoors in case of rain).  Inventors and Gardeners: The Shakers developed the first seed packing industry and the first herbal medicine industry in the US. Explore 150 herbs in the garden — including some plants you may only think of as weeds!! Bring a picnic for after the tour. Registration appreciated\, but walk-ins welcome: email us at educator@shakerheritage.org or call 518.456.7890\, x 3\n10:30 am to Noon.  At Ten Broeck  Mansion\, free event. Enjoy in-person\, hands-on kids art activities centered on pollinators and learn about the role of African plants in North American gardens in the past.\n1\, 2 & 3 pm. At Ten Broeck  Mansion\, free tours of the Mansion.\n\nSunday\, June 19: \n\n1\, 2 & 3 pm. At Ten Broeck  Mansion\, free tours of the Mansion.\n\nMonday\, June 20: \n\n11 am. Caterpillar Crawl at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve\, free event.  A feast unfolds with the growth of new leaves…for caterpillars! We will search for newly emerged moth and butterfly larvae (A.K.A. caterpillars) and the signs they leave behind on this approximately 1.5-mile walk. Program suitable for ages 6+\, Tweens\, Teens and Adults. Reservations required for all attendees (regardless of age). Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Call 518-456-0655 to sign up or visit  Albany Pine Bush.\n2 pm. Bees and Their Keepers at the Shaker Orchard.  Meet the beekeepers and their bees\, maybe try on a beekeeper veil and get a little closer to these important residents at the orchard. Children welcome. Free event\, but reservations required\, group size is limited. Please contact educator@shakerheritage.org or call 518.456.7890\, x 3.\n\nTuesday\, June 21: \n\n2 pm. iMapInvasives App Training at Shaker Heritage Society.  Learn how to identify\, document\, and record species using iMapInvasives\, the NYS invasive species database. Support state-wide efforts to manage the negative impacts of these unwanted\, non-native plants\, animals\, and pathogens . Register for software and information at https://www.nyimapinvasives.org/training. Contact imapinvasives@dec.ny.gov for questions.\n3 pm. Online with Historic Cherry Hill\, join us for a virtual guided tour of the gardens and grounds. Details on the HCH Facebook page.\n\nWednesday\, June 22: \n\n10:30 am & 1 pm. At Shaker Heritage Society\, free event (event indoors in case of rain). Inventors and Gardeners: The Shakers developed the first seed packing industry and the first herbal medicine industry in the US. Explore 150 herbs in the garden — including some plants you may only think of as weeds!! Bring a picnic for after the tour. Registration appreciated\, but walk-ins welcome: email us at educator@shakerheritage.org or call 518.456.7890\, x 3\n\nThursday\, June 23: \n\n9 am to Noon. At Cornell Cooperative Extension\,  free event. Meet the Master Gardeners at the CCE Demonstration Gardens in Voorheesville. Tour the gardens and speak with experts about how the gardens attract pollinators.\nNoon to 4 pm. At Historic Cherry Hill\,  free event.  Gardens and grounds will be open for visitors to explore with self-guided tours and scavenger hunt for families. Fee for house tours.\n5:30 pm. At Shaker Heritage Society\, free event (event indoors in case of rain). Inventors and Gardeners: The Shakers developed the first seed packing industry and the first herbal medicine industry in the US. Explore 150 herbs in the garden — including some plants you may only think of as weeds!! Bring a picnic for after the tour. Registration appreciated\, but walk-ins welcome: email us at educator@shakerheritage.org or call 518.456.7890\, x 3\n\nFriday\, June 24:\n\nNoon to 4 pm. At Historic Cherry Hill\,  free event.  Gardens and grounds will be open for visitors to explore with self-guided tours and scavenger hunt for families. Fee for house tours.\n\nSaturday\, June 25: \n\n10 am. At Cornell Cooperative\, free event.  Pollinator Garden Workshop. Learn how to create a native garden that attracts and support pollinators. Registration required\, email us at  albmgspeakers@cornell.edu. \n11 am to 1 pm. At Cornell Cooperative\, free event. Guided Garden Tours and Family Pollinator Scavenger Hunt at the CCE Demonstration Gardens.\nNoon to 4 pm. At Historic Cherry Hill\,  free event.  Gardens and grounds will be open for visitors to explore with self-guided tours and scavenger hunt for families. Fee for house tours.\n1 pm. Buzz of the Pine Bush Bees at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve\, free event. The Pine Bush Preserve is home to over 180 species of native bees! Join us on this hike for an introduction to these native beauties. Depending on how many bees we observe\, the hike could be about 0.9 miles. Learn how much we owe these insects and how you can help native pollinators in your own backyard! Program suitable for all ages. Reservations required for all attendees (regardless of age). Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Call 518-456-0655 to sign up or visit  Albany Pine Bush.\n1 pm to 4 pm. At Shaker Heritage Society\, free event. Planting Utopia Opening Reception for art installations of artist Julia Whitney Barnes inspired by the Shaker herb garden and Shaker spirit drawings at SHS and the Albany Airport.  Details on SHS website.\n\nSunday\, June 26:\n\n1 pm. Butterflies of the Albany Pine Bush Preserve\, free event.  There are nearly 100 other species of butterfly that make their homes here. Join a 0.9-mile guided hike over rolling dune topography to practice butterfly observation and identification skills and learn about the important role these insects play in this rare ecosystem. Program suitable for ages 6+\, Tweens\, Teens and Adults. Reservations required for all attendees (regardless of age). Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Call 518-456-0655 to sign up or visit  Albany Pine Bush.\n\n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n \nA 2019 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHED ALBANY COUNTY as a pollinator-friendly municipality: “Based on the imminent threat that pollinators face from the loss of habitat\, climate change\, and the use of pesticides\, and recognizing the importance of pollinators to our environment and economy\, Albany County took action to establish pollinator-friendly practices.” Additional information here. \n  \n \nLocated in Albany’s historic South End\, HISTORIC CHERRY HILL was the home of 5 generations of the Van Rensselaer family\, from 1787 until 1963. The landscape has changed from a 900 acre Hudson River manor farm to a 5 acre plot within the city\, containing historic gardens and other echoes of Albany’s past. Gardens and grounds are free and open to the public during tour times. For news\, visit their website or via email at shawna@historiccherryhill.org. Address: 523½ South Pearl Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12202; 518.434.4791 \n  \n \nALBANY COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION | TEN BROECK MANSION is a private\, not-for-profit historic house museum in the Arbor Hill neighborhood.  It is unique in having a greenspace and numerous cultural events in an accessible urban environment.  Gardens are open free from dawn until dusk. Visit the Ten Broeck Mansion website. Address: 9 Ten Broeck Place\, Albany\, 12210; 518.436.9826 \n  \n \nThe over 3\,350-acre ALBANY PINE BUSH PRESERVE protects one of the best remaining inland pitch pine-scrub oak barrens in the world with a habitat for many plants and animals\, including more than 20 percent of New York State’s wildlife Species of Greatest Conservation Need\, such as the endangered Karner blue butterfly. The Discovery Center\, open with limited hours and capacity\, has interactive exhibits\, an outdoor Discovery Trail\, and programs. Free admission\, fee for some programs. More information at their website or send an email to info@albanypinebush.org. Address: 195 New Karner Road\, Albany\, 12205; 518.456.0655 \n  \n \nCORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF ALBANY COUNTY provides garden-based educational programs to youth and adults. The Master Gardener Hotline offers gardening advice\, resources\, soil testing\, integrated pest management\, plant/ weed identification\, composting\, and much more!  Visit the CCE Demonstration Gardens located at 24 Martin Rd\, Voorheesville\, NY 12186 and their website. Questions at 518-765-3514 or at albanymg@cornell.edu. \n  \n \nNestled in the historic hamlet of Slingerlands\, just minutes from the City of Albany\, the PINE HOLLOW ARBORETUM offers a unique setting to connect with nature\, free of charge\, 365 days a year.  Learn about trees from around the world\, bird watch\, hike\, or simply find a quiet place to recharge after work.  The Arboretum highlights the diversity of the world’s forests over 22 acres of land featuring 11 ponds and a network of trails. Visit their website for more information. Address: 34 Pine Hollow Road\, Slingerlands\, NY 12159; 518.992.2033 \n  \n \nSHAKER HERITAGE SOCIETY is located on the site of America’s first Shaker settlement\, established in 1776. Near the Albany Airport and the Ann Lee Pond Nature Preserve (the Shakers’ former mill pond)\, the site includes Shaker buildings\, Pollinator and Herb gardens\, an orchard\, and the cemetery. A pacifist communal society known for gender and racial equality\, the Shakers are admired for their technological innovations\, architecture\, and craftsmanship. Grounds open dawn to dusk\, year-round. Address; 25 Meeting House Road\, Albany\, 12211; 518.456.7890. Send questions to educator@shakerheritage.org. \n  \nIn addition to websites listed\, most of these groups also have event information on Facebook.  If you have any questions about these programs\, contact educator@shakerheritage.org. \n  \n  \nCategory: Tours\, Online\, Lectures\, Workshops
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SUMMARY:Serving: a Reading and Discussion Program
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this six-part reading and discussion series to explore the idea of “serving” through history and literature. \n“Serving” is the topic of a new reading and discussion group at Shaker Heritage this spring. As communities that embraced equality\, practiced compassion for the poor and indigent\, and strove to elevate the common good over the individual\, Shaker historic sites have a rich tradition of service. \nSponsored by Humanities New York and by faculty from the Russell Sage College English\, Writing & Culture and Service Learning Programs\, the series will draw on essays\, creative nonfiction\, and short stories from the Civically Engaged Reader to explore the multifaceted nature of service\, and the complicated dynamics between those “serving” and those who are “served”. \nParticipants will be encouraged to share their reflections and to explore the connections among the readings\, Shaker history\, and their own personal experiences. \nRegistration is limited to 20 participants! The event is free but registration is required. Please register via Eventbrite. \nProgram Dates: Tuesdays\, from 4:00pm-5:30pm \nApril 12 \nApril 26 \nMay 10 \nMay 24 \nJune 7 \nJune 21 \n  \n  \nCategory: Workshops\, Lectures
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SUMMARY:Shaker Pi Day - Online event
DESCRIPTION:Join representatives of several Shaker history organizations to celebrate Pi Day while enjoying a Shaker pie together! \nRepresentatives from Shaker history organizations across the United States will come together in this special Zoom event to share stories and interesting artifacts from their collections while baking a pie based on a Shaker recipe provided by the Shaker Historical Society in Cleveland\, Ohio. \nThe recipe will be emailed to all participants upon registration\, so you can bake ahead to enjoy your pie while watching a slide presentation. \nThis event is free! Make sure to register online at Eventbrite. \nPlan to access the link above at least 10 minutes before the webinar starts! You don’t need a Zoom account\, but may need to download and install Zoom in your computer to participate. \n  \nCategory: Online\, Lectures\, Workshops
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/shaker-pi-day-online-event/
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SUMMARY:Women’s Work – Shaker Style. Lecture at the Mabee Farm Historic Site
DESCRIPTION:Women played an important role in all aspects of this utopian\, egalitarian society\, serving as religious leaders\, dealing with business matters\, and shouldering responsibilities for running the everyday affairs. In addition to working on the seed and herb businesses\, the Sisters produced a variety of textiles and other items for the Shakers’ own needs and for sale to the World. \nLorraine Weiss\, Education Coordinator at the Shaker Heritage Society\, will present a program on what “women’s work” meant for the Shaker sisters. As reflected in the journals\, the Sisters’ craftsmanship evolved to respond to the changing economy and trends over the Shakers’ 162 years in Albany. \nTickets are $10 and free for SCHS members. Visit the event page for more information \nPhoto: Collection of NYS Museum \n  \nCategory: Lectures
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