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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/
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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/
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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-4/
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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
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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
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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
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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
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/serving-a-reading-and-discussion-program/
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Workshops
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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/
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Online,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220205T140000
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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
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/womens-work-shaker-style-lecture-at-the-mabee-farm-historic-site/
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210628
DTSTAMP:20260605T130612
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SUMMARY:Celebrate National Pollinators' Week 2021
DESCRIPTION:Shaker Heritage Society (SHS) is joining forces with several partners to provide programs and information about pollinators. \nYou can preview the flyer for the week’s planned activities here.  More information about the participating organizations follows the list of events. And remember\, these organizations offer great places to visit and learn all year!\nPOLLINATORS’ WEEK 2021 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. \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 Pollinator Garden and 150 plants at the Shaker Heritage Society Herb Garden with a Family Herb Garden scavenger hunt and Pollinator packet.  Grounds are open year-round from dawn to dusk. At Ten Broeck Mansion\, take a self-guided pollinator tour of the gardens and pick up free kids’ pollinators coloring cards. \nSaturday\, June 19: \n\nAt the Albany Pine Bush\,  10am-11am.  Pick up Pollinator Discovery Kits that include information and activities to help you celebrate pollinators. A limited number of the free kits will be handed out on a first come\, first served basis while supplies last. Follow the signs at the Discovery Center to the bus parking area in front of the building. Kits handed out as you drive up! More information here.\nAt Cornell Cooperative\,  10am-1pm. Tour Demonstration Gardens\, Scavenger Hunt for Children. Visit information tent with resources.\nAt Shaker Heritage Society\,   12:30pm.  Shaker Herb Garden 30th Anniversary celebration!  Tours\, a picnic lunch\, and a toast to our volunteers\, the Garden Buds\, who make it all possible.  Registrations required here.\nAt Ten Broeck  Mansion\, free community hands-on workshop  Living History: Plant!  Kids will be able to make their own planters and plantings\, including plants that attract pollinators.\n\nMonday\, June 21: \n\nAt Cornell Cooperative\,  9am-Noon. Visit the\nVisit the Demonstration Gardens & Meet the Master Gardeners.  At Noon\, Bringing Nature Into Your Yard & Sustaining It presentation via Zoom\, register at Cornell Cooperative’s website.\n\nTuesday\, June 22: \n\nAt Shaker Heritage Society\, 11am.   Inventors and Gardeners  The Shakers developed the seed packing industry and also established the first herbal medicine industry in the US.  Tour the herb garden and learn about Shaker innovations and historic remedies.  Bring a picnic lunch.  Event indoors in case of rain.  Registration appreciated at  Eventbrite but walk-ins welcome.\n\nWednesday\, June 23: \n\nAt Cherry Hill\,  1-4pm.  Family Nature Scavenger Hunt  |  5:30pm  A Tour of Emily’s Garden.  Come see what’s in bloom in Historic Cherry Hill’s gardens! Wear comfortable shoes for this casual interpretive walk– the grounds are small but uneven and hilly. The walk will also be livestreamed to Facebook.  Free\, registrations recommended at  Eventbrite but walk-ins are welcome.\nAt Cornell Cooperative\, 7pm.   Welcoming Nature into Our Yards Presentation via Zoom\, register at Cornell Cooperative’s website.\n\nThursday\, June 24: \n\nAt Cornell Cooperative\,  9am-Noon. Visit the Demonstration Gardens & Meet the Master Gardeners.\nAt Cornell Cooperative\,  4-6pm. Pollinator Garden Open House – Pine Hills Library\, Albany\, Meet the Master Gardeners.\nAt Cherry Hill\,  1-4pm.  Family Nature Scavenger Hunt\nAt Albany Pine Bush\, 7pm.  Buzz of the Pine Bush Bees webinar.  Did you know that the Albany Pine Bush Preserve is home to over 180 species of native bees? This webinar will introduce these native beauties. Learn how much we owe these insects and how you can help native pollinators in your own backyard! Registration is required. More information and registration at Albany Pine Bush.\n\nFriday\, June 25: \n\nAt Shaker Heritage Society\, 11am.   Inventors and Gardeners  The Shakers developed the seed packing industry and also established the first herbal medicine industry in the US.  Tour the herb garden and learn about Shaker innovations and historic remedies.  Bring a picnic lunch.  Event indoors in case of rain.  Registration appreciated at  Eventbrite but walk-ins welcome.\nAt Cherry Hill\,  1-4pm.  Family Nature Scavenger Hunt  and House Tours. After a decade long restoration project\, Historic Cherry Hill reopens for tours with restored interiors & reinstalled furnishings! Admission only charged for house tour; reservations required\, space is limited. The historic grounds and gardens are open and free to the public during tour times\, Fridays 1-4pm\, and Saturdays 10am-4pm.\n\nSaturday\, June 26: \n\nAt Cherry Hill\,  1-4pm.  Family Nature Scavenger Hunt. At 12-1pm  Books & Blooms! Presented by the RED Bookshelf\, this outdoor kid’s event includes hands-on activities\, reading by a local author\, and free books! Registration appreciated at  Eventbrite but walk-ins welcome.  House Tours: After a decade long restoration project\, Cherry Hill reopens for tours with restored interiors & reinstalled furnishings!  Admission only charged for house tour; reservations required\, space limited. Fri 1-4pm\, Sat 10am-4pm.\nAt Cornell Cooperative\, 10am-4pm. Info table at Stupendous Stoop Stroll.  More information about the tour here .\nAt Pine Hollow\, 11am–1pm.  Pollinator Party! Taste some honey\, explore the new Bumblebee Habitat\, create your own Pollinator Habitat\, and learn about different kinds of pollinators. Meet the BPALS (The Bombus Pollinators Association of Law Students from Albany Law School) who are working to get the American Bumblebee added to the endangered species list. Take the Nature Bus to Pine Hollow\, between Albany and 9 parks and natural areas. Information at the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy  website .\n\n  \n \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 where Ann Lee is buried. Visit farm animals during the summer. The Shakers are a communal society known for pacifism and gender and racial equality\, and admired for their technological innovations\, architecture and craftsmanship. Grounds open dawn to dusk\, year round. Address; 25 Meeting House Road\, Albany\, 12211; 518.456.789 \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 \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 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 has resources on soils\, site improvement\, proper plant selection and care\, eco-friendly practices\, integrated pest management\, composting and much more! Free or low-cost gardening classes and tours offered all year\, volunteer opportunities to share a love of gardening.  More information at the website. Questions at 518-765-3516 or via email to ch878@cornell.edu. Address: 24 Martin Rd\, Voorheesville\, NY 12186 \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 \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. The historic grounds and gardens are open and free to the public during tour times\, Fridays 1-4pm\, and Saturdays 10am-4pm. For news\, visit their website or via email at shawna@historiccherryhill.org. Address: 523½ South Pearl Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12202; 518.434.4791 \n  \nIn addition to websites listed\, most of these groups also have event information on their Facebook pages.  If you have any questions about these programs\, contact educator@shakerheritage.org. \n  \n  \nCategory: Tours\, Online\, Lectures\, Workshops
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/celebrate-national-pollinators-week-2021/
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Online,Tours,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Online Lecture - In Her Rightful Place:  Women’s Roles in the Shaker Community
DESCRIPTION:Perhaps known more for their furniture and celibacy\, the Shakers were revolutionary in their views on gender and racial equality. \nWomen were deeply involved at every level of the Shaker hierarchy as religious\, business\, manufacturing\, and administrative leaders.  In short\, “women’s work” in the community involved far more than cooking and cleaning.  One need look no further than Mother Lucy Wright who was the national leader of the Shakers for 25 years. However\, there were also plenty of women like Sister Isabella Graves (1861-1912) of the South Family who served as a Deaconess and was in charge of selling Shaker goods to downtown stores in Albany. \nThe speaker is Lorraine Weiss\, Shaker Heritage Society’s Education Coordinator. \nThe event is free; however\, donations are appreciated. \nRegister at the Shaker Heritage Museum Shop or online at Eventbrite. \n  \nCategory: Online\, Lectures
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/online-lecture-in-her-rightful-place-womens-roles-in-the-shaker-community/
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T200000
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CREATED:20210128T194336Z
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SUMMARY:Online Lecture - Travels in Utopia: Twenty Years of Collecting & Conserving
DESCRIPTION:Christian Goodwillie will relate some of his adventures tracking down rare materials from the Shakers\, Israelite House of David\, Koreshan Unity\, and even the Beat writers! \nGoodwillie is Director and Curator of Special Collections at the Burke Library of Hamilton College\, and previously served as Hancock Shaker Village’s Curator of Collections for ten years.  Tasked with building and preserving the nation’s premier collection of communal materials and making them accessible\, he has 20 years of stories about the joys (and a few sorrows) of collecting objects and archives of intentional communities. \nThe event is free; however\, donations are appreciated. \nRegister at the Shaker Heritage Museum Shop or online at Eventbrite. \n  \nCategory: Online\, Lectures
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/online-lecture-travels-in-utopia-twenty-years-of-collecting-conserving/
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201207
DTSTAMP:20260605T130612
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SUMMARY:Virtual Conference - Past to Apron: A Utopian Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Shaker Heritage was invited to participate in “Past to Apron – Holiday Edition” a virtual conference focused on food and drink history. \nThis event will present a range of topics highlighting various regions and timeframes presented by chefs\, authors\, historians\, brands and cultural institutions – with a holiday theme. The event takes place December 5-6. Shaker Heritage will be presenting the session along with staff from Hancock Shaker Village. \nProgram Description:\nPossibly best known for their furniture today\, the Shakers were a Utopian\, Christian sect who emigrated from Manchester\, England\, seeking freedom of religion. In 1776\, they established their first American settlement in Albany\, New York and set about building a network that would eventually include Hancock Shaker Village and 21 other communities. Shakers’ holiday traditions changed during the 19th century\, as they did in The World (their name for the non-Shaker community). Staff of Shaker Heritage Society (Albany\, NY) and Hancock Shaker Village (Pittsfield\, MA) will introduce you to this fascinating communal society\, the roles Shaker Sisters and Brothers played in food production\, and the distinct way the Shakers celebrated Christmas. The session will include a visit to an historic Shaker kitchen and dining room\, and participants will receive seasonal recipes. \nConference tickets are $25 through November 30; $30 from December 1-4; and $35 December 5 & 6. \nLearn more about the event and book your ticket at PAST TO APRON website. Ticket includes access to ALL presentations throughout the weekend! \n  \nCategory: Online Event\, Lectures \n 
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/virtual-conference-past-to-apron-a-utopian-christmas/
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T183000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130612
CREATED:20201115T013430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201115T013430Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Vault: A Conversation About Shaker Cuisine
DESCRIPTION:Meals were an important part of Shaker life\, and the “table-fare” in Shaker communities was plentiful\, providing ample nourishment for body and spirit. \nThis online event will take a deep dive into Shaker culinary history through an online collaboration of three Shaker museums. \nShaker Heritage Education Coordinator Lorraine Weiss\, Curator of Collections and Development at South Union Shaker Village Sally Givens\, and Hancock Shaker Village Curator Sarah Margolis-Pineo will discuss the history of food as it relates to the culture and geography of each unique Shaker community. Speakers will also share an object or two from their collections. \nShaker Heritage Society is located on the site of America’s first Shaker settlement\, established in 1776 by Mother Ann Lee and a small group of followers. The former Church Family complex is the heart of the 770-acre Watervliet Shaker National Historic District\, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The property includes nine Shaker buildings\, an apple orchard\, the Ann Lee Pond Nature Preserve\, and the 1785 Shaker cemetery where Mother Ann Lee and Mother Lucy Wright are buried. \nLocated on the site of the original settlement\, South Union Shaker Village gives visitors a glimpse into life as a Shaker\, living in one of the largest and most innovative communities in Kentucky during the early 19th century. Through the architecture\, craftsmanship\, personal possessions of Shakers\, and their own words\, the Museum preserves and tells the history and legacy of the Shakers at South Union\, while facilitating a personal connection through human stories. \nHancock Shaker Village\, a living history museum on 750 acres\, is a National Historic Landmark that includes twenty historic Shaker buildings dating to 1783. It is the oldest continuously working farm in the Berkshires\, with heritage breeds and heirloom gardens. The museum is home to more than 22\,000 artifacts including furniture\, textiles\, hymnals\, and everyday goods\, making it one of the premier Shaker collections in the world. \nRegister online for this Zoom event  here. \n  \nCategory: Online Event\, Lectures
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/virtual-vault-a-conversation-about-shaker-cuisine/
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200629
DTSTAMP:20260605T130612
CREATED:20200619T050007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200627T040142Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate National Pollinators' Week
DESCRIPTION:Shaker Heritage Society (SHS) is joining forces with several partners to provide programs and information about pollinators.   \nWhile the national event only lasts a week\, these organizations offer great places to visit and learn all year.  Whether you have 5 minutes or an hour\, enjoy online presentations and classes\, videos\, and activities for all ages. You can preview the flyer for the week’s planned activities here. \nDownload a packet prepared by the Shaker Heritage Society with links and pages for gardeners\, teachers\, and children to get you started! \nTake a family hunt in our herb garden\, with 150 plants labeled according to their historic use\, and visit chickens and our Kerry cows! \n \nSHS will present Put Up In Papers: The Shaker Seed Industry as an online program on Wednesday 6/24 at noon and Thursday 6/25 at 7:00 pm. \nAmong the many inventions and innovations that contributed to the successful economy of the Shakers\, the idea of selling seeds in small envelopes was one of the earliest. By 1790\, the Shakers had begun to grow vegetables specifically for the production and marketing of seeds. This became one of the Shakers’ main industries. \nLorraine Weiss\, Education Coordinator at Shaker Heritage Society\, will present this program online via Zoom at noon on Wednesday 6/24 and again on Thursday 6/25 at 7:00 pm. Please register at Eventbrite. Donations are requested. Contact us at educator@shakerheritage.org or 518-456-7890\, x 3 with any questions. \nApiculture at Watervliet\n \n“Byron Coburn moved at least 16 beehives to the  Watervliet Shakers’ South Family when the North Family closed in 1919.”\nIn the 1860’s the Watervliet Shakers started beekeeping in a very serious way. They bought young\, fertile\, Italian queen bees and set up over 100 hives all around their 4 Family sites. Giles Avery\, an Elder at the Mt. Lebanon Ministry\, was frequently at Watervliet for long periods of time and took the lead with beekeeping activities.  From the constant work the Shakers devoted to their bees\, it seems they understood their value as pollinators as well as producers of wax and honey. \nBeekeeping continued with the work of Byron Coburn\, who had relocated to the Watervliet North Family in 1892 when the Groveland Shaker community near Rochester closed.  In 1919 he moved to the South Family along with 16 beehives. Apiculture at Watervliet will introduce you to the journal entries about Elder Avery’s beekeeping\, historic photos\, and a video of the Mungers’ bees. \n \nALBANY COUNTY‘s March\, 2019 resolution established the 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.” For information about initiatives and resources\, visit the Albany County Department of Natural Resources Pollinator Storymaps website. \n \nAlbany County Historical Association | Ten Broeck Mansion will post a self-guided tour on Monday  6/22 on Facebook and Instagram that highlights the plants\, trees\, and shrubs that attract pollinators in the gardens of the 1798 Ten Broeck Mansion. The tour has children’s activities to do on your own (for all ages) and is free. Gardens are open free from dawn until dusk; directions at Ten Broeck Mansion website. \n \nThe Albany Pine Bush Preserve has a special Pollinators’ Week version of their interactive game Agents of Discovery App you can play from anywhere.  The 3\,350 acre preserve offers visitors 20 miles of trails.  Visits should be for a solitary nature break\, with non-contact outdoor recreational activities.  If the preserve is crowded\, choose a different trail or return another time or day.  More information at their website. \n \nGot Milkweed?  Pollinator Plants! Laura Lehtonen\, Managing Program Coordinator for STEM at Capital Region BOCES\, talks about the characteristics of four different types of Asclepias—butterfly plants\, or milkweed–you can plant in your garden.  These deer-resistant plants will grow in different soil conditions and benefit native butterflies and other pollinators. Watch the video here! \n \nCORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF ALBANY COUNTY has resources on soils\, site improvement\, plant selection\, proper plant care\, eco-friendly practices\, integrated pest management\, composting and much more! They offer free or low-cost gardening classes and tours all year long\, and opportunities to share your love of gardening as a volunteer. Master Gardener Volunteers will present two 45-minute online workshops: Creating a Welcoming Garden for Hummingbirds and Butterflies on Tuesday 6/23  at 7:00 pm; and Bringing Native Plants Into Your Garden on Saturday 6/27 at 10:00 am. Register at the website. Contact Carole Henry with questions at 518-765-3516 or via email to ch878@cornell.edu. \n \nPINE HOLLOW ARBORETUM is a wonderful place to visit\, whether you are looking to learn about trees from around the world\, bird watch\, take a hike or to simply find a quiet place to recharge after work. Visit www.pinehollowarboretum.org for more information. \nDo you know the story behind the name “dandelion?” Watch the video and find out that and more in six minutes when you take a close look at dandelions. Want to see a bee harvesting pollen and nectar up close? Take a few minutes to learn more about bees. \n \nRADIX ECOLOGICAL SUSTAINABILITY CENTER gives children and adults a hands-on educational experience to understand the main environmental issues we face today — and the tools to work toward positive solutions. They emphasize issues of food security\, health\, and the remediation of contaminated soils. Find information and resources on Facebook and at Radix Center. \nYou do not have to be on Facebook to look at videos and get information about events.  If you have any questions about these programs\, contact educator@shakerheritage.org. \n  \nCategory: Online\, Lectures\, Workshops
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/celebrate-national-pollinators-week/
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Online,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130612
CREATED:20190510T052545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190512T032457Z
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SUMMARY:Preserving Your Family Heirlooms
DESCRIPTION:From photographs to textiles and furniture\, many families have mementos of the past that they cherish and want to preserve for the future. \nLearn how to protect your family heirlooms in your own home. Topics will include handling\, storage and cleaning.  Participants are welcome to bring small items that they are concerned about preserving to the session for discussion. \nThe instructor is Starlyn D’Angelo\, former SHS Director and an experienced museum curator. \n$10 per person for SHS Members; $15 for Non-Members. Register by contacting SHS at educator@shakerheritage.org or 518-456-7890\, x 3. \nTickets are available at Eventbrite \nCategory: Workshops\, Lectures
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/preserving-your-family-heirlooms/
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180428T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180428T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130612
CREATED:20171117T060113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180413T171332Z
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SUMMARY:Shakers and The Birth of a Nation
DESCRIPTION:It was 1915 and the entire country was fascinated by DW Griffith’s film\, The Birth of a Nation\, including the Shakers. The Birth of a Nation was controversial due to its racist content but the Albany Shakers were dazzled by the astounding technical innovations used by Griffith. \nIn this discussion\, SHS Executive Director\, Starlyn D’Angelo will explore the contradictions between Shaker values\, their involvement in the Underground Railroad\, and their enthusiastic trip to the movies in 1915. \nSuggested donation $5 per person \n  \nCategory: Lectures
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/shakers-and-the-birth-of-a-nation/
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180322T193000
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SUMMARY:Gift Shop & Exhibition Launch Party!
DESCRIPTION:Join SHS staff\, volunteers\, members\, artisans and crafts people as we celebrate the remodel and relaunch of the gift shop and exhibition room in the 1848 Meeting House! Guests will enjoy light refreshments\, browsing merchandise and mingling in the newly remodeled shop and exhibition room. \nExecutive Director Starlyn D’Angelo will lead a lively discussion about the importance of gift shops to Shaker communities and the marketing of the Shaker brand by the Shakers and non-Shakers alike. There will also be shop discounts and door prizes. \n  \nCategory: Celebration\, Lectures
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/gift-shop-exhibition-launch-party/
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180317T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180317T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130612
CREATED:20171115T183902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180413T000441Z
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SUMMARY:Lisa Kolosek on History of the National Museum of Dance
DESCRIPTION:Dance was an integral part of Shaker worship.  Learn about the history of dance and the formation of the National Museum of Dance\, established in 1986 as the only museum in the nation and one of the few in the world that is dedicated entirely to the art of dance. \nMs. Kolosek is the Research Associate with the National Museum of Dance.  Copies of her new book will be available for purchase and signing after her talk. \nSuggested donation $5 per person \n  \nCategory: Lectures
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/history-of-the-national-museum-of-dance/
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170719T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170719T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130612
CREATED:20170806T230017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170806T230540Z
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SUMMARY:“Heaven’s Ditch:” An Evening with Jack Kelly
DESCRIPTION:The Erie Canal was one of the most impressive engineering feats in American history. It connected the Atlantic Ocean to the Midwest\, not only economically\, but spiritually as well. \nIt has been referred to as a “psychic highway\,” providing a means for the exchange of ideas. The suffrage and abolitionist movements were bolstered by this new connection. New religions were founded and an entire population was waiting to be converted. \nJoin author and historian Jack Kelly for a discussion and book signing of his newest book\, Heaven’s Ditch: God\, Gold\, and Murder on the Erie Canal. Books will be available for purchase at the event. Please visit Jack Kelly’s website. \n$5 per person
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/heavens-ditch-an-evening-with-jack-kelly/
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170511T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170511T180000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130612
CREATED:20170806T233313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170806T233313Z
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SUMMARY:All God’s Creatures: The Shakers and Their Animals
DESCRIPTION:In many respects\, the Shakers were ahead of their time\, especially when it came to ideas about social welfare and the treatment of animals. They believed all living things should be treated kindly\, from pigs to people. \nLearn about the Shakers and their changing relationship with animals as they became influenced by the modern world through the early 20th century. Dinner will be available at the café beginning at 4:30pm. \n 
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/all-gods-creatures-the-shakers-and-their-animals/
LOCATION:Eden Cafe\, 269 Osborne Rd #3\, Loudonville\, NY\, 12211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170209T180000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130612
CREATED:20170806T231635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170806T233800Z
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SUMMARY:“Trouble in Paradise:” The Case of Eunice Chapman and the Shakers
DESCRIPTION:Did you know the Shakers found themselves involved in New York State’s first legislative divorce in the early 19th century? \nWhen Eunice Chapman’s husband took their children and joined the Shakers\, she was left with few options. No one expected her to wage a very public battle for her freedom and custody of her children against her husband and the Shakers who harbored them. Learn about this fascinating and scandalous event that shocked New York State that began right here in Albany. Lauren Hunt\, Shaker Heritage Society board member and local lawyer\, will be on hand to answer questions about divorce law in New York State. \nParticipants will be able to send anonymous questions via text for this portion of the program. Dinner will be available at the café beginning at 4:30pm. \nLearn more about the Eden Café!
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/trouble-in-paradise-the-case-of-eunice-chapman-and-the-shakers/
LOCATION:Eden Cafe\, 269 Osborne Rd #3\, Loudonville\, NY\, 12211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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