Tour of Watervliet Shaker West Family Site
Join us for this rare tour of Watervliet Shaker history! The Watervliet Shaker West Family was the last to be organized, in 1810, and the first to close, in 1914.
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Walking in the Wicks’ Footsteps – Tour of the Watervliet Shaker Site
Join us for a tour and storytelling about a Shaker family that spanned the greater part of the 1800s at the Watervliet Shaker community. The stories of the Wicks family
Planting Utopia Viewing & Tour
Join us for light refreshments and a viewing of Julia Whitney Barnes art installation, Planting Utopia. After there will be a tour of our demonstration herb garden, including a talk
The Shakers’ Physic Garden of Remedies
The Shakers are credited with establishing the first herbal medicine industry in the US in 1820. The Watervliet Shakers’ herbal medicine industry began in 1827 with about 140 products and
Learn 10 at the Ann Lee Pond Nature Preserve: Asters and Goldenrods
Ever wonder what type of tree you are looking at? Do you know a dogwood from a blueberry? Have a clue about just how many types of asters and goldenrod
Stories and Spirits at the Shaker Cemetery
Far from seeing the spirit world as threatening, the Shakers fully embraced visions, dreams, and communication with the spirits. Don’t be fooled by the modest gravestones in this cemetery established
Stories and Spirits at the Shaker Cemetery
Far from seeing the spirit world as threatening, the Shakers fully embraced visions, dreams, and communication with the spirits. Don’t be fooled by the modest gravestones in this cemetery established
Stories and Spirits at the Shaker Cemetery
Far from seeing the spirit world as threatening, the Shakers fully embraced visions, dreams, and communication with the spirits. Don’t be fooled by the modest gravestones in this cemetery established
Stories and Spirits at the Shaker Cemetery
Far from seeing the spirit world as threatening, the Shakers fully embraced visions, dreams, and communication with the spirits. Don’t be fooled by the modest gravestones in this cemetery established
A Weekend of Celebrations for the Shaker Studies Community and Friends
This year marks the 250th anniversary of the Shakers’ departure from England and arrival in North America. Independent researchers, scholars, and anyone interested in Shaker history are invited to gather
