Watervliet Shaker Garden Tour & Seed Industry History

Join us for this special tour for SHS and Historic Albany Foundation members. The Shaker Heritage Society Herb Garden contains over 150 varieties of herbs, each labeled with historic culinary

Shaker Summer Craft Fair

The Shaker Summer Craft Fair is postponed! We look forward to debuting a Virtual Craft Fair this summer. Stay tuned for updates! Explore the booths of over 50 crafters and

Celebrate National Pollinators’ Week

Shaker Heritage Society (SHS) is joining forces with several partners to provide programs and information about pollinators.  While the national event only lasts a week, these organizations offer great places

Thursday Afternoon Tours

Join a Shaker staff member on Thursdays for a family-friendly tour featuring the latest facts and trivia unearthed by our educators and volunteers! The tour includes a visit to the

Provender Basket Workshop

You will be ready to harvest herbs and cut flowers with this traditional, semi-flat Provender Basket! Woven in brown and natural reed with an inserted oak handle, the basket measures

Fall Harvest Craft Fair

It's back!! Bring your family for a safe and fun weekend featuring pony rides, wandering musicians, and over 50 vendors at our beautiful site. To make this event as safe

Cheese Basket Workshop

Learn to make a multi-directional weave basket in the Shaker style with instructor Sandy Salada. Originally used for curing cheese. Today’s basket makes a wonderful bread, muffin or roll basket,