Shakers and The Birth of a Nation
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
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Shaker Peg Coat Rack
Charles Goddard, Northeast Woodworkers’ Association, will guide participants through making their own Shaker Peg Coat Rack, a portable version of the Shaker peg rails that rim the walls of the
Contra Dance Sponsored by Dance Flurry
Enjoy an evening of contra dance in the historic 1848 Shaker Meeting House! This is the perfect evening of fun and entertainment for both beginners and seasoned dancers alike. No
Little Shakers
Themed Shaker Story time with age appropriate craft activity for pre-schoolers. For pre-registration, please contact the Education Coordinator by email at shakereducator@gmail.com to sign up. $5 per family materials fee
Day of Dance
The event begins with a keynote address entitled Can’t You Sing and Dance A Little? Shaker Marches, Dances and Motioning Songs by renowned Shaker music and dance scholar, Mary Ann
Shaker Innovation Tour
Did you know that the Shakers were serial entrepreneurs? Learn about Shaker industries and how they made use of the Erie Canal. Visit the 1856 Drying House and other buildings
Shaker Style Cheese Basket
Learn to create a three directional weave basket in the Shaker tradition. This style was originally used for curing cheese. This basket works wonderfully for holding bread, muffins, or rolls
Walking in the Wicks’ Footsteps Tour
Join Ann Sayers, author of a new book on the Wicks family. She will lead a tour of the site that highlights the history of this family of 12, whose
Landscape Painting
Have you ever wanted to learn how to paint a landscape from nature outdoors like the great master painters? Draw inspiration from Nature like the Hudson River School painters and
Garden and Herb Tour and Talk
The Watervliet Shakers had an extensive industry in producing herbal medicines, teas, vegetable and flower seeds and other products and sold these items throughout the US and internationally. Learn more
