Walking in the Wicks’ Footsteps Tour
Ann Sayers will highlight the history of the Wicks family, a family of 12 who arrived at the gates of the Watervliet Shaker community, and stayed for many years. The
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Shaker Christmas Craft Fair
Shop local while supporting a small museum this holiday season! The Christmas Craft Fair features local and regional artisans selling popular items like handmade pottery, jewelry, gourmet preserves and chocolate,
Woven Holiday Ornaments
Sandy Salada will guide participants in making two woven holiday ornaments from three choices offered: woven reindeer from reed or ash, an eight pointed snowflake made in reed, or a
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
Lisa Kolosek on History of the National Museum of Dance
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
Gift Shop & Exhibition Launch Party!
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
Trinket Basket
This small (5”x 5”x 3”) basket has a solid woven bottom; sides are woven in natural and your choice of dyed reed with a special sawtooth decorative rim. An easy
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
Felting
Use dyed wool and needle felting to make one or more 5x7 pieces of felt fabric of your own design that can be used in a wide variety of crafts
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
