Third Thursday Evening Program Series: Barns and Brooms Tour
Join us for special programming during extended evening hours at the Shaker Heritage Society! Hear the fascinating story about how and why the 1915 Shaker barn was built and how
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Wednesday Walkabout with the Historic Albany Foundation
Join SHS Education Coordinator, K. Michelle Arthur, Ph.D., on a special tour of the site. Learn about the Shakers, their journey to America, and how they transformed undesirable land into
Third Thursday Evening Program Series: Shaker Innovation Tour
Join us for special programming during extended evening hours at the Shaker Heritage Society! Did you know that the Shakers were serial entrepreneurs? Learn about Shaker industries and how they
Shaker Chair Taping Workshop with Libby Lee
Do you have an old wooden chair lying around the house that could use a new seat? Learn how to do it yourself in this workshop led by local artist
Shaker Craft Fair
Celebrate the arrival of autumn at the Shaker Heritage Society! Browse the booths of dozens of local and regional artisans offering unique, handmade pieces, perfect for your home or as
Lattice Basket Workshop with Sandy Salada
This basket has a square plain weave bottom then weaves diagonally up the sides to a round top. A fun and easy basket, suitable for ages 14 and up. Pre-registration
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
Shaker Your Plate Fundraising Event
Please join us for a fun 40th Anniversary Celebration to benefit the Shaker Heritage Society! Proceeds from this event will help to preserve Shaker architecture within the Historic District. The
2017 Colonie-Guilderland Rotary Pet Fair
A day devoted to pets! Vendor booths, demonstrations, adoption clinic, food & more! More information available here!
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
