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  • 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

  • Shaker Craft Fair

    Enjoy the beautiful upstate NY summer as you explore the booths of dozens of local and regional artisans on the grounds of the Shaker Heritage Society. A Family Activity Tent

  • Historic Architecture Tour

    The past meets the future in this behind-the-scenes tour into historic Shaker buildings. Discover how Shaker architecture and design evolved throughout history and learn what the Society is doing to

  • Day of Inspiration

    Site open to professional and amateur artists and writers all day!  Guided writing workshops. Food trucks will be on site as well.   Category: Fairs, Workshops

  • 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 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

  • 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