Shaker Heritage Society

06/02/2026

Who’s excited for the petting farm at our annual Summer Craft Fair? 🐐🌿

One of our favorite traditions is stopping by to say hello to the animals between shopping trips—and this friendly guy always appreciates a good scratch!

Join us June 13 from 10 AM–4 PM and June 14 from 10 AM–3 PM for a weekend of family fun. Enjoy 65+ local artisans, delicious food, live music, hands-on activities, and Brook’s BBQ on Sunday only.

We can’t wait to see you there!

05/29/2026

Step into history on the eve of the Battle of Saratoga with this immersive, site-specific original play!

Experience the American Revolution through multiple perspectives rarely centered in history books—women navigating war, Black Americans and immigrants confronting the promise of freedom, Hessian mercenaries far from home, Shakers preaching pacifism, and British soldiers facing the realities of battle.

This is more than a performance; it’s a journey through the human stories, moral complexities, and emotional realities that shaped a nation.

Presented by Siena University and NorthEast Theatre Ensemble. Sponsored in part by Albany County’s AMREV 250th Commission.

June 5 & 6 @ 7pm
June 7 @ 2pm

For more information and tickets, visit the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-turning-of-the-tide-immersive-experience-tickets-1988180669904?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/28/2026

The peonies are in BLOOM! Make sure you stop by the Herb Garden next time you are at Shaker. It will amaze you! 🌿☀️

05/28/2026

Join us for this special lecture on Mother Ann Lee at the New York State Museum!

Join Theresa Frey-Alexander of Shaker Heritage Society at the New York State Museum on May 30 at 2 PM for a compelling exploration of the life and legacy of Ann Lee and the founding Shakers during the American Revolution.
https://www.albany.org/things-to-do/events-calendar/?imgoing-event=mother-ann-lee-one-womans-revolution-69f08baeb3dec3b03bdcbc89

05/27/2026

Just another beautiful day at Shaker! 🌿🦋☀️

05/26/2026

We had the absolute honor of welcoming Kevin Siegfried to the 1848 Meeting House this past weekend to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Mother Ann Lees and the Shakers arrival in America. The concert was absolutely amazing and a once in a lifetime experience. Please enjoy this little snippet from last Saturday. 🎶

05/22/2026

Can y'all believe we are just three weeks away from our Summer Craft Fair! We will have over 75 artisans and crafters on-site, hands-on activities, live music, a petting zoo, and sheep shearing. Plus, Brooks BBQ will join us on Sunday, June 14.

Come enjoy a weekend of family fun at the Shaker Heritage Society on June 13, 10am - 4pm & June 14, 10am - 3pm. We will be here rain or shine! ☔☀️

05/21/2026

🎶Don't miss this once in a lifetime concert at Shaker Heritage Society this Saturday, May 23rd at 4pm!🎶

Songs of Love and Freedom: The Music of Mother Ann Lee is a choral concert featuring arrangements by leading Shaker music arranger and composer, Kevin Siegfried.

The concert will showcase joyous and spiritual Shaker music, like this song Wisdom's Valley (Come lovely eagle liberty).

Afterwards, join us for a Shaker inspired meal by Navona catering. Meal includes the following-

First Course:
Cucumber Salad, Herb-Infused Vinegar
Pumpkin Hot Rolls, Sweet-Herb Butter

Entree:
Roasted Loin of Pork with Roasted Pears, Ginger-Cider Vinegar Reduction
Whipped Parsnips & Potatoes, Butter
OR
Vegetable Shepherd's Pie, Carrots, Turnips, Onion, Gravy, Potato & Buttermilk Biscuit

Dessert:
Spiced Apple Pudding with Hot Maple Sauce

For more information and tickets, follow the link below!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/songs-of-love-and-freedom-the-music-of-mother-ann-lee-tickets-1987071481291?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/20/2026

On this day in 1871 it was written in the Shaker journals, "George is making a bridge across the creek by the bee house where the stone one was washed away in the flood two years ago."

This photo shows a little girl sitting among the apiary that was created by Elder Giles Avery in 1864 at the North Family site.

05/19/2026

Throwback to a very chilly conservation day earlier this month at the Pruyn House, where Anna, our Community Engagement Coordinator made seed packets with the community! 🌿