Shaker Heritage Society
Founded in 1977, the Shaker Heritage Society is a non-profit historic preservation group which runs interpretive educational programming about the Shakers and their influence on the region; it is also actively concerned with preserving the integrity of the Watervliet Shaker Historic District, America's First Shaker Settlement.
The Church Family site, where the Society's offices are located, is the heart of the 770 acre historic district; eight remaining buildings, fields, apple orchard, Ann Lee Pond and nature preserve, and the Shaker cemetery comprise an intact, contiguous site.
The society is renovating the 1848 Shaker Meeting House, to serve as headquarters for its educational activities. It offers special group tours of the building and historic district, craft courses, workshops, lectures, and several annual events throughout the year.
The Church Family site, where the Society's offices are located, is the heart of the 770 acre historic district; eight remaining buildings, fields, apple orchard, Ann Lee Pond and nature preserve, and the Shaker cemetery comprise an intact, contiguous site.
The society is renovating the 1848 Shaker Meeting House, to serve as headquarters for its educational activities. It offers special group tours of the building and historic district, craft courses, workshops, lectures, and several annual events throughout the year.
Information
Shaker Heritage Society
25 Meeting House Rd.
Albany, New York 12211
Telephone: 518-456-7890
Web Site: www.shakerheritage.org
25 Meeting House Rd.
Albany, New York 12211
Telephone: 518-456-7890
Web Site: www.shakerheritage.org
location and directions
From Exit 4 off the Northway (I-87) go west 1.3 miles on Albany Shaker Road. Go straight at the STOP sign onto the grounds of Ann Lee Home. The second building on your right is the Shaker Meeting House.