Hurricane Irene made her wrath known in the Capital Region this weekend with torrential rain and gale force winds. The Mohawk and Hudson Rivers overflowed tremendously, and the water completely flooded dozens of streets, including the entirety of Schoharie County,… Continue reading
“David Austin Buckingham and two others went to Van Schaick’s Island for pennyroyal but did not get much.” (Church Family Journal, August 17, 1842)
Shakers have long been associated with herbal products and developed a thriving business over the 19… Continue reading
Did you know that there were several Shakers who were veterans of the American Revolution?
One of the basic tenets of Shakerism is pacifism, yet warfare continuously touched the lives of Shakers. From the American Revolution to the Civil War,… Continue reading
Saturday, September 3rd
7:30 pm
The Shaker Heritage Society welcomes John Kirk and Trish Miller. Come enjoy an evening of original and traditional folk music with Americana, Celtic, and Canadian flair. For more information about John and Trish, visit their… Continue reading
Our Summer Craft Fair Weekend will be on Saturday, July 9, and Sunday, July 10, from 10am – 4pm. Admission is $4 per person or $3 per person with a coupon that can be found on our website (shakerheritage.org). SHS… Continue reading