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The Shaker Heritage Society is dedicated to educating the public about & preserving the site of the first Shaker settlement in America.

Albany, NY
Joined August 2009
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Celebrate the start to Fall at @ShakerEducator on Saturday & Sunday at the Shaker Craft Fair! Peruse handcrafted items from local & regional artisans, enjoy live music, explore the heritage herb garden, learn about Shaker history on a guided tour, & more! albany.org/event/craft-fairs…
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Happy Friday! This weekend's free & frugal events include the Delaware Avenue Street Fair, @ShakerEducator Shaker Craft Fair, @TenBroeckACHA's Butterfly Garden Talk and more! #DiscoverAlbany albany.org/blog/post/free-fr…
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Want to learn more about the #Shakers? #VisitAMuseum! Places like @HancockShaker, @ShakerEducator, & @shakervillageky help keep the sect alive even while there are only 2 living members #Protestantism #Millenarianism #HistoricPreservation ow.ly/yF7S30hKCLy
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She would often say, "O my dear children! hold fast, and be not discouraged. God has not sent us into this land in vain; but he has sent us to bring the gospel to this nation, who are deeply lost in sin; and there are great numbers who will embrace it, and the time draws nigh."
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This week's blog features the #ShakerHeritageBarn! Learn more about this historic venue here: goo.gl/xCHj7m
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Jack Kelly talks about his fascinating Erie Canal book "Heaven's Ditch" @ShakerEducator tonight, cosponsored by us.
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The rain pounds Applause on the street A standing ovation - That leads to wet feet. #rusticcider #gristmill #ciderisfood #thunderstorm – at Brookhaven, GA
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"there is no failure, only feedback" -Zak from @MuseumHack at #MANY2017
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106-years-ago today, the Great #NYSCapitol Fire breaks out on the third floor just 12 years after its completion. Over $5,000,000 in damage.
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Today is the #WinterSolstice – the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere! Here's #Stonehenge by John Constable
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"Things That I Remember" about the #ErieCanal told by 87yr old in 1964. Read it all: ow.ly/QfBH307dshY #nyshistory #primarysource
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Regional Economic Development awards expected today, Troy mayor cuts spending plan by half, CDPHP & St. Peter's He… ift.tt/2hotVPo
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City mulls opening off-limits sites like Washington Square Park arch, #NYSP to NYers bit.ly/2haa2Q5 via @CurbedNY #SavingPlaces
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Connect Kids Transportation Grants offer up to $750/class for Title 1 Schools. Please share this w/ your teachers! youtube.com/watch?v=5lfst7Tw…
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Huge archive containing King George III documents reveals new insights about how he lost the American colonies. po.st/IfaeC5
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Schuyler Flatts Cultural Park officially donated to Town of Colonie bit.ly/2fomzLT?cid=twitter_W…
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Meet the Hudson Valley Ruins exhibit photographers at a talk & book signing this Saturday at 1:00pm: bit.ly/2dtz5c9
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And First Lady Frances wore a Shaker-made cloak to this event! nitter.gq/AlbanyArchives/status/…
Former NYS Governor Grover Cleveland's second Presidential Inauguration in March 4, 1893. He won the election 124-years-ago last night.
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Autumn foliage isn't the only color on display this fall. >>> bit.ly/2ctyRCw