Watervliet
America's First Shaker Settlement
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The Shaker Heritage Society is a non-profit organization that offers award winning educational programming, special events, craft fairs, concerts and a farm animal program.
The Society is actively concerned with preserving the integrity of the Watervliet Shaker National Historic District, site of America’s first Shaker settlement for the benefit of future generations.
Learn more about their work in educating the next generation about the Shaker culture and preserving the Church Family.
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The Shaker Heritage Society works closely with property owner, Albany County to revitalize the publicly accessible area of the Historic District known as the Church Family property. Your support funds programs and restoration projects that are critical to the future of the Society.
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