Come,
visit the site of America's First Shaker Settlement. Begin with a visit to the
museum or the gift shop, then pick up your self-guided tour of the Shaker site -
the Shaker buildings and heritage herb garden, the barnyard and animals, the
trails around the Ann Lee Pond Nature preserve, and the Shaker Cemetery where
the society founder, Ann Lee, and other early Shakers are buried.
The Museum & Gift Shop are in the 1848 Shaker Meeting House, located on the
grounds of the Ann Lee Home, right next to the Albany International Airport.
Hours:
Open February to October - Tuesday thru Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
November to mid-December - Monday thru Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
(closed between December 19 and January 31, 2010)
Guided Tours for groups of 10 or
more are available by appointment. For more information, please call
518-456-7890 ext. 23.
Admission:
Suggested donation $5.00 per adult
Programs and Group Tours
Available by Appointment: Contact education department for
details. |
