Enjoy a beautiful vocal music in the 1848 Meeting House.  For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Albany Pro Musica at (518) 438-6548 or info@albanypromusica.org.

Please join us to elect new members to the Society's Board of Directors and to hear updates on the organization's efforts to preserve the site of America's first Shaker settlement. Appetizers by Classé Catering and cash bar. Suggested donation $10.00 per person at the door. RSVP appreciated by June 21, 2010.

Find the perfect item for your home or gift for a friend at our Summer Craft Fair! Explore the booths of over 80 crafters on the grounds of the Shaker Heritage Society.  Jewelry, apparel, ornaments, household goods, toys and gourmet foods are among the most popular items. A Family Activity Station will host activities for all age levels and pony rides will be available on  Saturday from 1pm to 3pm. Site tours are offered on both days at 11:30 and 1:30.
Admission: $4 per person or $3 with coupon.
SHS Members and under 18 admitted free. 
For a discount coupon, please visit our Blog at www.shakerheritage.blogspot.com

Whether you are a beginning sewer or an experienced seamstress, this class will enable students to create a practical and fashionable reusable grocery bag from start to finish.  Participants can provide their own fabric or select from a limited quantity on the day of the class. Pre-registration is required by July 16.
Cost per person: $15.00. (Fabric is not included.) This program is appropriate for ages 12 and up.

Explore the Shaker herb garden and discover the many ways that the Shakers used plants. Craft a fragrant lavender sachet to use at home or give as a gift.  Appropriate for ages 5-12. Parents or caregivers are encouraged to attend with the child. 
Price per child: $5.00.
Pre-registration is required by July 30. 

Enjoy the outdoors as you explore booths representing over 80 different crafters at our Fall Harvest Craft Fair. Get an early start on your holiday shopping as you discover jewelry, jams, quilts, apparel, pottery, soaps and decorative items for your home. A Family Activity Station will feature activities for all ages throughout the weekend and pony rides will be available on Saturday from 1pm to 3pm.  Site tours are scheduled on both days at 11:30 and 1:30. 
Admission: $4 per person or $3 with coupon.
SHS Members and under 18 admitted free.
For a discount coupon, please visit our Blog at www.shakerheritage.blogspot.com

Find perfect holiday gifts for everyone on your list at our annual Christmas Craft Fair. Over fifty regional crafters are represented, offering thousands of items for your perusal. Jewelry, apparel, ornaments, household goods, toys and gourmet jams are among the most popular items. 
The Craft Fair is open Monday through Saturday (closed Sunday) and admission is free.
 

Notes:

Programs are subject to change without  notice. Please call the Education Coordinator at
(518) 456-7890 ext 23 or email ShakerEducator@yahoo.com prior to any program to confirm that it is still running as scheduled.

Hours:
Open February to October - Tuesday thru Saturday 9:30a.m. to 4:00p.m.
     November to mid-December - Monday thru Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00p.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.

Self guided tour brochures are available in the Meeting House.

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Shaker Heritage Society
25 Meeting House Road 
Albany, NY  12211
(518) 456-7890Fax: (518) 452-7348

Last modified July 1,  2010