Shaker Heritage Society

10/09/2026

There is still time to sign up for our upcoming Needle Felted Pumpkin Workshop! 🎃✨Join us on October 17 at 10am and make your very own pumpkin friend to celebrate Halloween with. You will learn how to paint and sculpt with wool, making the shape of your pumpkin, the stem, leaves, and other fun details! More information and tickets are available at the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/needle-felted-pumpkin-workshop-tickets-1998486943245?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/09/2026

Go support our friends over at Peebles Island State Park during their open house!

📣NYS Division for Historic Preservation Open House returns in October📣

Always wondered what the NYS Division for Historic Preservation (DHP) does inside the buildings at Peebles Island State Park? Well, now is your chance to find out!

From Oct. 15-17, the first Open House in 15 years will include behind-the-scenes tours, exhibits, demonstrations, and presentations that highlight the work DHP does to promote and protect the history of New York State through state historic sites and in communities across the state.

Highlights include: access to object conservation labs, hands-on activities, special talks, guided tours of the historic factory complex, the Revisit the Revolution traveling exhibition, and much more.

📆Oct. 15, 16, 17
⏰9AM-3PM each day
🌳Peebles Island State Park, 1 Delaware Ave North, Cohoes, NY 12047
❗This event is free and open to the public. No registration necessary.
🚗Parking will be available, but may become limited. Carpooling is recommended.
🚲 Peebles Island is located on the Empire State Trail, pedestrian and bicycle travel is encouraged.

10/09/2026

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tour-of-the-shakers-spiritual-landscape-tickets-2001206841534?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/08/2026

Hello! A quick reminder to everyone that we will be closed October 9 & 10 to facilitate the setup of our Holiday Market! Please make sure you visit us opening day, October 13!

10/08/2026

The Era of Manifestations began here at the Watervliet Shaker Village, and spread to Shaker villages across the country. Each village identified landmarks on its spiritual landscape; an overlay to the physical world, which was only visible to true believers. This image is of the 1842, "Map of the Spiritual City, or the Valley of Wisdom." Today, at the the central point of the map, you'll find the entrance ramp to Albany International Airport's parking deck.

On Saturday, October 17, we're offering a tour of the Shaker's spiritual landscape. We'll visit spots that were sacred to the Shakers here, hiding in plain sight. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tour-of-the-shakers-spiritual-landscape-tickets-2001206841534?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

If you can't make it to the Spiritual Landscape Tour, you have plenty of chances to make it to one of our Manifestations Tours, which are a collaboration with Siena University's theater program. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/manifestations-a-shaker-ghost-tour-tickets-2002293430551?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

10/07/2026

A great shout out from one of our longtime supporters!

Shaker craftsmanship meets religious history in the museum’s new exhibition in Glens Falls.

10/06/2026

Shaker Heritage Society invites you to join us for the Grand Opening of our annual Holiday Market on October 13 at 4pm - 7pm! Come help us kick off the holiday season and discover a wonderful, curated collection of unique gifts from talented local artisans and vendors.

Enjoy live music while you browse.
Sip seasonal wines and ciders.
Indulge in little snacks and treats.
Meet and chat with many of the artisans and vendors who will be joining us for the event!

Admission is donation-based. ❤️

Take a look at our list of vendors below:
https://home.shakerheritage.org/2026-holiday-market-vendors/

The Shaker Heritage Society is a non-profit organization that offers award-winning educational programming about the Shakers, their innovative spirit and their influence on American culture. The Society is actively concerned with preserving the integrity of the Watervliet Shaker National Historic Di...

10/06/2026

Thank you for all your help in the orchard! 🍎

10/02/2026

Perfect for the season! Make a pumpkin friend! 🍂🎃

Join us for a three-hour needle felting workshop with the talented Mallory Zondag on October 17 at 10am! Learn how to paint and sculpt with wool. You’ll shape your pumpkin, sculpt a stem and leaves, and use colorful wool roving to add details and create a painted effect.

Limited spots available! Find out more at the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/needle-felted-pumpkin-workshop-tickets-1998486943245?aff=oddtdtcreator