Shaker Heritage Society News & Events October 2018

Preserve New York Grant Announcement October 5th Shaker Heritage Society is proud to be one of four groups in the Capital Region to secure a Preserve New York Grant this year. We will be present at the official announcement at the Schenectady County Historical Society - Brouwer House at 11:00am on Friday, October 5th.  Preserve New York  is a signature grant program of the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and the Preservation League of New York State, and is made possible with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

Watervliet Village Journals on Shakerpedia Do you know about " Shakerpedia "? This digital archive contains thousands of records where you can explore the music, food, crafts, and everyday lives of Shaker communities. Founding SHS board member Betty Shaver personally transcribed over 1500 journal pages documenting the lives of the Watervliet Shakers. These records are now digitized and available on Shakerpedia.

Cultural Heritage Tourism in Albany We're more than just a pretty place - did you know that last year alone, tourism generated $970 million in revenue for Albany County? Heritage Tourism is booming in the region, and on September 26th, Shaker Heritage Society staff attended the Albany Cultural Heritage and Tourism summit to brainstorm new ideas for program partnerships and joint marketing initiatives with our partners in the Albany Heritage Tourism economy.

Historic Architecture Tour October 13th The past meets the future in this behind-the-scenes tour into historic Shaker buildings. Discover how Shaker architecture and design evolved throughout history and learn what the Society is doing to preserve these structures. Click HERE to purchase tickets

Christmas Craft Fair Opens October 27th The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting colder, which means the return of the Christmas Craft Fair! The Fair features local and regional artisans selling popular items like handmade pottery, jewelry, gourmet preserves and chocolate, woven goods, stationary and art prints, photography, children’s toys and clothing, and more! Shop local and support a small museum this holiday season. Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm

On The Horizon! Hands-on Workshops: Woven Holiday Ornaments, Dec. 8, 10am-1pm Wrapping Paper, Dec. 8, 2pm-4pm Find more information about upcoming events by clicking HERE

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