The First Shaker Village in Albany
The first American home of the isolated, egalitarian religion has a trove of Shaker architecture and artifacts.

šŸ“œ First Shaker village in the U.S., home to Shaker architecture and artifacts.
šŸ” Established in 1776 near Albany, New York.

Why Go

šŸ” Explore historic Shaker buildings and artifacts
šŸ›ļø Explore unique Shaker architecture and artifacts
šŸŒæ Wander through the Shaker Herb Garden
šŸš¶ Visit the Shaker cemetery, including Ann Lee's grave
šŸ„ See Kerry cows during warmer seasons
šŸš¶ Discover tranquil grounds and nature preserve

Why Avoid

šŸš« Many original buildings have been demolished
šŸš« Limited public access to all buildings

Tips

šŸ’” Check for private events, as some buildings are rented out
šŸ—“ļø Check website for event-specific hours, especially for the Holiday Market.
šŸŽ„ Visit during the Holiday Market for extended hours
ā˜€ļø Warmer seasons offer outdoor exhibits and cows

Hours

šŸ•’ March to October: Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Holiday Market (mid-October to mid-December): Tuesday-Sunday, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. Closed January-February, July 4th and Thanksgiving.

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