Shaker Museum, Albany, NY
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sagefemme
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This museum chronicles the progress of the "Shaking Quakers" from their arrival in American in 1774 to the closing of this communiy in 1925.
Waymark Code: WMRC6D
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 06/07/2016
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The Shakers were a celebate and pacifist sect that thrived for 150 years, which is remarkable given that it did not rely on procreation to automatically populate its ranks. They were credited with many inventions, including the modern seed packaging process and the vacuum sealed tin can food perservation system.
Theme:
History of this specific religious sect.
Street Address:
25 Albany-Shaker Road
Albany, NY 12211
Food Court: no
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
Open February to October – Tuesday thru Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
October 31st to December 19th – Monday thru Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Closed on the 4th of July and Thanksgiving
Guided Tours for groups of 10 or more are available by appointment. For more information, please call 518-456-7890 ext. 23.
Cost: 5.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Small
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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