Shaker Heritage Society Children's Programs

Make a Lavender Sachet
Wednesday, August 4
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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 8-12. Parents or caregivers are encouraged to attend with the child. Price per child: $5.00.
Pre-registration is required by August 3.

Paint a Shaker Style Box
Thursday, August 5
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Learn how the Shakers worked as a community to build oval boxes and furniture. See an original Shaker box and discover how they were constructed. Participants will have the opportunity to paint a Shaker-style box to take home. Appropriate for ages 8-12. Parents or caregivers are encouraged to attend with the child. Price per child: $5.00.
Pre-registration is required by August 3.

Write with a Quill Pen and
Make a Fabric Covered Journal
Friday, August 6
10:00 am - 11:00 am
View copies of original Shaker journals and learn about how they kept track of the daily activities and events of the community. Make a fabric-covered journal to take home and try your hand at writing with a quill pen. Appropriate for ages 8-12. Parents or caregivers are encouraged to attend with the child. Price per child: $5.00.
Pre-registration is required by August 3.

Please call (518) 456-7890 x23 for more information or to register.

Last of the Mohicans Outdoor Drama

THURSDAY, JULY 29
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Throughout the summer the cast and crew of the Last of the Mohicans Outdoor Drama have been rehearsing at the Shaker Historic Site. On Thursday, July 29, SHS members and friends have been invited to attend a dress rehearsal at the 1848 Meeting House. Admission is free. RSVP required by 4 pm on July 29.

For more information or to reserve your seat, please call (518) 456-7980 x25

For more information about their performances in Lake George this summer, visit their website.

Albany County Family Day

Visit the Shaker Site on Saturday, August 7th for a day of fun activities, including

• Carnival Games
• Face Painting
• Petting Zoo
• Shaker Craft Demonstrations
• Bouncy Bounce
• Prizes and Drawings
• Site Tours
• Food Vendors
• Various Music Performers through the day

For more information, call (518) 447-7100 or visit Albany County's website.

The event will run from 10am - 4pm.

The Shaker Heritage Society is located across from Albany International Airport on Meeting House Road off of Heritage Lane.

Shaker Summer Craft Fair

Saturday, July 10 & Sunday, July 11

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

This stained glass ornament was made by SHS volunteer Rebecca Langer.

Find the perfect item for your home or gift for a friend at our Shaker Summer Craft Fair! Explore the booths of over 75 crafters on the grounds of the Shaker Heritage Society. Jewelry, apparel, household goods, toys and gourmet foods are among the popular items. A Family Activitiy Station will host activities for all ages. FREE Pony rides will be availalable to children on Saturday between 1:00 and 3:00. Site tours will be offered at 11:30 and 1:30 on both days.

Admission is $4.00 per person or $3.00 with this ad.

SHS members and those under 18 are admitted free.

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