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Shakers:
Who Were TheyThe Shakers, a Protestant religious sect officially called "The United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing",
originated in Manchester, England in 1747 ... Museums and other collections Biographies Database All searches on Shakerpedia |
Who Are TheyToday (Apr 2018) there are 2 Shaker's: Sister's Francis June, Brother Arnold. The last Shaker who was raised within an active Shaker community
was Sister Francis who passed Jan, 2017
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Shaker CraftsHands to Work, Hearts to God ... |
Shaker MusicThere are pieces of Shaker music that is well known today, such as Simple Gifts. There are many more used in churches and 100's more only known to Shaker Scholars ...
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Shaker CookingShaker cooking is a wonderful mix of fresh food, farm cooking and recipes for large groups.
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Shakers onlineShakerpedia is a place where those interested in the Shakers can find and share information about the various aspects of Shaker life, we will be adding information from our collections and pointing to other Shaker resources. We will also be inviting various Shaker scholars and enthusiasts to expand the content. Be sure to check back as Shakerpedia grows. {Want to help ?} ... |
Shaker StudiesThere are a number of scholar and groups who specialize in exploring the history and experience of the Shakers. These scholars have used various sources, including Shaker journals, and collaborating with other scholars, to spread deep understanding of the lives the Shaker's lived. ... |
Where were they ?
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