The National Park Service invites you to explore stories, places, and the people of American Shaker Communities. The United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing - known as the Shakers - was founded in Manchester England in the 18th-century. It was brought to the United States by Mother Ann Lee in 1774. They eventually founded 19 communities within the country, though only the Sabbathday Shaker Community in Maine exists today.
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Trip Idea: Travel Shaker History
Need weekend trip ideas? Fit Shaker sites in Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, and Ohio into your itinerary!
Stories
The United Society of Believers (Shakers) was founded in Manchester England. Learn about how this religion was formed
Shakerism in America
Shakerism was brought to the United States by Mother Ann Lee in 1774. Eventually there were 19 communities spread throughout the country
People
Ann Lee, born in Manchester, England, expanded the Shaker religion to the United States in 1774
Lucy Wright
Lucy Wright was one of the first Shaker leaders born in the United States, and was responsible for spreading the religion across the country
Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village
Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village in Maine was founded in 1782 and is the only surviving Shaker community in the world
Mount Lebanon Shaker Society
Mount Lebanon was the spiritual center of Shaker Society. It set architectural and commercial standards for other Shaker communities
Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill was the first Shaker community founded in Kentucky, and is known for its architectural feats
Last updated: March 26, 2018