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Sabbathday Lake Shaker Museum

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This cooperative community is said to be the last active Shaker village. Dating from 1782, most of the buildings reflect the styles of 18th- and early 19th century. The museum located here houses Shaker furniture, handicrafts, ingenious inventions, and workshops.

Extended tours are available in July and August.

Location: 707 Shaker Road, New Gloucester Maine 04260 Telephone 207-926-4597

Other History nearby:
(Auburn) Androscoggin Historical Society Museum
(Boothbay Harbor) Boothbay Railway Village
(Bridgton) Bridgton Historical Society Museum
(Portland) Center for Maine History
(Damariscotta) Chapman-Hall House
(Wolfeboro) Clark House Museum Complex

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