Home to the Shakers from 1785 to 1947 who are known for strict celibate communal living, this village was the "Center of Union" because all the other villages based their villages on Mount Lebanon and allowed Mount Lebanon to have the final say in any dispute. Started in 1785, it was, at its apex, home to 600 Shakers in 100 buildings on 6,000 acres. The last Shakers left the village in 1947. Twenty-six buildings survive, several of which are are open to the public.
Location:
P.O, Box 628, Shaker Rd, New Lebanon New York 12125
Telephone
518-794-9500
Other History nearby:
(Hudson) American Museum of Firefighting
(Pittsfield) Arrowhead
(Springfield) Basketball Hall of Fame
(Bennington) Bennington Battle Monument
(Bennington) Bennington Museum
(Pittsfield) Berkshire Athenaeum
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04/17 Coming to The New Lebanon area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
Taste of the Valley Plymouth NH March21 Experience all of your favorite local flavors. Several restaurants from the region will be there hoping to win your vote in the "Best in Show" competition.
7th Annual Great International Spring Beer Festival Providence RI April20 Your Beer Festival Admission Ticket will allow you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 250 brewers, live music, food and MUCH MORE at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
Spring Plant Sale Westford NH April27 The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale at the 4H Fairgrounds.
Connecticut Sheep and Wool Festival vernon CT April27 The festival started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association as a program “to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut” has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival.
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