A Day No Pigs Would Die Timeline

By TMS_5

  • Mother Ann Lee's arrival into the United States

    Mother Ann Lee's arrival into the United States
    In 1774, The Shakers followed Mother Ann Lee to the United States. Most religious groups came to the United States to find religious freedom.

  • The Shakers 1st colony

    The Shakers 1st colony
    Once they got into the United States, The Shakers established several colonies. The Shakers first colony was near Albany, NY. It was named Nikayuna; the governing principles included Celibacy and Agrarian communal living.

  • Mother Ann Lee Refuses to Sign an Oath of Allegiance

    Mother Ann Lee Refuses to Sign an Oath of Allegiance
    During the Revolutionary Way, Lee refuses to sign an oath of allegiance. This also lead to imprisonment for treason.

  • Mother Ann Lee Dies

    Mother Ann Lee Dies
    On September 8, 1784, Mother Ann Lee dies in Watervliet, New York. The Church is now lead by Joesph Meacham and Lucy Wright.

  • First Shaker Building

    First Shaker Building
    The first shaker building was built in Harvard, Massachusettes.

  • Shakers Begin to Diminish

    Shakers Begin to Diminish
    Church begins a new campaign because memberships are diminishing. Industrialization brings new methods that the Shakers cannot compete with.