Shaker

History of the Shakers

By Temitope A.

  • Arrival of Mary Anne and the Shakers

    The Shakers followed Mother Ann Lee to the United States in 1774. They emigrated to American shores in search of religious freedom.

  • Discoveration of Colonies

    The Shakers discovered colonies, after they canme to the united shates. The first colony they discovered, in 1776, was at Nikayuna near Albany, NY.

  • The First Building

    The f Shakers built thier first building in Harvard, Massachusetts
    27 Aug 1785.

  • Era of Manifestations

    The Era of Manifestations was a hen theat most of the Shakers lived in. It was also called the golden age.

  • The arrival Of the Shakers at the Zenith

    The Shakers arrived at thier zennith with out 6,00 members living in 19 communual villages. This boosted everthing the Shakers did.

  • The Draft Law

    The Draft Law was enacted during the Civil War.It stated that all able-bodied men 20 to 45 years old were subject to being drafted for three years.

  • Shakers Decreased

    Fewer than 12 Shakers remained in 1989. Most of the shakers died out due to dieseases and sickeness.