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Mother Ann Lee Arrives
Ann Lee was unwelcome in England, so she decided to immigrate to North America. She travelled along with her husband and several of her followers. Once they arrived in North America, she settled near Albany, New York in Watervliet. -
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The First Colony
The first colony is established in Nikayuna in 1776. Once again, this colony is located near Albany, New York. -
Mother Ann Lee Dies
On September 8, 1784, Mother Ann Lee dies, which leaves Joseph Meacham and Lucy Wright as the church's leaders. While they were in charge, the Shaker communities established a few customs. -
Traveling to Kentucky
Three missionaries are sent to Kentucky by the Ministry. They travel over 1,000 miles on foot to Kentucky within two or three months. -
Pleasantville, Kentucky
The Shakers build a building in Pleasantville, Kentucky. This building was created out of a different material, limestone. -
The Draft
During the Civil War, a draft law is placed to help the fight. Since the Shakers are pacifists, they refuse to fight in the war. Therfore, an elder decides to travel to Washington, where Lincoln exempts them from the battle. -
Looking for More (1870's)
Shakers churches begin a search for new members. Male members begin to leave the Shaker communities, because they are excited by the economic boom. -
Breaking Apart (1890's)
The Shaker communities began to leave, so even less members remain in the communities. Some communitites are completely abandoned, leaving no one behind. -
Almost Gone
Soon, only a few members of Shaker communities remained, leaving about only 12 members. At the time, "The Shakers" film is made. -
Inspiration
Many of the Shaker's furniture is inspirational for people today. Desginers are still inspired by the work of the Shakers, which helps them create more furniture of the 21st centruy. Also, many former Shaker communities are transformed into museums, like the community in New Lebanon, New York.
