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Religion establishment
Founded in England in 1747 the Shakers practiced a religion that was also a lifestyle. -
Ann Lee joining
Ann Lee joined the Shakers by 1758 and then became the leader of the small community. They called her Mother Ann. -
Traveling to the American Shore
Numerous religous sects treaveled to theearch of religious freedom, the Shakers followed Mother Ann Lee to the United States in 1774. -
Ann Lee sails to the United states
Having received a revelation, on May 19, 1774, Ann Lee and eight of her followers sailed from Liverpool for the United States. -
Colony establihment
The first colony was established in 1776 at Nikayuna near Albany, NY. -
The death of Ann Lee
After Ann Lee died, Joseph Meacham (1742–1796) became the leader of the Shakers in 1787. -
Remaining communities
By 1920, there were only 12 Shaker communities remaining.
