Washing, Skirting, and Preparing a Freshly-Shorn Fleece from the Shakers’ Flock

Shaker Village 707 Shaker Rd, New Gloucester, ME, United States

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 10:30 am – 2 pm In-Person at Shaker Village (Outdoors) Outdoors at Shaker Village and happening directly next to the Shakers’ sheep being shorn! We will be taking hand-picked fleeces from the Shaker flock of sheep for our workshop. Work in the barnyard alongside the flock being shorn!  Brother Arnold will […]

Maine Shape Note Singing

Shaker Village 707 Shaker Rd, New Gloucester, ME, United States

Saturday, June 1, 2024 1pm – 4pm FREE Event Shape Note Singing is a uniquely American tradition bringing communities together to sing 4-part, acapella hymns and anthems. It is a proudly inclusive and democratic part of their shared heritage. They sing primarily from The Sacred Harp, 1991 Denson edition and will have loaners available. These […]