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The Shakers and the Oneida Community
http://www.believersweb.net/view.cfm?ID=632
Article about the interaction of the Shakers with the contemporary Oneida Community in New York. Includes a profile of the sect, its history and doctrine; by Randall Hillebrand.
The Enfield Shaker Museum
(Enfield, NH) Visitors' information; bibliography.
Smithsonian Magazine: Living a Tradition
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/people-places/journeys_feature.html
Includes article, music clips, recipes, and links.
Shakers - A Research Guide
http://www.nypl.org/research/chss/grd/resguides/shaker/
(At the New York Public Library) Reference bibliography.
Shaker Workshops - Who are the Shakers?
http://www.shakerworkshops.com/resources/who-are-the-shakers
Article on Shaker culture and craftsmanship. Includes references and links.
Shaker Villages and Museums
http://www.shakerworkshops.com/catalog/directory-of-shaker-villages-and-museums.php
(Old Chatham, NY) Visitors' information and calendar.
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
http://www.shakervillageky.org/
A restored Shaker community and living museum. Includes a profile of facilities which include dining, lodging, and crafts.
Shaker Museum at South Union
(Kentucky) A brief history of the sect, photograph gallery, trip planning guide. Overnight accommodations at the historic Shaker Tavern.
Shaker Museum And Library
http://www.shakermuseumandlibrary.org/
Explains museum collections, library resources, special events, nearby accommodations, and gift shop offerings at site devoted to local Shaker history.
Shaker Manuscripts On-Line
http://www.passtheword.org/SHAKER-MANUSCRIPTS/
Online versions of some of the documents published by the early Shakers in times past, including those discussing their beliefs, prophecies and inspired transmissions from the Godhead.
Shaker Heritage Society
http://www.shakerheritage.org/
A non-profit historic preservation group which runs interpretive educational programming about the Shakers and their influence on the region.
Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village
Historical background of the United Society of Believers (Shakers), links to museum, library archives, calendar, and the herb catalog.
Sabbathday Lake
http://www.shakerworkshops.com/shaker-villages-and-museums/sabbathday-lake-shaker-village.htm
(Maine) A profile of the only remaining active Shaker community.
National Gallery of Art - Shaker Crafts from the Index of American Design
http://www.nga.gov/collection/gallery/iadshake/iadshake-main1.html
Photographic tour.
IHAS - The Shakers
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/ihas/icon/shakers.html
A brief history of the Shaker movement, including their cultural and musical contributions.
Hancock Shaker Village
http://www.hancockshakervillage.org/
(Pittsfield, Massachusetts) Cultural museum: virtual tour, online shop.
Connecticut Cane and Reed Company
Offers Shaker herbs and crafts.
Canterbury Shaker Village
Cultural museum, restaurant, and store (Canterbury, NH). virtual tour, contact information and online shopping.