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The Shakers are a religious Protestant sect that originated in England in 1747. The Shakers, which were members of a dissenting Quaker church, are formally the United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing. By 1776 the Shakers, like many other religious groups, left England for America’s more tolerant religious attitudes. Mother Ann Lee was a significant character in the Shaker religion – she was a leader and a missionary. Throughout 22 states and portions of Canada, Shaker communities were established: for example, they existed in New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. For the Shakers, religion was a way of life.

Shaker Beliefs

The Shakers, like the Quakers, believed in personal communication with God. Their God was both male and female, with the ability to grant voice to the inner light. Thusly hymns and works songs were prevalent throughout Shaker life. The Shakers led simple lives and were self-sufficient. They had a strong work ethic and came to be known for their architecture, crafts, and furniture.

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http://www.pbs.org/wnet/ihas/icon/shakers.html