Shaker Heritage Barn In Watervliet Albany NYS Royalty-Free Stock Photo

A small-scale farm program, which is run by a Society volunteer introduces visitors to Shaker agricultural traditions through the presence of heritage breeds of turkeys, chickens, and oxen. Barn built 1916 The Barn is often rented out for private events such as weddings and gala fundraisers, and many local organizations host gatherings in the Meeting House. First Shaker community in America. This was the site where the Shakers first developed their famous garden seed industry. Quality control, standardization of seed size and the innovative packaging of seeds still used today quickly led to a widely known reputation for excellence in farming operations.