Here is the man who led our singing. He is dressed in Shaker clothing. Notice the wooden benches and wood stove. Shakers would hold religious meetings with lots of singing and dancing, some times late into the night, all for the glory of God. We got to clap, stomp, and generally make a lot of noise in the Meeting House.
Here is a bonnet and 2 capes the women would have worn at Hancock Shaker Village.
So colorful! Loved the flowers at Hancock Shaker Village. This is one of the "living museums" in Massachusetts. All original buildings from the 17th century plus working activities like furniture making, farming, weaving, raising animals, blacksmith. People dress in shaker clothing and explain the life. I got to sing and dance with them in the meeting house. Fun!
