In 1774, English religious leader Ann Lee arrived in New York and helped establish the American Shaker movement, a radical ...

He joined the Shakers and “continued faithfully to the end of his days.” One afternoon I was at a neighbor’s house when two young women attired in Shaker costumes appeared at the rear door. They said ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. So, which parts of the movie are rooted in history, and which are the speculative stuff of Lee lore? Below, we’ll explore where ...

Director Mona Fastvold's new film, "The Testament of Ann Lee," features actor Amanda Seyfried in the titular role: the English spiritual seeker who brought the Shaker movement to America. The trailer ...

Many of the tenets that 18th-century Shaker movement founder Ann Lee espoused hundreds of years ago could well enlighten today’s not-always-inclusive culture, says Amanda Seyfried. Related Articles ...

PITTSFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Hancock Shaker Village, established in the late 18th century, encompasses 750 acres with 20 buildings and offers visitors a glimpse into one of the most intriguing ...

Until recently, there were only three known members of the Shaker faith living in the United States—and now, the Associated Press reports, the number is down to two. According to one of her peers, ...

Any film that dares to cover the life of a spiritual leader will likely run right into a high level of skepticism, scrutiny, derision and, yes, even some old-fashioned acceptance. Religion does hold ...

Shaker craftsmanship meets religious history in the museum's new exhibition in Glens Falls.