The Enfield Connecticut Shakers

There are only three Shakers left in the world today. It was much different 200 years ago, when Shaker communities were founded all over New York, New England, and beyond. One of the largest was in Enfield, Connecticut. Michael Miller from the Enfield Historical Society will talk about who the Shakers are, when and how their Enfield, Connecticut community was established, and why it flourished and then faded away. The talk will include many photos and illustrations of the Enfield Shakers.

Michael Miller has been active in the Enfield Historical Society for over 40 years and is a past president of the organization. He is author of Images of America Enfield, Connecticut.