Shaker Open House

Was on
Sunday June 26, 2022

At the Harvard Historical Society, 215 Still River Road, Harvard MA 01451
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Open House at the Harvard Historical Society featuring our permanent Shaker Collection and a unique Shaker desk on loan to the society. The members prepared a few Shaker Recipes that could be tasted during this event.
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See some of the Shaker Recipes prepared by the members!

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