November 4, 2011 | Theatre,

ANGEL REAPERS: Shaker Trivia

What are the three “C”s of Shakerism?

Celibacy, Communalism & Confession

Did you know…

The Heart-in-Hand symbol of a heart in an open palm originated with the Shakers as a reminder of the words of their founder, Mother Ann Lee, who promoted a simple life of hard work and spirituality with the motto “Put your hands to work, and your hearts to God.”

Did you know…

Shakers are masters at saving space!

In many of their buildings, drawers are built into the walls or into the space under staircases. The walls are usually lined with pegs which are used to hang everything from hats and coats to chairs.

Did you know…

The Shakers were some of the very first conscientious objectors in the United States. During the fall of 1862, two Shaker brothers, Benjamin Gates and Frederick W. Evans, traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with Abraham Lincoln where they successfully made their case and secured the status of conscientious objectors for all Shakers.

Did you know…

The Shakers became highly successful entrepreneurs, selling their herbs, seeds and many prepared foods, such as canned fruits and vegetables. At the end of one growing season in the mid-1800s, the Shaker community in Pleasant Hill, KY canned and sold more than 3,000 jars of peaches to the outside world.

Did you know…

Solid construction and honest functionality make Shaker furniture one of the most popular design styles, but it is the roots of Shaker belief in simplicity and hard work which inspired the clean lines, careful craftsmanship and signature details that define the furniture.