Shaker Discovery Tours

Join us for a personalized view of the Shaker world on a 90-minute tour led by experienced Village staff. 

The topic for Wednesday, September 10, is medicinal herbs. At a time before antiseptics, antibiotics, and vaccines, Shaker health care relied on medicinal herbs. The Shakers’ expertise with herbs eventually led to a big business.  In the 1790s, the Shakers were among the first suppliers of medicinal herbs to the United States pharmaceutical market, an enterprise that continued until the 1930s. Learn more about the many plants the Shakers gathered and cultivated, their medical practices, and their business enterprise as you tour the medicinal herb gardens, venture onto the Farm and Forest Trail, and explore several exhibits in the 1830 Brick Dwelling.

Pre-registration is required. Registration fee, which includes general admission to the Village, is $40/adults, $15/young people ages 6-17. 10% discount for HSV members. Not appropriate for children under 6.