There’s something special about October at Shaker Village! From the moment you step onto the property, you can sense it—something wonderful is afoot. Is it the pumpkins, cornstalks and hay bales scattered about? Maybe it’s the tractor-drawn hayrides, or the eerie tales shared during Spirit Stroll’s. Or perhaps it’s the anticipation of Trick-or-Treating in the Village.
While all of these things make October a bewitching month to visit Shaker Village, October is a special month for another reason – it’s American Archives Month!
To kick off the celebration, the collection staff hosted an Open House of our archive facility and library today. It gave us an opportunity to update Village staff about the work being done to preserve, arrange and provide greater access to the site’s archival collection.
Curious about our collection? Check out our Facebook page to see exclusive photos and stories about items in our archives throughout the month of October.
Want to know more about the work of an archivist? October 5th is Ask an Archivist Day. Hashtag #askanarchivist to @shakervillageky on Twitter to ask our archivist questions about the collection, the work and the facility of our archives.
Interested in researching with us? Consider applying for a research fellowship.
Emálee Krulish, Archivist