# Event Details - **Event Name**: Songs of Love and Freedom: The Music of Mother Ann Lee - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Once in a Generation Commemoration Event at Shaker Heritage Society.About this EventThis year marks a once-in-a generation commemoration year for the Shaker Heritage Society; the 250th anniversary of the arrival of Ann Lee to the site they steward, and the founding of the American Shaker movement there in 1776. To mark the occasion, the Shaker Heritage Society will host a choral performance of Shaker music from the Revolutionary period and beyond, researched and arranged by American composer Kevin Siegfried. Through song, the performance will celebrate Ann Lee’s legacy as the founder of a movement dedicated to the Revolutionary ideal of liberty, and deep commitment to pacifism, human equality, and community.After the concert, Brother Arnold Hadd, from the Sabbathday Lake Shaker community in New Gloucester, Maine, will appear as a special guest and virtual speaker during a Shaker-inspired communal meal by Navona Catering.$60 General / $50 Members: Includes 4pm concert and outdoor reception with refreshments and one drink ticket$130 General / $120 Members & Volunteers: Includes 4pm concert and outdoor reception with refreshments and one drink ticket PLUS full dinner experience with cash bar and virtual presentation with Brother Arnold HaddThe event will be held on May 23, 2026 at 4:00pm at the 1848 Meeting House at 25 Meeting House Road, Albany, NY, 12211.About Kevin SiegfriedAs a composer and arranger deeply committed to the performance and preservation of early American music, Kevin Siegfried has devoted much of his career to raising awareness of Shaker musical traditions. Choral arrangements from his “Shaker Harmony Collection” have been performed and recorded by choirs around the globe. “Lay Me Low,” one of Siegfried’s most frequently performed Shaker arrangements, was sung by The Joint Armed Forces Chorus at the State Funeral of President George H. W. Bush. In recent years, Siegfried has undertaken extensive archival research at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village in Maine. This research has led to multiple collaborations with Brother Arnold Hadd, who carries on the 250-year oral tradition of Shaker song. Collaborations have included concert performances at Sabbathday Lake, a film for the American Folklife Center entitled “Shaker Spirituals in Maine,” and the recording of two oral histories for the Library of Congress. In 2024, Siegfried presented a “Community Sing” at the Library of Congress in acknowledgement of the 250th anniversary of the Shakers in North America. Since 2014, he has served as composer-in-residence with the Capitol Hill Chorale in Washington, DC. He teaches at The Boston Conservatory at Berklee. For more information, visit www.kevinsiegfried.com. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/albany/songs-of-love-and-freedom-the-music-of-mother-ann-lee/100001987071481291 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, meetups, live-music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 55.2, max: 140.56, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Albany - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Shaker Heritage Society - **lat**: 42.74087360000001 - **long**: -73.81197559999998 - **full address**: Shaker Heritage Society, 25 Meeting House Road, Albany, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Songs of Love and Freedom: The Music of Mother Ann Lee - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/f14f4d98de44661fb59d999e5ed3bfb8284b6e89eeaafe9a410639dcf9202297-rimg-w1200-h600-dc2e4e49-gmir.jpg?v=1776359322 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Songs of Love and Freedom: The Music of Mother Ann Lee being held? - **A:** Songs of Love and Freedom: The Music of Mother Ann Lee takes place on Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Shaker Heritage Society, 25 Meeting House Road, Albany, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Songs of Love and Freedom: The Music of Mother Ann Lee? - **A:** Ticket prices for Songs of Love and Freedom: The Music of Mother Ann Lee range from USD 55 to USD 141 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral - Concert & Outdoor ReceptionUSD 66 + USD 6 feeAvailableSHS Member - Concert & Outdoor ReceptionUSD 55 + USD 5 feeAvailableGeneral - Concert, Outdoor Reception & DinnerUSD 141 + USD 11 feeAvailableSHS Member - Concert, Outdoor Reception, & DinnerUSD 130 + USD 10 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Songs of Love and Freedom: The Music of Mother Ann Lee? - **A:** Songs of Love and Freedom: The Music of Mother Ann Lee is organized by Shaker Heritage Society. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Shaker Heritage Society's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Shaker Heritage Society a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Shaker Heritage Society has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Songs of Love and Freedom: The Music of Mother Ann Lee is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Albany, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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The complex is a small oasis located within walking distance from Albany Airport’s main entrance and the Ann Lee Pond Nature Preserve. Visitors enjoy a mix of historic buildings and natural landscape features, the Shaker cemetery, and apple orchard. The museum is open Tuesday-Saturday from March through late December. The grounds are open to the public from dawn to dusk throughout the year.We offer a wide variety of tours, workshops, and programs for youth and adults. The 1848 Meeting House and 1915 Barn are frequently used by community organizations for meetings and special events.For additional information about the Shaker Heritage Society, please visit www.shakerheritagesociety.org , email director@shakerheritage.org or call 518-456-7890." } ] } ] ```