Ancient Breed
Pictures of the Last Active Shaker Community in Maine
These pictures from an early autumn visit to Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village provide a glimpse of the life of America's last remaining Shakers.
The Shakers in Maine raise Highland cattle, an ancient Scottish breed known for their shaggy pelts.
© 2006 Kim Knox Beckius, licensed to About.com.Learn About the Shakers
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