Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Today in History - February 29, 1736 - Shaker Founder is Born

Shaker Founder is Born - February 29, 1736 


    Today in the year 1736, Ann Lee, founder of a religious sect was born. This religious sect, known as the Shakers, broke off from the Quakers. Ann Lee, was a woman who wanted equality between the sexes, celibacy, and communal living.  This is the name of her group; the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing. 
   Today there are a few Shakers still living at Sabbathday Lake, Maine. 


  You can read more at: www.history.com/this-day-in-history/shaker-founder-born

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