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It’s the 250th anniversary of the Shakers’ arrival to the region and to say they are “having a moment” would be an understatement. Maria Molteni is an interdisciplinary artist, Shaker researcher, and member of an active Spiritualist community in Massachusetts’s Pioneer Valley. Laura Campagna is an astrologer, energy healer, and writer. Together, they delve into the niche overlap of Shaker and Spiritualist histories during periods of American history called “Great Awakenings” to examine the nuanced similarities and how an interest in their practices has made its way into the mainstream.