Mary Ann Haagen

Mary Ann is a Shaker scholar, musician, and retired music teacher. She is a visiting scholar in the music department at Dartmouth, and is actively engaged in the work of the Enfield Shaker Museum. Her research focuses on the N.H. Shaker communities. She lectures widely on Shaker history, music, and dance. Her articles on Shaker history appear regularly in Shaker museum publications.

 Haagen/O'Connor - "A Peculiar People": The Enfield New Hampshire Shakers (Fall Term 2025)

Participant Testimonials: 

We couldn't have asked for two more expert study leaders on the subject of the Enfield Shakers. They knew the subject very well and were well prepared for each class. 

These instructors were well versed in Shaker history and did an outstanding job of presenting. They made the information very pertinent to the Shaker community in our midst. 

A Peculiar People: The Enfield, NH Shakers (Spring Term 2024)

Participant Testimonials: 

Mrs. Haagen was very knowledgeable about the history and explained the requirements for joining the religious order and the singing.

I was attracted to the course with its offering of a tour of the Shaker Museum in Enfield. Each week readings were provided to enrich class discussion and to improve our understanding of the Shaker faith.

"A Peculiar People": The Enfield, N.H. Shakers (Spring Term 2023) 

Participant Testimonials:

This course was engaging, interesting and fun! I fully enjoyed Mary Ann's teaching style. We used reading materials, music and a visit to the Shaker Museum.

Her information seemed inexhaustible! She had the information to answer every question. I was completely confident that her interpretations were faithful to the sources.