Fall Special Tour: Physic Gardens, Patent Medicines and the Culture of Care – Canterbury Shaker Village, Canterbury NH
September 8 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
One of the most important historic industries at Canterbury Shaker Village was the production and sale of patent medicines. Join Director of Education Kyle Sandler as he explores the fascinating history and the colorful figures that oversaw the Village’s “physic” gardens and the production of pharmaceutical products. Along with a discussion of this important industry, we will explore the Shakers’ culture of care that allowed this business to flourish.
288 Shaker Rd., Canterbury, NH
603-783-9511