Events

When you visit Canterbury Shaker Village you are swept up into the world of the Canterbury Shakers. The Community's historic buildings tell the story of a spiritual and innovative group of people. Learn about the two hundred year history of the Village and the Shakers' many fascinating stories through guided tours, self-guided exploration, and special […]

The featured artists this month are:  Sheryl Shirley, acrylics and watercolor; Susan Tucker, potter; Bob Heiner, photographer; Richard Batchelder, woodturner; Leah Kuehne, oils, acrylic and watercolor painter; Suzan Gannett, glass bead maker and jeweler.  Come see their work at Artistic Roots and that of our other artisans.  Artistic Roots is open daily from 10-5. Artistic Roots /  73 Main Street  […]

  FROM SAILS TO ATOMS: THE PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD TEMPORARY EXHIBIT In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, the Wright Museum will be highlighting one of New England’s most enduring contributions to the nation’s history: the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Officially established as a federal navy yard in 1800, but the home of […]

ALWAYS VIGILANT: cIVIL aIR pATROL FROM WWII THROUGH TODAY TEMORARY EXHIBIT Exhibit runs May 1 – October 31, 2026. Civil Air Patrol is a congressionally chartered, federally funded, 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation and serves as the civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. Founded Dec. 1, 1941, to mobilize the nation’s civilian aviation resources for national […]

The Meredith Fine Craft Gallery invites you in for our September exhibit, Our Wild Neighbors. This collection features hand-felted pieces by juried artist Katie Pugliese celebrating New Hampshire’s native wildlife. From local flowers to bugs, bunnies, raccoons, and reptiles that gather around them, Katie’s newest work highlights the wonder of the wildlife that surrounds us […]