April 2016
Heifer Parade with Food & Fiddle
Parade will begin at approximately 11:00amFree Admission
Find out more »Create a Permanent Raised Bed System
Shaker-Inspired Home Gardening Workshop SeriesApril 23 - Implementing a Permanent Raised Bed System - SOLD OUTMay 21 - Holistic Orchard 10am - 5pm (lunch is not provided - food will be available for purchase)August 13 - Shaker Oval Box #3 - 9am-4:30pm (lunch is not included - food will be available for purchase)August 20 - Shaker Oval Box #3 - 9am-4:30pm (lunch is not included - food will be available for purchase)shakers.org/workshops-events/shaker-inspired-workshops/
Find out more »May 2016
Heifer Parade with Food & Fiddle
Heifer Parade with Food & FiddleSaturday, May 7, 201610:00-3:00 pm. Parade will begin approximately at 11:00 amFree admissionCelebrate the return of the spring to the Village pastures with a parade of heifers to their first spring grass. Maypole dancing, food, outdoor barn dancing, and make-your-own head wreaths and May baskets will be available throughout the day. Parade will begin approximately at 11:00 am. Self-guided exhibits are open at no charge. Guided tours are available for $10 per person at 11:00 &…
Find out more »XC5K – Canterbury Shaker Village
Opening Day & 9th Annual Canterbury Shaker Village XC5KSaturday, May 14, 201610:00 amRegistration is $25. Children 10 and under are free. Proceeds benefit educational programs at the Village.Run or walk the course, which is totally unpaved and totally beautiful crossing through fields, woods, around ponds and pastures. Music is provided along the route to inspire you. Great prizes and hearty food at the finish.Day-of registration opens at 8:30am at the Village.Read more or register HERE.
Find out more »Holistic Orchard
Shaker-Inspired Home Gardening Workshop SeriesApril 23 – Implementing a Permanent Raised Bed System – SOLD OUTMay 21 – Holistic Orchard 10am – 5pm (lunch is not provided – food will be available for purchase)August 13 – Shaker Oval Box #3 – 9am-4:30pm (lunch is not included – food will be available for purchase)August 20 – Shaker Oval Box #3 – 9am-4:30pm (lunch is not included – food will be available for purchase)shakers.org/workshops-events/shaker-inspired-workshops/
Find out more »June 2016
Medicinal Plant Walk
Medicinal Plant WalkSaturday, June 11, 2016Time: 10:00-noon Cost: $25 non-members or $20 Canterbury Shaker Village members Regi ster Today!Presenter: Sara Woods Kender, clinical herbalistLocation: Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Road, Canterbury, NHJoin Clinical Herbalist and Wild Forager Sara Woods Kender for a gentle jaunt through the forests and fields of Canterbury Shaker Village in search of medicinal plants. Our backyards are full of medicine – come explore the fields and forest to discover what Mother Earth has provided. Sara will…
Find out more »Shaker Dance Revival Project: Summer Dance Intensive
Join us for three or six days of rigorous training from high caliber dance instructors in a range of disciplines, including ballet and an exciting variety of contemporary dance techniques and modern modalities.Under the direction of Resident Dance Maker Lorraine Chapman and Dance Revivalist Joan Talarico-Brodsky, program participants will attend classes given by an impressive roster of New England-based and nationally and internationally acclaimed dance educators.DATES: Two sessions June 22-24 and June 27-29TIMES: 9:00-4:30 each day. Includes lunch and tours…
Find out more »Shaker Annual Dinner & Auction
Simply Shaker: Annual Dinner & Auction in Support of the VillageDate: Wednesday, June 22, 2016Time: 5:30 pmJoin fellow members and Village supporters for a special tour, live auction and festive evening to benefit Canterbury Shaker Village. There are many ways to support the event; donate a new and unique item, a vacation home or sports tickets for the auction, become a sponsor and attend with your colleagues and friends!Contact Katie Muth at kmuth@shaker.org to find out how to donate an…
Find out more »August 2016
Sunset Dance Performance “RELEASED”
This inaugural performance is being curated by Canterbury Shaker Village’s Resident DanceMaker Lorraine Chapman and will feature works by outstanding choreographers including the premiere of a new collaborative work inspired by original Shaker dances. This program is part of the Shaker Dance Revival Project, a strategic program that honors Shaker dance while rethinking these traditions for contemporary audiences and dancers. This original piece, co-created by choreographers David Parker, a Guggenheim Fellow, and Lorraine Chapman, a Dance Magazine “25 To Watch,”…
Find out more »Village Rising – Canterbury Shaker Village
Village Rising–A day of exploration, inspiration and creativityDate: Saturday, August 6, 2016Time: 10:00-5:00 pmCost: Included with the cost of regular admission (no charge for Members).Village Rising is a day devoted to cultivating personal inspiration. Canterbury Shaker Village invites you to walk the Village grounds, expand your thinking, discover something new, make a connection and express yourself from the heart. Village Rising will feature the opening of the 2016 installation of Shaker Traditions: Contemporary Translations, special programs, demonstrations, performances, a chance…
Find out more »Shaker Oval Box #3
Shaker-Inspired Home Gardening Workshop SeriesApril 23 – Implementing a Permanent Raised Bed System – SOLD OUTMay 21 – Holistic Orchard 10am – 5pm (lunch is not provided – food will be available for purchase)August 13 – Shaker Oval Box #3 – 9am-4:30pm (lunch is not included – food will be available for purchase)August 20 – Shaker Oval Box #3 – 9am-4:30pm (lunch is not included – food will be available for purchase)shakers.org/workshops-events/shaker-inspired-workshops/
Find out more »Shaker Broom Making
Canterbury brooms were prized for their simplicity, workmanship and usefulness. Join Everett Bailey as he guides you through the broom making process in the historic Carpenter’s Shop. No experience is necessary to attend, only patience and an interest in Shaker craft. At the end of the workshop, you will take home a completed, Shaker-style broom.Lunch is not provided – food will be available for purchase at the Shaker Box Lunch & Farm Stand or participants may bring a packed lunch.Cost: $90…
Find out more »Shaker Oval Box #3
Shaker-Inspired Home Gardening Workshop SeriesApril 23 – Implementing a Permanent Raised Bed System – SOLD OUTMay 21 – Holistic Orchard 10am – 5pm (lunch is not provided – food will be available for purchase)August 13 – Shaker Oval Box #3 – 9am-4:30pm (lunch is not included – food will be available for purchase)August 20 – Shaker Oval Box #3 – 9am-4:30pm (lunch is not included – food will be available for purchase)shakers.org/workshops-events/shaker-inspired-workshops/
Find out more »Let Freedom Ring Tour – Canterbury Shaker Village
Let Freedom Ring TourSunday, August 28, 20162:00pmCost: Free with regular admission (no charge for Members).The Village will commemorate the 53rd anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” Speech with a special “Shakers & Equality: Let Freedom Ring” tour at 2:00pm. The tour, which is free with museum admission, will connect visitors with the Shaker ideals of gender and racial equality. The tour will culminate in the ringing of the 500 lb. Paul Revere bell atop the…
Find out more »“I Have A Dream” speech with a special “Shakers & Equality: Let Freedom Ring” tour
Canterbury Shaker Village Celebrates 53rd Anniversary of MLK’s “I Have A Dream" Speech with Special Tour and Bell Ringing on August 28: Paul Revere bell will be rung at 3:00 pm CANTERBURY, NH: On August 28, 2016 Canterbury Shaker Village will commemorate the 53rd anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have A Dream" speech with a special “Shakers & Equality: Let Freedom Ring” tour at 2:00 pm. The tour, which is free with museum admission, will connect visitors with the…
Find out more »September 2016
Shaker Broom Making
Canterbury brooms were prized for their simplicity, workmanship and usefulness. Join Everett Bailey as he guides you through the broom making process in the historic Carpenter’s Shop. No experience is necessary to attend, only patience and an interest in Shaker craft. At the end of the workshop, you will take home a completed, Shaker-style broom.Lunch is not provided – food will be available for purchase at the Shaker Box Lunch & Farm Stand or participants may bring a packed lunch.Cost: $90…
Find out more »Canterbury Artisan Festival
Canterbury Artisan FestivalSaturday, September 17, 201610:00-5:00pmTickets $12 for adults, $6 for children ages 6-17, children under 5 free. Members Free.The Canterbury Artisan Fair celebrates Traditional Arts with an Artisan Craft Fair & Farmers’ Market, music, artisan food, family craft activities, farm animals and demonstrations.Juried Craft Fair including artisans in fabric, handknits and wovens, jewelry, pottery, woodworking, painting, toys, and more!Farmer’s Market, including produce, prepared foods, handcrafted soaps, oils and more!Traditional Arts demonstrations including coopering, blacksmithing, basketry, pottery, wood carving, historic…
Find out more »Rugs in the Shaker Spirit
Spend the day at Canterbury Shaker Village learning some of the needlework techniques and stitches practiced by Shaker sisters and the 18th and 19th centuries. Topics covered will include shaker confetti rugs, corded, coiled, washboard, and starburst rugs, and simple rag rugs. Learn to recycle worn or unused clothing into useful utilitarian rugs that are knitted, crocheted, or sewn. Participants will leave with completed swatches showcasing the different designs.Please bring a pair of scissors and some leftover worsted weight yarns…
Find out more »October 2016
Shaker Broom Making
Canterbury brooms were prized for their simplicity, workmanship and usefulness. Join Everett Bailey as he guides you through the broom making process in the historic Carpenter’s Shop. No experience is necessary to attend, only patience and an interest in Shaker craft. At the end of the workshop, you will take home a completed, Shaker-style broom.Lunch is not provided – food will be available for purchase at the Shaker Box Lunch & Farm Stand or participants may bring a packed lunch.Cost: $90…
Find out more »Vintage Car Show
Vintage Car ShowSaturday, October 15, 201610:00-1:00pmCost: Free with regular admission (no charge for Members).Presented in partnership with the White Mountain Region Chapter of the Model A Ford Club of America will host a Vintage Car Show on the Village grounds.Visitors can admire automobiles from many eras, meet with the owners and other vintage car enthusiasts, enjoy Village tours and exhibits, and shop for local handcrafts at the Museum Store. Food truck fare will be available as well as soups, salads,…
Find out more »Ghost Encounters – Canterbury Shaker Village
Ghost EncountersSaturday, October 22, 2016Times: 3:00-8:00pmTickets $12 for adults, $6 for children ages 6-17, under 5 free. Members half price.Experience the other-worldly feel of our 200-year-old historic site on an October evening. This special night has something for everyone! Stroll the Village for trick-or-treating, hear true ghostly encounters at the Village—several in the actual spaces where these events took place, and enjoy Halloween-themed activities at this event for the whole family.Make sure to wear your costume and join us for…
Find out more »November 2016
Shaker Broom Making
Canterbury brooms were prized for their simplicity, workmanship and usefulness. Join Everett Bailey as he guides you through the broom making process in the historic Carpenter’s Shop. No experience is necessary to attend, only patience and an interest in Shaker craft. At the end of the workshop, you will take home a completed, Shaker-style broom.Lunch is not provided – food will be available for purchase at the Shaker Box Lunch & Farm Stand or participants may bring a packed lunch.Cost: $90…
Find out more »Christmas in the Shaker Spirit
Presenter: Rose Ann HunterLearn to recycle worn or unused woolen cloth into heirlooms with simple sewn stitches. By adapting techniques from the early 1800s, participants will create shirred wool garlands with rolled wool beads and sewn woolen flowers. Other projects covered during the workshop included whimsical woolen sheep with fuzzy coats of shirred stitches and woolen ornaments that make perfect holiday gifts. Participants will complete several ornaments and a small garland during the workshop, returning home with the materials for…
Find out more »December 2016
Christmas at Canterbury
Christmas at CanterburyDecember 3 & 10, 2016Times: 3:00-8:00pmTickets: $18 adults, $8 children ages 6-17, under 5 free. Members half price.Christmas at Canterbury is a chance to experience the delights of Christmas in a simpler era. Join us inside the historic Shaker buildings to watch an old-time 19th Century magic show, make Christmas cards for loved ones, decorate gingerbread cookies, meet costumed characters, create ornaments for your Christmas tree, admire a toy train display or listen to fiddlers. Enjoy hot cider…
Find out more »May 2017
Heifer Parade and Opening Day
Heifer Parade and Opening Day Saturday, May 6, 2017 10:00-2:00 pm for Heifer Parade activities. Parade will begin approximately at 11:00 am. Open until 5:00 pm for Opening Day. Free admission. Celebrate the return of the spring to the Village pastures and Opening Day with a parade of heifers to their first spring grass. Maypole dancing, food, outdoor barn dancing, and make-your-own head wreaths and May cards will be available throughout the day. Heifer Parade activities will run from 10:00-2:00 pm…
Find out more »10th Annual Canterbury Shaker Village XC5K
10th Annual Canterbury Shaker Village XC5K Saturday, May 13, 2017 10:00 am. Registration opens at 8:30am. Registration is $25. Children 10 and under are free. Proceeds benefit educational programs at the Village. Run or walk the course, which is totally unpaved and totally beautiful crossing through fields, woods, around ponds and pastures. Music is provided along the route to inspire you.
Find out more »Plant Sale – Canterbury
Plant Sale Saturday, May 20th 11:00am – 3:00pm Join us and Shaker Organic Garden Manager, Stacey Cooper, for our annual Plant Sale at the Farm Stand! There will be vegetable seedlings, some herbs, strawberry plants and a few perennials from
Find out more »June 2017
Giving Day – Canterbury
Giving Day Dates: June 6th & 7th Join us June 6th and 7th for the Village’s first annual giving day. Help the Village put it’s best foot forward with a new coat of paint! This year’s project will focus on raising funds to paint the exterior of the Visitors Center. Join us for this 24-hour community fundraising effort and after you make your gift let your friends know why you are supporting this special place. Can’t make a gift those days? Any…
Find out more »Simply Shaker Summer Celebration: Annual Dinner & Auction
Simply Shaker Summer Celebration: Annual Dinner & Auction in Support of the Village Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2017 Time: 5:00 pm Tickets: $100 per person. Please purchase tickets here. Program for the evening: 5:00pm: Showing of photographer Richard Moore’s “twice-seen” images of the Village and iconic New England landscapes. Silent Auction and Reception in the Horse Barn. 6:00pm: Family-style Shaker inspired dinner and Live Auction in the North Shop. Complimentary wine and beer provided throughout the evening. A sampling of…
Find out more »Canterbury Shaker Village – Annual Auction & Dinner
Canterbury Shaker Village holds Annual Auction & Dinner: NH Gives Day and the Simply Shaker Summer Celebration kick off summer at the Village. The Simply Shaker Summer Celebration Auction & Dinner will be held on Wednesday, June 21 at 5pm. Join fellow Village supporters for a special evening to benefit Canterbury Shaker Village and celebrate the start of summer! The program for the evening includes a showing of Richard Moore’s “twice-seen” images of the Village and iconic New England landscapes…
Find out more »Annual Dinner & Auction in Support of the Village
Annual Dinner & Auction in Support of the Village Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2017 Time: 5:30 pm Tickets: $75 per person, $600 for a table of eight. Join fellow members and Village supporters for a special tour, an auction and festive evening to benefit Canterbury Shaker Village. Complimentary wine and beer throughout the evening.
Find out more »July 2017
Woodworking Workshops – Shaker Village
Two full-day woodworking workshops will be offered in July by Village demonstrator Dick Bennett. “Learn to Tape a Shaker Chair” on Saturday on July 15th will teach participants to tape or re-tape their own Shaker chair. The “Woodwright’s Apprentice” on Saturday, July 29th is great for a parent (or grandparent) and child. It begins with learning to identify the trees commonly used by woodwrights; discusses how those tree were turned into lumber; and examines the properties of different species of…
Find out more »The Move Towards Wellness Retreat
The Move Towards Wellness Retreat, a two-day program July 28th-29th, will offer various yoga, Pilates, and Tai Chi classes. Participants will be encouraged to find inspiration, reflect, and document moments through journaling. Guided walks and time to wander and rest will be available. This retreat promises to provide wellness and relaxation along with the context of the Shaker legacy of simple living, health, and peace. For more information and to register, visit www.shakers.org/wellness-retreat.
Find out more »August 2017
One Day Dance and Music Festival
Canterbury Shaker Village hosts its first one day dance and music festival at the iconic site on August 5th featuring NYC based The Bang Group and Boston based LCTC: Experience a number of unique performances during this full program at the Village. CANTERBURY, NH: Canterbury Shaker Village will celebrate the Shaker legacy of dance and music with a contemporary twist. This inaugural event entitled Shaker Inspirations: A Day of Music and Dance offers an opportunity to see diverse dance performances…
Find out more »Village Rising–A day of exploration, inspiration and creativity
Village Rising–A day of exploration, inspiration and creativity Date: Saturday, August 5, 2017 Time: 10:00-5:00 pm Cost: Included with the cost of regular admission (no charge for Members). Village Rising is a day devoted to cultivating personal inspiration. Canterbury Shaker Village invites you to walk the Village grounds, expand your thinking, discover something new, make a connection and express yourself from the heart. Village Rising will feature special programs, demonstrations, performances, and more. The Shaker legacy offers each of us something…
Find out more »Shaker Inspirations: A Day of Music and Dance
Shaker Inspirations: A Day of Music and Dance Date: Saturday, August 5, 2017 Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Daytime activities and performances. 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm: Evening performance of The Zealous Laborers. Cost: Daytime activities and performances: Included with the cost of regular admission (no charge for Members). Combined ticket of daytime activities and evening performance of The Zealous Laborers: $35. A day devoted to cultivating personal inspiration, Canterbury Shaker Village invites you to picnic on the Village…
Find out more »September 2017
Sept. 16: Canterbury Artisan Festival
Canterbury Artisan Festival Saturday, September 16, 2017 10:00-5:00pm Tickets $12 for adults, $6 for children ages 6-17, children under 5 free. Members Free. The Canterbury Artisan Festival celebrates Traditional Arts with an Artisan Craft Fair & Farmers’ Market, music, artisan food, family craft activities, farm animals and demonstrations.
Find out more »Canterbury Artisan Festival
Canterbury Artisan Festival Saturday, September 16, 2017 10:00-5:00pm Tickets: $12 for adults, $6 for children ages 6-17, children under 5 free. Members Free. The Canterbury Artisan Festival celebrates Traditional Arts with an Artisan Craft Fair & Farmers’ Market, music, food, family craft activities, farm animals and demonstrations. Come admire local artisans’ work and find unique gifts or something special for yourself! Juried Craft Fair including artisans in fabric, handknits and wovens, jewelry, pottery, and woodworking. Farmer’s Market including produce, prepared…
Find out more »Symphony NH String Quartet
Canterbury Shaker Village has partnered with Symphony NH to bring a string quartet of Symphony NH musicians to perform an intimate chamber concert in the Chapel of the Dwelling House on Sunday, September 17th at 2pm. The performance included a sneak preview of the upcoming orchestra concert in Concord on October 6th and will explore the connections to the traditional Shaker melody used in Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring. Tickets for this performance are included in the cost of regular admission…
Find out more »October 2017
Vintage Car Show
Vintage Car Show Date: Saturday, October 14th, 2017 (Rain date: Sunday, October 15th) Time: 10:00-1:00 pm Cost: Included with the cost of regular admission (no charge for Members). Visitors can admire automobiles from many eras, meet with the owners and other vintage car enthusiasts, enjoy Village tours and exhibits, and shop for local handcrafts at the Museum Store. Food truck fare will be available as well as soups, salads, sandwiches and baked goods at the Shaker Box Lunch & Farm Stand.…
Find out more »Vintage Car Show
Vintage Car Show Date: Saturday, October 14th, 2017 (Rain date: Sunday, October 15th) Time: 10:00-1:00 pm Cost: Included with the cost of regular admission (no charge for Members). Visitors can admire automobiles from many eras, meet with the owners and other vintage car enthusiasts, enjoy Village tours and exhibits, and shop for local handcrafts at the Museum Store. Food truck fare will be available as well as soups, salads, sandwiches and baked goods at the Shaker Box Lunch & Farm Stand.…
Find out more »Ghost Encounters
Ghost Encounters Saturday, October 28, 2017 Time: 3:00-8:00pm Tickets: $12 adults, $6 children ages 6-17, under 5 free. Members half price. Ghost Encounters is an opportunity to experience the other-worldly feel of the 200-year-old historic site on an October evening. Take a ghost tour through the Village and hear about true stories–several in the actual spaces where these events took place. A talented group of professional actors will bring to life encounters the Shakers reported having at the Village. Families…
Find out more »Ghost Encounters
Ghost Encounters Saturday, October 28, 2017 Time: 3:00-8:00pm Tickets: $12 adults, $6 children ages 6-17, under 5 free. Members half price. Ghost Encounters is an opportunity to experience the other-worldly feel of the 200-year-old historic site on an October evening. Take a ghost tour through the Village and hear about true stories–several in the actual spaces where these events took place. Families of all ages can trick-or-treat-or-create with Halloween-themed activities throughout the Village. Attendees are encouraged to wear a costume…
Find out more »December 2017
Christmas at Canterbury
Christmas at Canterbury December 9 & 16, 2017 Time: 3:00-8:00pm Tickets: $18 adults, $8 children ages 6-17, under 5 free. Members half price. Christmas at Canterbury is a chance to experience the delights of Christmas in a simpler era. Join us inside the historic Shaker buildings to watch an old-time 19th Century magic show, meet Santa and costumed characters, make Christmas cards for loved ones, decorate gingerbread cookies, create ornaments for your Christmas tree, admire a toy train display or…
Find out more »Christmas at Canterbury
Christmas at Canterbury December 9 & 16, 2017 Time: 3:00-8:00pm Tickets: $18 adults, $8 children ages 6-17, under 5 free. Members half price. Christmas at Canterbury is a chance to experience the delights of Christmas in a simpler era. Join us inside the historic Shaker buildings to watch an old-time 19th Century magic show, meet Santa, make Christmas crackers, decorate cookies, admire a toy train display or listen to fiddlers. Enjoy hot cider and singing Christmas carols as we light…
Find out more »Candlelit Tours at Canterbury
Candlelit Tours Dates: December 11th-15th, 2017 Times: Tours at 6:30pm & 7:00pm Tickets: $12 for adults, $6 for children ages 6-17, and under 5 free. Village members half price. Suggested for ages 10+. Advance registration required. Tour size limited to 15 people to ensure an intimate experience. Visit Canterbury Shaker Village for a guided candlelit tour highlighting the Shakers’ Christmas traditions and showcasing the Village’s extensive Christmas decorations. Tours last approximately 1 hour and explore some of the ways in…
Find out more »September 2018
Canterbury Artisan Festival
Canterbury Artisan Festival Saturday, September 15, 2018 Time: 10am- 5pm Cost: $12 for adults, $6 for children between the ages of 6-17, free for Members. The Canterbury Artisan Festival is a celebration of handcrafted arts with music, food, family craft activities, farm animals and demonstrations. Come admire artisans’ work and find unique gifts or something special for yourself! Juried Craft Fair including artisans in fabric, handknits and wovens, jewelry, pottery, and woodworking. Farmer’s Market including produce, prepared foods, handcrafted soaps, candles,…
Find out more »Canterbury Artisan Festival – Canterbury Shaker Village
The Canterbury Artisan Festival is a family-friendly event features 50 booths of artisan crafts and locally prepared foods for sale, live music, traditional craft demonstrations and horse-drawn wagon rides. In addition to free horse-drawn wagon rides around the Village, families can take part in various activities such as learning basics woodworking skills with hand tools. In the historic letterpress printing shop, visitors can compose and print their own bookmark. There will be a session with a beekeeper and a chance…
Find out more »October 2018
Vintage Car Show
Vintage Car Show Date: Saturday, October 13th, 2018 (Rain date: Sunday, October 14th) Time: 10:00-1:00 pm Cost: Included with the cost of regular admission (no charge for Members). Bring your antique car or motorcycle (25 years and older) to this unique and family friendly car show! No pre-registration or entry fee. Presented in partnership with the White Mountain Region Chapter of the Model A Ford Club of America, this event includes free admission to the Village for one driver and one passenger…
Find out more »November 2018
Remembering WWI at Canterbury Shaker Village
Please join the Canterbury Historical Society and Canterbury Shaker Village for a special program commemorating the centennial of World War I on the anniversary of Armistice Day. Kathryn Grover, author of Staying Small in a Century of Growth, will speak about the town’s involvement in the war, and Sue Maynard, Shaker scholar and author of A Shaker Life: The Diaries of Brother Irving Greenwood, will describe the Canterbury Shakers’ connection with the war. Artifacts from both the town and the…
Find out more »December 2018
Christmas at Canterbury
Christmas at Canterbury Opens Dec. 6 with Candlelight Tours and Two Saturdays of Family Fun Shaker Village Museum Store open till Dec. 23 Add to the magic of your holidays with Canterbury Shaker Village’s beloved traditional Christmas event, Christmas at Canterbury. The family fun takes place on Saturdays, Dec. 8 and 15, from 3 to 8 pm each day. In addition, one-hour candlelight tours are offered on Thursday, Friday and Sunday, December 6, 7 and 9, and Thursday and Friday,…
Find out more »Christmas at Canterbury
Christmas at Canterbury December 8th, 2018 Time: 3:00-8:00pm Christmas at Canterbury is a chance to experience the delights of Christmas in a simpler era. Join us inside the historic Shaker buildings to watch an old-time 19th Century magic show, meet Father Christmas, make Christmas-inspired crafts, admire a toy train display or listen to fiddlers. Enjoy hot cider and singing Christmas carols as we light the Village Christmas tree. This classic holiday event is a family favorite that will become a…
Find out more »Christmas at Canterbury
Christmas at Canterbury December 15th, 2018 Time: 3:00-8:00pm Christmas at Canterbury is a chance to experience the delights of Christmas in a simpler era. Join us inside the historic Shaker buildings to watch an old-time 19th Century magic show, meet Father Christmas, make Christmas-inspired crafts, admire a toy train display or listen to fiddlers. Enjoy hot cider and singing Christmas carols as we light the Village Christmas tree. This classic holiday event is a family favorite that will become a…
Find out more »February 2019
Pop-Up Art Exhibit, Family Workshops and Reception at Canterbury Shaker Village
Five visual artists who spent a week last summer living and working at Canterbury Shaker Village are reuniting for a pop-up exhibit, workshops and reception February 16 and 17. The featured artists are Ray Ciemny, Toni Jo Coppa, Abba Cudney, Alison Palizzolo, and Teresa Taylor. They will share the special magic of their experiences living and working at the Village last July and present works inspired by their residency that they created onsite or in their own studios. Their exhibit…
Find out more »March 2019
Canterbury Maple Festival
Saturday & Sunday March 23rd – 24th, 2019 Time: 9am – 3pm Enjoy a weekend in Canterbury celebrating the sweetest month of the year. Tour sugar houses, artisan shops, and visit the Village for a weekend of historic and modern activities. Stay the night in warm hospitality. Learn about the Canterbury Shakers’ maple production through an exhibit highlighting this industry. “A Pleasurable Time:” Sugaring at Canterbury Shaker Village, will explore the Shakers’ maple sugaring operation. Saturday Schedule: 9am – 11am:…
Find out more »May 2019
Heifer Parade and Opening Day
Heifer Parade and Opening Day Date: Saturday, May 4th, 2019 Time: 10:00-2:00 pm for Heifer Parade activities. Parade will begin approximately at 11:00 am. Open until 4:00 pm for Opening Day. Free admission. Celebrate our opening day by welcoming a parade of heifers back to the Village from Brookford Farm! Heifer Parade activities, including maypole dancing, outdoor barn dancing, and make-your-own head wreaths and May cards will run from 10:00-2:00pm with the Parade beginning at approximately 11:00am. Self-guided exhibits are open. Guided…
Find out more »12th Annual Canterbury Shaker Village XC5K
12th Annual Canterbury Shaker Village XC5K Date: Saturday, May 11th, 2019 Time: 10:00am. Registration begins at 8:30am. Registration is $25. Children 10 and under are free. Proceeds benefit educational programs at the Village. Run or walk the course, which is totally unpaved and totally beautiful crossing through fields, woods, around ponds and pastures. Register HERE. View the race map. Race # 4 in the Northeast Dental Dental Capital Area Race Series (CARS).
Find out more »Mother’s Day at Canterbury Shaker Village
On Mother's Day, Sunday May 12th, all mothers receive free admission to Shaker Village when accompanied by at least one other family member who pays regular admission. Eat lunch at the Creamery Cafe, or buy all the supplies to enjoy a picnic on the grounds. The museum will be open for tours at 11am and 2pm.
Find out more »June 2019
Herb & Garden Day
Join us for the 10th Annual Herb & Garden Day presented by the New Hampshire Herbal Network in partnership with Canterbury Shaker Village. Attendees will enjoy a full day of workshops for all levels of skill and interest, plant identification walks, demonstrations. The Herbal Market and Plant Sale with 30+ vendors – a unique collection of local herbalists, farmers, crafters, gardeners, artists and environmental and agricultural organizations – will be on-site for attendees and village visitors to shop from, along…
Find out more »50th Anniversary Gala & Auction
50th Anniversary Gala & Auction Date: Wednesday, June 19, 2019 Tickets: $150 per person Join in a festive celebration of the Village’s 50 years as an incorporated museum with a themed party complete with cake and balloons! A very special evening of hors d‘oeuvres, dinner, entertainment and both silent and live auctions. Can’t make it to our Auction but still want to show your support of the Village? Consider making a gift to the Village’s Annual Fund today!
Find out more »Traditional Craft Days
Traditional Craft Days Date: Saturday and Sunday, June 29th & 30th, 2019 Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm Cost: $12 for adults, $6 for children between the ages of 6-17, additional $10 for special guided tours. Members: $6 for adults, $3 for children between the ages of 6-17. Under 5 free. Ticket price covers both Saturday and Sunday. Visit the Village for Traditional Craft Days to learn about and participate in traditional arts and crafts! There will be vendors and demonstrators showing off their…
Find out more »Traditional Craft Days
Traditional Craft Days Date: Saturday and Sunday, June 29th & 30th, 2019 Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm Cost: $12 for adults, $6 for children between the ages of 6-17, additional $10 for special guided tours. Members: $6 for adults, $3 for children between the ages of 6-17. Under 5 free. Ticket price covers both Saturday and Sunday. Visit the Village for Traditional Craft Days to learn about and participate in traditional arts and crafts! There will be vendors and demonstrators showing off their…
Find out more »July 2019
Arts Week at Canterbury Shaker Village
Tuesday, July 23rd – Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 Join the Village for an exciting two weeks of art! Coming off of our successful inaugural Arts Week in 2018, the 2019 Arts Week has expanded into two weeks of performances and activities! Visit with our artists in residences in their own studio spaces within the Village’s historic buildings, wander the grounds and experience contemporary outdoor sculpture, sign up for a variety of workshops, and much more!…
Find out more »Arts Week at Canterbury Shaker Village
Tuesday, July 23rd – Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 Join the Village for an exciting two weeks of art! Coming off of our successful inaugural Arts Week in 2018, the 2019 Arts Week has expanded into two weeks of performances and activities! Visit with our artists in residences in their own studio spaces within the Village’s historic buildings, wander the grounds and experience contemporary outdoor sculpture, sign up for a variety of workshops, and much more!…
Find out more »Evening Tours at Canterbury Shaker Village
Enjoy a serene summer evening at the Village and experience the most successful utopian society in America firsthand on a 75 minute guided tour. Tickets will be sold in advance over the phone (603-783-9511 x 284 or at the Museum Store the day of the event starting at approximately 6:30pm and depending on weather. Wednesday evening tours offered on July 24, August 7, & August 21 at 7pm.
Find out more »Arts Week at Canterbury Shaker Village
Tuesday, July 23rd – Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 Join the Village for an exciting two weeks of art! Coming off of our successful inaugural Arts Week in 2018, the 2019 Arts Week has expanded into two weeks of performances and activities! Visit with our artists in residences in their own studio spaces within the Village’s historic buildings, wander the grounds and experience contemporary outdoor sculpture, sign up for a variety of workshops, and much more!…
Find out more »Arts Week at Canterbury Shaker Village
Tuesday, July 23rd – Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 Join the Village for an exciting two weeks of art! Coming off of our successful inaugural Arts Week in 2018, the 2019 Arts Week has expanded into two weeks of performances and activities! Visit with our artists in residences in their own studio spaces within the Village’s historic buildings, wander the grounds and experience contemporary outdoor sculpture, sign up for a variety of workshops, and much more!…
Find out more »Arts Week at Canterbury Shaker Village
Tuesday, July 23rd – Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 Join the Village for an exciting two weeks of art! Coming off of our successful inaugural Arts Week in 2018, the 2019 Arts Week has expanded into two weeks of performances and activities! Visit with our artists in residences in their own studio spaces within the Village’s historic buildings, wander the grounds and experience contemporary outdoor sculpture, sign up for a variety of workshops, and much more!…
Find out more »Arts Week at Canterbury Shaker Village
Tuesday, July 23rd – Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 Join the Village for an exciting two weeks of art! Coming off of our successful inaugural Arts Week in 2018, the 2019 Arts Week has expanded into two weeks of performances and activities! Visit with our artists in residences in their own studio spaces within the Village’s historic buildings, wander the grounds and experience contemporary outdoor sculpture, sign up for a variety of workshops, and much more!…
Find out more »Arts Week at Canterbury Shaker Village
Tuesday, July 23rd – Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 Join the Village for an exciting two weeks of art! Coming off of our successful inaugural Arts Week in 2018, the 2019 Arts Week has expanded into two weeks of performances and activities! Visit with our artists in residences in their own studio spaces within the Village’s historic buildings, wander the grounds and experience contemporary outdoor sculpture, sign up for a variety of workshops, and much more!…
Find out more »Arts Week at Canterbury Shaker Village
Tuesday, July 23rd – Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 Join the Village for an exciting two weeks of art! Coming off of our successful inaugural Arts Week in 2018, the 2019 Arts Week has expanded into two weeks of performances and activities! Visit with our artists in residences in their own studio spaces within the Village’s historic buildings, wander the grounds and experience contemporary outdoor sculpture, sign up for a variety of workshops, and much more!…
Find out more »Arts Week at Canterbury Shaker Village
Tuesday, July 23rd – Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 Join the Village for an exciting two weeks of art! Coming off of our successful inaugural Arts Week in 2018, the 2019 Arts Week has expanded into two weeks of performances and activities! Visit with our artists in residences in their own studio spaces within the Village’s historic buildings, wander the grounds and experience contemporary outdoor sculpture, sign up for a variety of workshops, and much more!…
Find out more »August 2019
Arts Week at Canterbury Shaker Village
Tuesday, July 23rd – Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 Join the Village for an exciting two weeks of art! Coming off of our successful inaugural Arts Week in 2018, the 2019 Arts Week has expanded into two weeks of performances and activities! Visit with our artists in residences in their own studio spaces within the Village’s historic buildings, wander the grounds and experience contemporary outdoor sculpture, sign up for a variety of workshops, and much more!…
Find out more »Arts Week at Canterbury Shaker Village
Tuesday, July 23rd – Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 Join the Village for an exciting two weeks of art! Coming off of our successful inaugural Arts Week in 2018, the 2019 Arts Week has expanded into two weeks of performances and activities! Visit with our artists in residences in their own studio spaces within the Village’s historic buildings, wander the grounds and experience contemporary outdoor sculpture, sign up for a variety of workshops, and much more!…
Find out more »Arts Week at Canterbury Shaker Village
Tuesday, July 23rd – Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 Join the Village for an exciting two weeks of art! Coming off of our successful inaugural Arts Week in 2018, the 2019 Arts Week has expanded into two weeks of performances and activities! Visit with our artists in residences in their own studio spaces within the Village’s historic buildings, wander the grounds and experience contemporary outdoor sculpture, sign up for a variety of workshops, and much more!…
Find out more »Evening Tours at Canterbury Shaker Village
Enjoy a serene summer evening at the Village and experience the most successful utopian society in America firsthand on a 75 minute guided tour. Tickets will be sold in advance over the phone (603-783-9511 x 284 or at the Museum Store the day of the event starting at approximately 6:30pm and depending on weather. Wednesday evening tours offered on July 24, August 7, & August 21 at 7pm.
Find out more »Evening Tours at Canterbury Shaker Village
Enjoy a serene summer evening at the Village and experience the most successful utopian society in America firsthand on a 75 minute guided tour. Tickets will be sold in advance over the phone (603-783-9511 x 284 or at the Museum Store the day of the event starting at approximately 6:30pm and depending on weather. Wednesday evening tours offered on July 24, August 7, & August 21 at 7pm.
Find out more »September 2019
Canterbury Artisan Festival
Canterbury Artisan Festival Date: Saturday, September 14, 2019 Time: 10am- 5pm Cost: $12 for adults, $6 for children between the ages of 6-17, additional $10 for tours. Members: $6 for adults, $3 for children between the ages of 6-17. Under 5 free. The Canterbury Artisan Festival is a celebration of handcrafted arts with music, food, family craft activities, farm animals and demonstrations. Come admire artisans’ work and find unique gifts or something special for yourself! Juried Craft Fair including artisans in…
Find out more »October 2019
Vintage Car Show
Vintage Car Show Date: Saturday, October 12th, 2019 (Rain date: Sunday, October 13th) Time: 10:00-1:00 pm Cost: Included with the cost of regular admission (no charge for Members). Bring your antique car or motorcycle (25 years and older) to this unique and family friendly car show! No pre-registration or entry fee. Presented in partnership with the White Mountain Region Chapter of the Model A Ford Club of America, this event includes free admission to the Village for one driver and one passenger…
Find out more »Spirit Encounters Tours
Today, we enjoy telling ghost stories, reveling in a well-timed fright or harrowing tale. Few of us still believe in the power of the spiritual world, the world known to the Shakers as “the Summerland.” To the Shakers, however, the spiritual world was an important part of community life. Learn about the growth of spiritualism as part of Shaker religion and hear firsthand accounts of otherworldly encounters on this 60-75 minute tour. Dates: October 18, 19, 25, & 27,…
Find out more »Spirit Encounters Tours
Today, we enjoy telling ghost stories, reveling in a well-timed fright or harrowing tale. Few of us still believe in the power of the spiritual world, the world known to the Shakers as “the Summerland.” To the Shakers, however, the spiritual world was an important part of community life. Learn about the growth of spiritualism as part of Shaker religion and hear firsthand accounts of otherworldly encounters on this 60-75 minute tour. Dates: October 18, 19, 25, & 27,…
Find out more »Spirit Encounters Tour
Today, we enjoy telling ghost stories, reveling in a well-timed fright or harrowing tale. Few of us still believe in the power of the spiritual world, the world known to the Shakers as “the Summerland.” To the Shakers, however, the spiritual world was an important part of community life. Learn about the growth of spiritualism as part of Shaker religion and hear firsthand accounts of otherworldly encounters on this 60-75 minute tour. Dates: October 18, 19, 25, & 27,…
Find out more »Harvest Music Festival at Shaker Village
Harvest Music Festival Date: Saturday, October 26th, 2019 Time: 3-8pm Cost: $12 for Adults, $6 for children (6-17). Members of Canterbury Shaker Village half price. Under 5 free. Click here to purchase tickets. Online ticket sales will close on 10/24. Tickets will be available to purchase at the door. Come out to the Village for a fun event of traditional music performed by a variety of artists and groups! Sample the fare of our Creamery Cafe and from local brewery,…
Find out more »Spirit Encounters Tour
Today, we enjoy telling ghost stories, reveling in a well-timed fright or harrowing tale. Few of us still believe in the power of the spiritual world, the world known to the Shakers as “the Summerland.” To the Shakers, however, the spiritual world was an important part of community life. Learn about the growth of spiritualism as part of Shaker religion and hear firsthand accounts of otherworldly encounters on this 60-75 minute tour. Dates: October 18, 19, 25, & 27,…
Find out more »November 2019
Rugs in the Shaker Spirit: Woolen Christmas Ornaments
Cost: $80 for Canterbury Shaker Village Members; $95 for Non-Members. Fee includes a kit with needles, heavy threads, beads, buttons, and enough wool fabric to complete a few projects in class and enough wool and patterns for a few more to take home. Lunch is not included. Please bring a packed lunch. Click here to register. Adapted from folk art dolls from the 1800’s. We will create those little primitive faces by recycling woolen and cotton fabrics with…
Find out more »Canterbury Village Concert Series
Organ Concert Series: R.P. Hale Cost: $25 for Non-Members (includes general admission to the Village); $15 for Non-Members (concert only); $10 for Members. Seating is limited in the Chapel. Click here to purchase your tickets. To celebrate the recent restoration of our 1887 Hook & Hastings pipe organ, the Village is hosting a concert series this fall, on Sunday afternoons at 2pm. Each concert will be followed by an informal reception in the Creamery. Organist and harpsichordist R.P. Hale will…
Find out more »Canterbury Museum Store Members’ Sale
Our spectacular 30% off members' sale takes place in the Museum Store on Black Friday, November 29 from 10-1. That day members can enjoy a complimentary Cafe Brunch and their guests pay only $7 to join in the fun.
Find out more »December 2019
Christmas with the Canterbury Shaker Tours
Dates: December 6, 8, 13, & 15, 2019 Times: Tours at 6pm, 6:30pm & 7:00pm Tickets: $15 for adults, $7.50 for children ages 6-17, Village members half price. Suggested for ages 12+. Tours limited to 15 people to ensure an intimate experience. Scheduling for a group? Private tours at different dates or times may be arranged for groups of 10+ people. Click here to purchase tickets. Visit Canterbury Shaker Village for a guided candlelit tour highlighting the Shakers’ Christmas…
Find out more »Do-It-Yourself Herbal Holiday Body Care Gifts
Cost: $45 for Canterbury Shaker Village Members; $55 for Non-Members. Please click here to register. Save money and your health with great, all-natural bodycare and herbal gifts. We’ll discuss and demonstrate the basic steps for making lip balm, body cream, bath salts & sugars, scrubs, aromatherapy spray, and massage oil—then get to make five of your own products to bring home and give as gifts. Find out just how easy it is to make big batches all at once! The…
Find out more »Christmas at Canterbury
Christmas at Canterbury Date: December 7th and 14th, 2019 Time: 3:00-8:00pm Christmas at Canterbury is a chance to experience the delights of Christmas in a simpler era. Join us inside the historic Shaker buildings to watch an old-time 19th Century magic show, meet Father Christmas, make Christmas-inspired crafts, admire a toy train display or listen to fiddlers. Enjoy hot cider and singing Christmas carols as we light the Village Christmas tree. This classic holiday event is a family favorite that…
Find out more »Christmas with the Canterbury Shaker Tours
Dates: December 6, 8, 13, & 15, 2019 Times: Tours at 6pm, 6:30pm & 7:00pm Tickets: $15 for adults, $7.50 for children ages 6-17, Village members half price. Suggested for ages 12+. Tours limited to 15 people to ensure an intimate experience. Scheduling for a group? Private tours at different dates or times may be arranged for groups of 10+ people. Click here to purchase tickets. Visit Canterbury Shaker Village for a guided candlelit tour highlighting the Shakers’ Christmas…
Find out more »Christmas with the Canterbury Shakers Tours
Dates: December 6, 8, 13, & 15, 2019 Times: Tours at 6pm, 6:30pm & 7:00pm Tickets: $15 for adults, $7.50 for children ages 6-17, Village members half price. Suggested for ages 12+. Tours limited to 15 people to ensure an intimate experience. Scheduling for a group? Private tours at different dates or times may be arranged for groups of 10+ people. Click here to purchase tickets. Visit Canterbury Shaker Village for a guided candlelit tour highlighting the Shakers’ Christmas…
Find out more »Christmas at Canterbury
Christmas at Canterbury Date: December 7th and 14th, 2019 Time: 3:00-8:00pm Christmas at Canterbury is a chance to experience the delights of Christmas in a simpler era. Join us inside the historic Shaker buildings to watch an old-time 19th Century magic show, meet Father Christmas, make Christmas-inspired crafts, admire a toy train display or listen to fiddlers. Enjoy hot cider and singing Christmas carols as we light the Village Christmas tree. This classic holiday event is a family favorite that…
Find out more »Christmas with the Canterbury Shakers Tour
Dates: December 6, 8, 13, & 15, 2019 Times: Tours at 6pm, 6:30pm & 7:00pm Tickets: $15 for adults, $7.50 for children ages 6-17, Village members half price. Suggested for ages 12+. Tours limited to 15 people to ensure an intimate experience. Scheduling for a group? Private tours at different dates or times may be arranged for groups of 10+ people. Click here to purchase tickets. Visit Canterbury Shaker Village for a guided candlelit tour highlighting the Shakers’ Christmas…
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