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 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 »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 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…
Find out more »July 2020
Canterbury Shaker Village – Outdoor Walking Tours
Explore the village Saturdays & Sundays starting July 5th. 11 am and 2pm Free Guided tours. Social-distancing observed and masks required.
Find out more »Concerts on the Green – Canturbury Shaker Village
Sunday Arts Series - Bring a picnic, bring a chair, and enjoy a series of concerts onthe green. On Celo- Jan Fuller On Piano - Chaeyoung Park (recorded) Guests Artists July 5th - Harel Gietheim cellist July 12th - Alexandria Peary - NH Poet laureate July 19th Amanda Whitworth - NH Artist Laureate Socially-distanced seating in our beautiful historic setting. Seating will be first come-first-served, All are Welcome. Free, with a suggested donation of $10. www.shaker.org
Find out more »August 2020
Outdoor Private Walking Tours by Appointment Only at Canterbury Shaker Village
We are closely following state and federal guidelines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. While Village buildings remain closed we are currently offering Outdoor private Walking Tours of the Village by appointment only. To book a tour, please call 603-783-9511 x 205 or email info@shakers.org. Please see our calendar for upcoming events. Additionally, The Village grounds remain open and you are welcome to visit and walk the trails and paths. Social distancing is in place and masks are required for…
Find out more »Simply Shaker Picnic-on-the-Green Featuring the Presentation: “Preserving What is Simply Significant”
Simply Shaker Picnic-on-the-Green Featuring the Presentation: “Preserving What is Simply Significant” This Saturday, August 29th from 5 – 6:30 pm, Canterbury Shaker Village is hosting the Simply Shaker Picnic-on-the-Green, featuring the presentation: “Preserving What is Simply Significant”. This educational conversation will discuss historic preservation and the importance of protecting Canterbury Shaker Village's significant structures. Leading the presentation is Ben Wilson, Director of NH Division of Historical Resources, with Martha Werenfels, Principal at DBVW Architects, Providence, and Rob Emlen, Visiting Scholar…
Find out more »September 2020
Annual Artisan Market at Canterbury Shaker Village
The annual Artisan Market at Canterbury Shaker Village is Saturday, September 12th, 2020, from 10 am – 5 pm. This event is a celebration of artisanal, handcrafted work, with live music, and demonstrations. Come admire artisans’ work and find unique gifts or something special for yourself! This event will be a safe, socially-distanced Market, with masks required. Special Village masks, handmade by the Canterbury Sewers, will also be available for purchase. All booths will be spaced ten feet apart, and…
Find out more »Outdoor Movie Night at Canterbury Shaker Village
On Friday, September 25th at 8 pm, Canterbury Shaker Village is hosting Outdoor Movie Night in partnership Red River Theatres. The movie this month is Casablanca, the 1942 classic, and will be shown outside on the lawn surrounding the meeting house, with masks and social distancing required.
Find out more »Canterbury Shaker Village Yard Sale
The Village will be holding a Yard Sale on Saturday, September 26th, from 9 am – 4 pm, featuring a wide variety of items, such as books, decorations, furniture, household goods, DVDs, toys, games, and more! All proceeds will benefit Canterbury Shaker Village. In conjunction with the Yard Sale, there will also be a Half-Price sale off selected items in the Museum Store. Come by and shop for yourself, find a gift for a friend, and see the Village!
Find out more »Wholly Rollers – Canterbury Shaker Village Concerts on the Green
Concerts on the Green continues Sunday, September 13th from 4 – 5 pm on the lawn surrounding the Meeting House, featuring the Wholly Rollers, a bluegrass band based in Concord, NH. The Concert is free, with a suggested donation of $10 per person. Masks are required and social distancing will be in place. All are welcome!
Find out more »October 2020
Plein Air Workshop at Canterbury Shaker Village
Join us at the peak of fall foliage for a fun weekend of outdoor painting (en plein air). This is a great chance to share and learn this fun activity in a supportive group of artists in the beautiful setting of Canterbury Shaker Village. This workshop will teach beginners and intermediate painters tips and steps to simplify the process of painting from life outdoors. Artist Josie Vosoba will be the guest instructor from Washington D.C. Saturday and Sunday, October 3…
Find out more »December 2020
A Magic Journey Through the North Shop Barn
The Magic Journey begins at the “magic wardrobe”, winding and meandering through the North Shop Barn, which has been transformed into a winter wonderland. The Barn features artist-created vignettes, including a Shaker Christmas, a dollhouse and skating panorama, and snow-laden forest scenes. More surprises await, including a Find-the-Elf treasure hunt, and, on weekends, a Christkindlmarkt-inspired artisan market of handcrafted holiday gifts. Hot cocoa and cider will be available, and the Moolicious and Sweet Crunch Bakeshop food trucks will be at…
Find out more »A Magic Journey Through the North Shop Barn
The Magic Journey begins at the “magic wardrobe”, winding and meandering through the North Shop Barn, which has been transformed into a winter wonderland. The Barn features artist-created vignettes, including a Shaker Christmas, a dollhouse and skating panorama, and snow-laden forest scenes. More surprises await, including a Find-the-Elf treasure hunt and on weekends, a Christkindlmarkt-inspired artisan market of handcrafted holiday gifts. Hot cocoa and cider will be available, and the Moolicious and Sweet Crunch Bakeshop food trucks will be at…
Find out more »March 2021
Snowshoe Race at Canterbury Shaker Village
There’s still time for winter fun this season! In partnership with the New Hampshire Snowshoe Trail Race Series, Canterbury Shaker Village will be hosting a bonus 2-4 mile snowshoe race Saturday, March 6 at 10 am. The race winds through the Village’s spectacular 700 acre grounds, with racers free to explore its open pastures, wooded trails, and take in views of Turning Mill Pond. After the race, enjoy hot cocoa & treats. In addition, prizes will be awarded. Registration for…
Find out more »Guided Hike to the Sugar Camp at Canterbury Shaker Village
Each tour limited to 12 people to ensure social distancing. It’s Maple Syrup Season! Join Mark Stevens for this two-mile tour to the Shaker’s remote sugar camp, where, each spring, sap was collected and turned into syrup and sugar candy. On this exclusive tour, take a walk back in time with local surveyor Mark Stevens who will guide you to the remnants of an 1800’s Shaker Village maple sugar camp, now seemingly lost and forgotten deep in the woods. This…
Find out more »April 2021
Village Clean-up Day at Canterbury Shaker Village
Village Clean-Up Day Join us at the Village for our annual spring Clean-Up Day. All are welcome to join staff and volunteers on Saturday, April 17 from 9am - 1pm. Clean-Up Day is the perfect way to reconnect with the Village, serve your community, and celebrate the beginning on spring!
Find out more »May 2021
Mother’s Day at the Village at Canterbury Shaker Village
The Village Store is open for shopping in-person Featuring a selection of Shaker-inspired objects, handmade items and books. The Village Store is open for shopping in-person Saturdays, 11am – 4pm The Village grounds are open every day from dawn to dusk. Bring the family and stroll through the Village, take an outdoor private tour,* hike one of our trails, and bring a picnic to enjoy on our beautiful grounds. *Outdoor private tours must be reserved in advance. Reserve now.
Find out more »Annual 5k Cross Country Race at Canterbury Shaker Village
In partnership with the Capital Area Race Series (CARS) and Millennium Running, Canterbury Shaker Village will be hosting its annual 5k Cross Country Race This will be a safe a socially-distanced event, using the guidelines set forth by Millennium Running and an executive order put out by Governor Sununu. Masks will be required when checking in, getting ready for the race, and after, but not during. Each runner will start at a specific time and distance, ensuring that the participants…
Find out more »June 2021
Music on the Meeting House Green Summer Series at Canterbury Shaker Village
Concerts on the Meeting House Green Sundays June 20th through September 26th at 4pm The Village's summer concert series is back this summer with a fantastic line-up. August 1 | The Wholly Rollers August 8 | Cellists Jan Fuller and Harel Gietheim August 15 | Suzuki Strings August 22 | Lara Herscovitch Rescheduled for September 26 August 29 | Mink Hills Band September 5 | Peabody’s Coal Train September 12 | Aurea Ensemble September 19 | The Wholly Rollers September 26 |…
Find out more »Music on the Meeting House Green – The Spark: River Sister, Lorraine Chapman, The Company
Please join us this Sunday, June 20 (Father's Day!), for the inaugural performance of The Spark: River Sister, Lorraine Chapman, The Company, at the Music on the Meeting House Green Summer Series. The Spark explores an adventurous collaboration between musicians from New Hampshire’s indie-folk band, River Sister, and the Boston-based dance company LCTC. Watch the creative spark in process, and enjoy viewing a one-of-a-kind experience. Suggested donation $10 per person.
Find out more »Music on the Meeting House Green Summer Series at Canterbury Shaker Village
Concerts on the Meeting House Green Sundays June 20th through September 26th at 4pm The Village's summer concert series is back this summer with a fantastic line-up. August 1 | The Wholly Rollers August 8 | Cellists Jan Fuller and Harel Gietheim August 15 | Suzuki Strings August 22 | Lara Herscovitch Rescheduled for September 26 August 29 | Mink Hills Band September 5 | Peabody’s Coal Train September 12 | Aurea Ensemble September 19 | The Wholly Rollers September 26 |…
Find out more »July 2021
Music on the Meeting House Green Summer Series at Canterbury Shaker Village
Concerts on the Meeting House Green Sundays June 20th through September 26th at 4pm The Village's summer concert series is back this summer with a fantastic line-up. August 1 | The Wholly Rollers August 8 | Cellists Jan Fuller and Harel Gietheim August 15 | Suzuki Strings August 22 | Lara Herscovitch Rescheduled for September 26 August 29 | Mink Hills Band September 5 | Peabody’s Coal Train September 12 | Aurea Ensemble September 19 | The Wholly Rollers September 26 |…
Find out more »Music on the Meeting House Green Summer Series at Canterbury Shaker Village
Concerts on the Meeting House Green Sundays June 20th through September 26th at 4pm The Village's summer concert series is back this summer with a fantastic line-up. August 1 | The Wholly Rollers August 8 | Cellists Jan Fuller and Harel Gietheim August 15 | Suzuki Strings August 22 | Lara Herscovitch Rescheduled for September 26 August 29 | Mink Hills Band September 5 | Peabody’s Coal Train September 12 | Aurea Ensemble September 19 | The Wholly Rollers September 26 |…
Find out more »Music on the Meeting House Green Summer Series at Canterbury Shaker Village
Concerts on the Meeting House Green Sundays June 20th through September 26th at 4pm The Village's summer concert series is back this summer with a fantastic line-up. August 1 | The Wholly Rollers August 8 | Cellists Jan Fuller and Harel Gietheim August 15 | Suzuki Strings August 22 | Lara Herscovitch Rescheduled for September 26 August 29 | Mink Hills Band September 5 | Peabody’s Coal Train September 12 | Aurea Ensemble September 19 | The Wholly Rollers September 26 |…
Find out more »Music on the Meeting House Green Summer Series at Canterbury Shaker Village
Concerts on the Meeting House Green Sundays June 20th through September 26th at 4pm The Village's summer concert series is back this summer with a fantastic line-up. August 1 | The Wholly Rollers August 8 | Cellists Jan Fuller and Harel Gietheim August 15 | Suzuki Strings August 22 | Lara Herscovitch Rescheduled for September 26 August 29 | Mink Hills Band September 5 | Peabody’s Coal Train September 12 | Aurea Ensemble September 19 | The Wholly Rollers September 26 |…
Find out more »Music on the Meeting House Green: Canterbury Shaker Village The Jordan TW Trio
Music on the Meeting House Green: Sundays in the Summer A Series of Outdoor Concerts at Canterbury Shaker Village July 25, 4pm: The Jordan TW Trio This summer, Canterbury Shaker Village brings back its Sunday outdoor concert series with an exciting new lineup of performances. With the support of New England Foundation for the Arts, the Village is pleased to present a wide variety of performance for all to enjoy! From folk to classical, Music on the Meeting House Green…
Find out more »August 2021
Online Benefit Auction at Canterbury Shaker Village
Online Benefit Auction Join us for our Simply Shaker Online Auction where you can bid on exciting items and experiences. Registration and Bidding open at 9:00am, Sunday, August 1, and bidding closes at 5:00pm, Sunday, August 15. Every bid helps the Village — all proceeds go toward maintaining and protecting our beautiful historic buildings.
Find out more »Music on the Meeting House Green Summer Series at Canterbury Shaker Village
Concerts on the Meeting House Green Sundays June 20th through September 26th at 4pm The Village's summer concert series is back this summer with a fantastic line-up. August 1 | The Wholly Rollers August 8 | Cellists Jan Fuller and Harel Gietheim August 15 | Suzuki Strings August 22 | Lara Herscovitch Rescheduled for September 26 August 29 | Mink Hills Band September 5 | Peabody’s Coal Train September 12 | Aurea Ensemble September 19 | The Wholly Rollers September 26 |…
Find out more »Online Benefit Auction at Canterbury Shaker Village
Online Benefit Auction Join us for our Simply Shaker Online Auction where you can bid on exciting items and experiences. Registration and Bidding open at 9:00am, Sunday, August 1, and bidding closes at 5:00pm, Sunday, August 15. Every bid helps the Village — all proceeds go toward maintaining and protecting our beautiful historic buildings.
Find out more »Online Benefit Auction at Canterbury Shaker Village
Online Benefit Auction Join us for our Simply Shaker Online Auction where you can bid on exciting items and experiences. Registration and Bidding open at 9:00am, Sunday, August 1, and bidding closes at 5:00pm, Sunday, August 15. Every bid helps the Village — all proceeds go toward maintaining and protecting our beautiful historic buildings.
Find out more »Online Benefit Auction at Canterbury Shaker Village
Online Benefit Auction Join us for our Simply Shaker Online Auction where you can bid on exciting items and experiences. Registration and Bidding open at 9:00am, Sunday, August 1, and bidding closes at 5:00pm, Sunday, August 15. Every bid helps the Village — all proceeds go toward maintaining and protecting our beautiful historic buildings.
Find out more »Online Benefit Auction at Canterbury Shaker Village
Online Benefit Auction Join us for our Simply Shaker Online Auction where you can bid on exciting items and experiences. Registration and Bidding open at 9:00am, Sunday, August 1, and bidding closes at 5:00pm, Sunday, August 15. Every bid helps the Village — all proceeds go toward maintaining and protecting our beautiful historic buildings.
Find out more »Online Benefit Auction at Canterbury Shaker Village
Online Benefit Auction Join us for our Simply Shaker Online Auction where you can bid on exciting items and experiences. Registration and Bidding open at 9:00am, Sunday, August 1, and bidding closes at 5:00pm, Sunday, August 15. Every bid helps the Village — all proceeds go toward maintaining and protecting our beautiful historic buildings.
Find out more »Online Benefit Auction at Canterbury Shaker Village
Online Benefit Auction Join us for our Simply Shaker Online Auction where you can bid on exciting items and experiences. Registration and Bidding open at 9:00am, Sunday, August 1, and bidding closes at 5:00pm, Sunday, August 15. Every bid helps the Village — all proceeds go toward maintaining and protecting our beautiful historic buildings.
Find out more »Online Benefit Auction at Canterbury Shaker Village
Online Benefit Auction Join us for our Simply Shaker Online Auction where you can bid on exciting items and experiences. Registration and Bidding open at 9:00am, Sunday, August 1, and bidding closes at 5:00pm, Sunday, August 15. Every bid helps the Village — all proceeds go toward maintaining and protecting our beautiful historic buildings.
Find out more »Music on the Meeting House Green Summer Series at Canterbury Shaker Village
Concerts on the Meeting House Green Sundays June 20th through September 26th at 4pm The Village's summer concert series is back this summer with a fantastic line-up. August 1 | The Wholly Rollers August 8 | Cellists Jan Fuller and Harel Gietheim August 15 | Suzuki Strings August 22 | Lara Herscovitch Rescheduled for September 26 August 29 | Mink Hills Band September 5 | Peabody’s Coal Train September 12 | Aurea Ensemble September 19 | The Wholly Rollers September 26 |…
Find out more »Online Benefit Auction at Canterbury Shaker Village
Online Benefit Auction Join us for our Simply Shaker Online Auction where you can bid on exciting items and experiences. Registration and Bidding open at 9:00am, Sunday, August 1, and bidding closes at 5:00pm, Sunday, August 15. Every bid helps the Village — all proceeds go toward maintaining and protecting our beautiful historic buildings.
Find out more »Online Benefit Auction at Canterbury Shaker Village
Online Benefit Auction Join us for our Simply Shaker Online Auction where you can bid on exciting items and experiences. Registration and Bidding open at 9:00am, Sunday, August 1, and bidding closes at 5:00pm, Sunday, August 15. Every bid helps the Village — all proceeds go toward maintaining and protecting our beautiful historic buildings.
Find out more »Online Benefit Auction at Canterbury Shaker Village
Online Benefit Auction Join us for our Simply Shaker Online Auction where you can bid on exciting items and experiences. Registration and Bidding open at 9:00am, Sunday, August 1, and bidding closes at 5:00pm, Sunday, August 15. Every bid helps the Village — all proceeds go toward maintaining and protecting our beautiful historic buildings.
Find out more »Online Benefit Auction at Canterbury Shaker Village
Online Benefit Auction Join us for our Simply Shaker Online Auction where you can bid on exciting items and experiences. Registration and Bidding open at 9:00am, Sunday, August 1, and bidding closes at 5:00pm, Sunday, August 15. Every bid helps the Village — all proceeds go toward maintaining and protecting our beautiful historic buildings.
Find out more »Online Benefit Auction at Canterbury Shaker Village
Online Benefit Auction Join us for our Simply Shaker Online Auction where you can bid on exciting items and experiences. Registration and Bidding open at 9:00am, Sunday, August 1, and bidding closes at 5:00pm, Sunday, August 15. Every bid helps the Village — all proceeds go toward maintaining and protecting our beautiful historic buildings.
Find out more »Online Benefit Auction at Canterbury Shaker Village
Online Benefit Auction Join us for our Simply Shaker Online Auction where you can bid on exciting items and experiences. Registration and Bidding open at 9:00am, Sunday, August 1, and bidding closes at 5:00pm, Sunday, August 15. Every bid helps the Village — all proceeds go toward maintaining and protecting our beautiful historic buildings.
Find out more »Online Benefit Auction at Canterbury Shaker Village
Online Benefit Auction Join us for our Simply Shaker Online Auction where you can bid on exciting items and experiences. Registration and Bidding open at 9:00am, Sunday, August 1, and bidding closes at 5:00pm, Sunday, August 15. Every bid helps the Village — all proceeds go toward maintaining and protecting our beautiful historic buildings.
Find out more »Music on the Meeting House Green Summer Series at Canterbury Shaker Village
Concerts on the Meeting House Green Sundays June 20th through September 26th at 4pm The Village's summer concert series is back this summer with a fantastic line-up. August 1 | The Wholly Rollers August 8 | Cellists Jan Fuller and Harel Gietheim August 15 | Suzuki Strings August 22 | Lara Herscovitch Rescheduled for September 26 August 29 | Mink Hills Band September 5 | Peabody’s Coal Train September 12 | Aurea Ensemble September 19 | The Wholly Rollers September 26 |…
Find out more »Picnic-On-The-Green at Canterbury Shaker Village
Martha Werenfels Picnic-on-the-Green Wednesday, August 18 | 5:30–7pm Celebrate with us at a festive Picnic-on-the-Green! Enjoy live music and hear from our special guest, Martha Werenfels, Principal at DBVW Architects, Providence, on the results of the Village building assessment. Tickets are $100 per person, including picnic basket fare and beverages.
Find out more »Music on the Meeting House Green Summer Series at Canterbury Shaker Village
Concerts on the Meeting House Green Sundays June 20th through September 26th at 4pm The Village's summer concert series is back this summer with a fantastic line-up. August 1 | The Wholly Rollers August 8 | Cellists Jan Fuller and Harel Gietheim August 15 | Suzuki Strings August 22 | Lara Herscovitch Rescheduled for September 26 August 29 | Mink Hills Band September 5 | Peabody’s Coal Train September 12 | Aurea Ensemble September 19 | The Wholly Rollers September 26 |…
Find out more »Music on the Meeting House Green Summer Series at Canterbury Shaker Village
Concerts on the Meeting House Green Sundays June 20th through September 26th at 4pm The Village's summer concert series is back this summer with a fantastic line-up. August 1 | The Wholly Rollers August 8 | Cellists Jan Fuller and Harel Gietheim August 15 | Suzuki Strings August 22 | Lara Herscovitch Rescheduled for September 26 August 29 | Mink Hills Band September 5 | Peabody’s Coal Train September 12 | Aurea Ensemble September 19 | The Wholly Rollers September 26 |…
Find out more »September 2021
Music on the Meeting House Green Summer Series at Canterbury Shaker Village
Concerts on the Meeting House Green Sundays June 20th through September 26th at 4pm The Village's summer concert series is back this summer with a fantastic line-up. August 1 | The Wholly Rollers August 8 | Cellists Jan Fuller and Harel Gietheim August 15 | Suzuki Strings August 22 | Lara Herscovitch Rescheduled for September 26 August 29 | Mink Hills Band September 5 | Peabody’s Coal Train September 12 | Aurea Ensemble September 19 | The Wholly Rollers September 26 |…
Find out more »Music on the Meeting House Green Summer Series at Canterbury Shaker Village
Concerts on the Meeting House Green Sundays June 20th through September 26th at 4pm The Village's summer concert series is back this summer with a fantastic line-up. August 1 | The Wholly Rollers August 8 | Cellists Jan Fuller and Harel Gietheim August 15 | Suzuki Strings August 22 | Lara Herscovitch Rescheduled for September 26 August 29 | Mink Hills Band September 5 | Peabody’s Coal Train September 12 | Aurea Ensemble September 19 | The Wholly Rollers September 26 |…
Find out more »Music on the Meeting House Green Summer Series at Canterbury Shaker Village
Concerts on the Meeting House Green Sundays June 20th through September 26th at 4pm The Village's summer concert series is back this summer with a fantastic line-up. August 1 | The Wholly Rollers August 8 | Cellists Jan Fuller and Harel Gietheim August 15 | Suzuki Strings August 22 | Lara Herscovitch Rescheduled for September 26 August 29 | Mink Hills Band September 5 | Peabody’s Coal Train September 12 | Aurea Ensemble September 19 | The Wholly Rollers September 26 |…
Find out more »Lara Herscovitch – Music on the Meeting House Green
Lara Herscovitch is a masterful singer-songwriter, poet and performer, described in the Boston Globe as “a luminous voice and a buoyant stage presence . . . big-hearted lyrics embrace the sum of life.” She has been honored as State Troubadour of Connecticut and received Roots on the River’s annual Singer Songwriter Award. Connecticut Public Radio Host Colin McEnroe observed, “Walt Whitman would recognize his own soul in her expansive American vision.” Her concert will be a tribute to the Shakers’…
Find out more »October 2021
X-C Competition at Canterbury Shaker Village
This fall, Canterbury Shaker Village will be hosting the X-C Competition, a series of three cross country races here through Village trails and pastures. Enjoy running through the crisp fall air and seeing spectacular foliage along the way. There will be two “regular season races” on Sunday, October 3 at 10am and on Friday eve, October 15 at 5pm. The final “Championship” race will be held on Saturday, October 23 at 10am. All races will take place at Canterbury Shaker…
Find out more »X-C Competition at Canterbury Shaker Village
This fall, Canterbury Shaker Village will be hosting the X-C Competition, a series of three cross country races here through Village trails and pastures. Enjoy running through the crisp fall air and seeing spectacular foliage along the way. There will be two “regular season races” on Sunday, October 3 at 10am and on Friday eve, October 15 at 5pm. The final “Championship” race will be held on Saturday, October 23 at 10am. All races will take place at Canterbury Shaker…
Find out more »X-C Competition at Canterbury Shaker Village
This fall, Canterbury Shaker Village will be hosting the X-C Competition, a series of three cross country races here through Village trails and pastures. Enjoy running through the crisp fall air and seeing spectacular foliage along the way. There will be two “regular season races” on Sunday, October 3 at 10am and on Friday eve, October 15 at 5pm. The final “Championship” race will be held on Saturday, October 23 at 10am. All races will take place at Canterbury Shaker…
Find out more »Stone Wall Building Workshop
The Stone-Wall Building Workshop is back by popular demand. Learn about the Canterbury Shaker’s stone-wall building craft and experience making and restoring the walls on site at the Village. Master stone artisan and mason, Kevin Fife, will draw on his decades of knowledge to restore portions of the Village’s iconic walls. As part of this project, Kevin will lead a hands-on workshop which will expose participants to the engineering and aesthetics of the Shakers’ skill through the actual rebuilding of…
Find out more »Stone Wall Building Workshop
The Stone-Wall Building Workshop is back by popular demand. Learn about the Canterbury Shaker’s stone-wall building craft and experience making and restoring the walls on site at the Village. Master stone artisan and mason, Kevin Fife, will draw on his decades of knowledge to restore portions of the Village’s iconic walls. As part of this project, Kevin will lead a hands-on workshop which will expose participants to the engineering and aesthetics of the Shakers’ skill through the actual rebuilding of…
Find out more »November 2021
December 2021
Merry Merry Canterbury at Canterbury Shaker Village
Merry Merry Canterbury, December 11 & 12, 18 & 19 Join us to celebrate the holiday season at Canterbury Shaker Village! Visit the Village this December 11 & 12 and 18 & 19 for magic shows, dance performances, and much more! The Village Store will be open both weekends, and during all events offered. Hot cocoa and hot cider will be available in the Store, along with a wide variety of holiday gifts items.
Find out more »Merry Merry Canterbury at Canterbury Shaker Village
Merry Merry Canterbury, December 11 & 12, 18 & 19 Join us to celebrate the holiday season at Canterbury Shaker Village! Visit the Village this December 11 & 12 and 18 & 19 for magic shows, dance performances, and much more! The Village Store will be open both weekends, and during all events offered. Hot cocoa and hot cider will be available in the Store, along with a wide variety of holiday gifts items.
Find out more »Merry Merry Canterbury at Canterbury Shaker Village
Merry Merry Canterbury, December 11 & 12, 18 & 19 Join us to celebrate the holiday season at Canterbury Shaker Village! Visit the Village this December 11 & 12 and 18 & 19 for magic shows, dance performances, and much more! The Village Store will be open both weekends, and during all events offered. Hot cocoa and hot cider will be available in the Store, along with a wide variety of holiday gifts items.
Find out more »Merry Merry Canterbury at Canterbury Shaker Village
Merry Merry Canterbury, December 11 & 12, 18 & 19 Join us to celebrate the holiday season at Canterbury Shaker Village! Visit the Village this December 11 & 12 and 18 & 19 for magic shows, dance performances, and much more! The Village Store will be open both weekends, and during all events offered. Hot cocoa and hot cider will be available in the Store, along with a wide variety of holiday gifts items.
Find out more »World Premiere Performance of “Birdie” at Canterbury Shaker Village
Canterbury Shaker Village presents the world premiere performance of “Birdie,” the first holiday “Entertainment” produced at the Village in nearly 90 years. The dance-driven theatrical production will be presented Saturday, December 18 and Sunday, December 19 at 3 PM in the Hubbard Gallery as part of the “Merry Merry Canterbury” festivities that will make the season bright from 1 – 5 PM. Dance-Artist-In-Residence Lorraine Chapman, inspired by the story of the last girl raised by the Canterbury Shakers, created “Birdie” with…
Find out more »Candlelight Tours at Canterbury Shaker Village
Candlelight Tours As part of the Village’s holiday programming, Candlelight Tours will be offered Saturday, December 18 and Sunday, December 19 at 4 & 5 PM. These special evening tours will take guests through the Dwelling House and the Meeting House. Learn all about how the Shakers celebrated the holiday season. Limited capacity
Find out more »Merry Merry Canterbury at Canterbury Shaker Village
Merry Merry Canterbury, December 11 & 12, 18 & 19 Join us to celebrate the holiday season at Canterbury Shaker Village! Visit the Village this December 11 & 12 and 18 & 19 for magic shows, dance performances, and much more! The Village Store will be open both weekends, and during all events offered. Hot cocoa and hot cider will be available in the Store, along with a wide variety of holiday gifts items.
Find out more »World Premiere Performance of “Birdie” at Canterbury Shaker Village
Canterbury Shaker Village presents the world premiere performance of “Birdie,” the first holiday “Entertainment” produced at the Village in nearly 90 years. The dance-driven theatrical production will be presented Saturday, December 18 and Sunday, December 19 at 3 PM in the Hubbard Gallery as part of the “Merry Merry Canterbury” festivities that will make the season bright from 1 – 5 PM. Dance-Artist-In-Residence Lorraine Chapman, inspired by the story of the last girl raised by the Canterbury Shakers, created “Birdie” with…
Find out more »Candlelight Tours at Canterbury Shaker Village
Candlelight Tours As part of the Village’s holiday programming, Candlelight Tours will be offered Saturday, December 18 and Sunday, December 19 at 4 & 5 PM. These special evening tours will take guests through the Dwelling House and the Meeting House. Learn all about how the Shakers celebrated the holiday season. Limited capacity
Find out more »January 2022
Snow or No, We Go Trail Series 2022
Snow or No, We Go Trail Series 2022 January 15 – March 5, 2022 Snowshoeing is back this winter at Canterbury Shaker Village! The 2022 Snow or No We Go Trail Series returns, beginning Saturday, January 15 and continuing through Saturday, March 5. In addition to Canterbury Shaker Village, races will be held at Prospect Aces, located at 4 Beaumier Drive in Franklin, NH. This exciting series offers snowshoers the opportunity to hike, jog, or run through two of New…
Find out more »Snow or No, We Go Trail Series 2022
Snow or No, We Go Trail Series 2022 January 15 – March 5, 2022 Snowshoeing is back this winter at Canterbury Shaker Village! The 2022 Snow or No We Go Trail Series returns, beginning Saturday, January 15 and continuing through Saturday, March 5. In addition to Canterbury Shaker Village, races will be held at Prospect Aces, located at 4 Beaumier Drive in Franklin, NH. This exciting series offers snowshoers the opportunity to hike, jog, or run through two of New…
Find out more »February 2022
Snow or No, We Go Trail Series 2022
Snow or No, We Go Trail Series 2022 January 15 – March 5, 2022 Snowshoeing is back this winter at Canterbury Shaker Village! The 2022 Snow or No We Go Trail Series returns, beginning Saturday, January 15 and continuing through Saturday, March 5. In addition to Canterbury Shaker Village, races will be held at Prospect Aces, located at 4 Beaumier Drive in Franklin, NH. This exciting series offers snowshoers the opportunity to hike, jog, or run through two of New…
Find out more »Snow or No, We Go Trail Series 2022
Snow or No, We Go Trail Series 2022 January 15 – March 5, 2022 Snowshoeing is back this winter at Canterbury Shaker Village! The 2022 Snow or No We Go Trail Series returns, beginning Saturday, January 15 and continuing through Saturday, March 5. In addition to Canterbury Shaker Village, races will be held at Prospect Aces, located at 4 Beaumier Drive in Franklin, NH. This exciting series offers snowshoers the opportunity to hike, jog, or run through two of New…
Find out more »March 2022
Tai Chi Classes at Canterbury Shaker Village
Tai Chi Classes Mondays, March 7 - May 2 Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with William Halacy, who returns to the Village for an eight-week Tai Chi class. Sessions will be held Mondays, March 7 to May 2 (excluding April 18) in the Hubbard Gallery from 5:30 – 6:30 PM.
Find out more »Sugar Camp Hiking Tours at Canterbury Shaker Village
Join Mark Stevens, historian and guide, for this four-mile round-trip tour to the Shaker’s remote sugar camp, where, each spring, sap was collected and turned into syrup and sugar candy. This event is being offered on March 12, 19, and 26 from 1- 5pm. To ensure social distancing, each tour is limited to 14 guests.
Find out more »Tai Chi Classes at Canterbury Shaker Village
Tai Chi Classes Mondays, March 7 - May 2 Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with William Halacy, who returns to the Village for an eight-week Tai Chi class. Sessions will be held Mondays, March 7 to May 2 (excluding April 18) in the Hubbard Gallery from 5:30 – 6:30 PM.
Find out more »Sugar Camp Hiking Tours at Canterbury Shaker Village
Join Mark Stevens, historian and guide, for this four-mile round-trip tour to the Shaker’s remote sugar camp, where, each spring, sap was collected and turned into syrup and sugar candy. This event is being offered on March 12, 19, and 26 from 1- 5pm. To ensure social distancing, each tour is limited to 14 guests.
Find out more »Tai Chi Classes at Canterbury Shaker Village
Tai Chi Classes Mondays, March 7 - May 2 Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with William Halacy, who returns to the Village for an eight-week Tai Chi class. Sessions will be held Mondays, March 7 to May 2 (excluding April 18) in the Hubbard Gallery from 5:30 – 6:30 PM.
Find out more »Sugar Camp Hiking Tours at Canterbury Shaker Village
Join Mark Stevens, historian and guide, for this four-mile round-trip tour to the Shaker’s remote sugar camp, where, each spring, sap was collected and turned into syrup and sugar candy. This event is being offered on March 12, 19, and 26 from 1- 5pm. To ensure social distancing, each tour is limited to 14 guests.
Find out more »Tai Chi Classes at Canterbury Shaker Village
Tai Chi Classes Mondays, March 7 - May 2 Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with William Halacy, who returns to the Village for an eight-week Tai Chi class. Sessions will be held Mondays, March 7 to May 2 (excluding April 18) in the Hubbard Gallery from 5:30 – 6:30 PM.
Find out more »April 2022
Tai Chi Classes at Canterbury Shaker Village
Tai Chi Classes Mondays, March 7 - May 2 Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with William Halacy, who returns to the Village for an eight-week Tai Chi class. Sessions will be held Mondays, March 7 to May 2 (excluding April 18) in the Hubbard Gallery from 5:30 – 6:30 PM.
Find out more »Tai Chi Classes at Canterbury Shaker Village
Tai Chi Classes Mondays, March 7 - May 2 Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with William Halacy, who returns to the Village for an eight-week Tai Chi class. Sessions will be held Mondays, March 7 to May 2 (excluding April 18) in the Hubbard Gallery from 5:30 – 6:30 PM.
Find out more »Village Clean Up Day at Canterbury Shaker Village
Village Clean Up Day Saturday, April 23, 9 AM – 12 PM Village Clean Up Day is Saturday, April 23. Celebrate Earth Day Weekend by helping clean up Canterbury Shaker Village and show your love for one of New Hampshire’s National Historic Landmarks. After a long winter, gather with a community of volunteers and be a part of the effort to get the Village grounds looking their best for the opening season. Clean up efforts will take place from 9…
Find out more »Village Clean Up Day at Canterbury Shaker Village
Celebrate Earth Day Weekend by showing your love for New Hampshire’s beloved National Historic Landmark. After a long winter, gather with a community of friends and volunteers and be part of the effort for the Village grounds to look their best for the 2022 season. Clean-Up projects include raking, pruning, clearing debris, weeding, etc. All ages are encouraged to join in, and families are welcome. Please wear comfortable work clothes, appropriate shoes, and bring your own tools/materials such as gardening…
Find out more »Tai Chi Classes at Canterbury Shaker Village
Tai Chi Classes Mondays, March 7 - May 2 Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with William Halacy, who returns to the Village for an eight-week Tai Chi class. Sessions will be held Mondays, March 7 to May 2 (excluding April 18) in the Hubbard Gallery from 5:30 – 6:30 PM.
Find out more »Make Your Own Dreamcatcher at Canterbury Shaker Village
Make Your Own Dreamcatcher Create your own dreamcatcher in the Ojibway web tradition under the tutelage of Native American artist Lenny Novak at Canterbury Shaker Village on Saturday, April 30 from 2 – 3:30 PM. All Materials provided. Novak has given classes for more than 40 years at museums, schools, and requested locations both indoors and out. After sharing a bit of history about the dreamcatcher – its meaning, stories, and lore – he then gently guides participants through the…
Find out more »Make Your Own Dreamcatcher at Canterbury Shaker Village
Make Your Own Dreamcatcher with Native American Artist Lenny Novak Saturday, April 30, 2 – 3:30 PM Create your own dreamcatcher in the Ojibway web tradition under the tutelage of Native American artist Lenny Novak at Canterbury Shaker Village on Saturday, April 30 from 2 – 3:30 PM. Novak has given classes for more than 40 years at museums, schools, and requested locations both indoors and out. After sharing a bit of history about the dreamcatcher – its meaning, stories,…
Find out more »May 2022
Tai Chi Classes at Canterbury Shaker Village
Tai Chi Classes Mondays, March 7 - May 2 Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with William Halacy, who returns to the Village for an eight-week Tai Chi class. Sessions will be held Mondays, March 7 to May 2 (excluding April 18) in the Hubbard Gallery from 5:30 – 6:30 PM.
Find out more »Canterbury Shaker Village 5K Cross Country Race
The Capital Area Race Series returns to the Village on Saturday, May 14, at 9am. The CARS, in partnership with Millennium Running, links capital area races together to support participation, competition, health, fitness, camaraderie, and fun for all ages. The Series is comprised of eight races. Participants may run or walk the whole series, a few races, alone, or with a team. There is also an option to run virtually. For more information, visit: www.runcarsnh.com. The race at the Village is a…
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