Music on the Green - The Random Band

Sunday, September 13, 4:00 pm

The 2026 Music on the Green concert series is an easy way to spend a Sunday afternoon this summer at Canterbury Shaker Village! On the effervescent green lawn of our historic Meeting House (1792), under a grand canopy of maple trees, overlooking gorgeous rolling fields and hills, enjoy 5 Sunday afternoon ...

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1 hour
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Daily General Admission

When you visit Canterbury Shaker Village you are swept up into the world of the Canterbury Shakers. The Community's historic buildings tell the story of a spiritual and innovative group of people. Learn about the two hundred year history of the Village and the Shakers' many fascinating stories ...

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The Village is open 10 am to 4:30 pm. Last admit
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Private Letterpress Printing Workshops

Assorted Dates, May - October

Join designer and letterpress printer Charles Tabor of Floodwaters Press (https://fldwtrs.com/) for a private hands-on experience in traditional letterpress printing. Learn the basics of typesetting and operating a letterpress while creating your own set of finely-crafted, hand-printed pieces to take ...

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3-5 hours
Private Tours
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Movers & Shakers Trail Club

Last Saturday of Every Month, 9:30-11am

Monthly trail club at Canterbury Shaker Village that fosters connections between people who want to learn and appreciate the history and legacy of the Canterbury Shakers, enrich themselves with recreation and exercise on the Village’s 694 acres and 4-miles of trails, and socialize and network with ...

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1.5 hours
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Fall Special Tour Series - Physic Gardens, Patent Medicines, and the Culture of Care

Tuesday, September 8, 2:00 pm

One of the most important historic industries at Canterbury Shaker Village was the production and sale of patent medicines. Join Director of Education Kyle Sandler as he explores the fascinating history and the colorful figures that oversaw the Village’s “physic” gardens and the production of pharmaceutical ...

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1.5 hours
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Shaker Village Barn Dance

Friday, September 18th 7:30-10pm

$10-15 suggested contribution for "Raise the Roof" building fund for Canterbury Shaker Village. Collected at the door. No previous dance experience necessary. All dances will be taught. Individuals and couples welcomes. Bring a clean pair of shoes for dancing. Doors open at 7:15pm Dancing from ...

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2.5 hours
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Make a #3 Shaker Oval Box

Saturday, September 26, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

A historic Shaker woodworking shop is the perfect location to create the quintessential Shaker oval box. Learn to carve, bend and assemble a #3 cherry oval box. You’ll leave this workshop with a completed box and all tools and materials will be provided. Students should bring: Material for taking notes ...

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7 hours
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Artifact Speed Dating: Canterbury Shaker History in 10 Objects

Saturday, September 26, 2:00 pm

What do the historic objects made and used by the Canterbury Shakers tell us about this religious communal society? What may we learn from the materials they chose, forms they created, and goods they purchased? Join Curator of Research and Collections Shirley Wajda for a quick-paced and interactive program ...

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90 minutes
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Fall Special Tour Series - Business and Industry at Shaker Village

Tuesday, October 6, 2:00 pm

Join Director of Education Kyle Sandler for an exploration of the economic history of Canterbury Shaker Village. Participants will learn about the central role that business played in the development and daily functioning of the Community, and how Shaker economics fueled innovation and technological ...

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1.5 hours
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Fall Special Tour Series - Canterbury Shaker Waterpower System: Carding Mill Pond

Tuesday, October 13, 2:00 pm

Over a roughly 20-year period, the Canterbury Shaker Brethren created one of the most complex man-made water systems in the State of New Hampshire. Join Director of Education Kyle Sandler for a guided hike as he “walks” participants through the design, construction, and use of this important aspect ...

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1.5 hours
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Make Your Own Shaker Hand Brooms

Saturday, October 17, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

A historic Shaker broom shop is the perfect location to create 2 quintessential Shaker hand brooms. Learn to craft both a “hawk tail” and a “turkey wing” style. You’ll leave this workshop with two completed hand brooms and all tools and materials will be provided. Students should bring: Material ...

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7 hours
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Antique and Vintage Car Show

Saturday, October 17, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Join Canterbury Shaker Village for a car show surrounded by beautiful fall foliage. Visitors are welcome to 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. Live music. Food ...

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Special Tour - Historic Preservation 101

Multiple Dates and Times

Join Canterbury Shaker Village's Executive Director, Erin Hammerstedt, on a special tour of The Village through the lens of historic preservation.  See in-progress projects and learn what it takes to preserve historic buildings. Guests will leave with an understanding of preservation work and its ...

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1 hour
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