Outdoors
The Village has over 700 acres of forests, with trails, ponds and dams to enjoy.
NEW AND UPCOMING
Indoor and Outdoor Guided Tours
Indoor and Outdoor Guided Tours now offered Tuesday—Sunday: Tour Information, Schedule and Tickets Tours are offered Tuesday- Sunday at 11am, ...
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Stone-Wall Building Workshop
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X-C Competition at Canterbury Shaker Village
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Tree-Planting Ceremony: Charles “Bud” Thompson
Charles “Bud” Thompson
4/12/1922 - 8/12/2021 Tree-Planting Ceremony for Charles "Bud" Thompson Friday, October 22, 3 p.m. Meeting House Lane Many ...
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4/12/1922 - 8/12/2021 Tree-Planting Ceremony for Charles "Bud" Thompson Friday, October 22, 3 p.m. Meeting House Lane Many ...
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Discover the creative and spiritual lives of the Canterbury Shakers through guided tours of the Village. Explore beautiful Shaker architecture and craft. Enjoy a picnic lunch or peruse our gift shop.
NEW AND UPCOMING
Free Outdoor Village Tours
Saturdays and Sundays
11:00am and 2:00pm
Free, socially-distanced walking tours of the Village.
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Sunday Artists Series: Concerts on the Green
July 26th (Rain date 8/2) and August 9th, 16th, and 23rd
4:00–5:00pm
Bring a picnic, bring a chair, and enjoy a series of concerts on the green. Learn more
Sitting on nearly 700 acres, the Canterbury Shaker Village features not only thirty historic buildings, but a network of nature trails, ponds, and gardens for outdoor exploration.
Three Ways to Support the Village Right Now
Thank you to our generous Supporters:
Canterbury Shaker Village is partially supported by grants from:
McIninch Foundation
Samuel P. Hunt Foundation
Header photo: Peter Bloch, EarthAerial Productions