Daughters of the American Revolution Award $10,000 to Canterbury Shaker Village
Daughters of the American Revolution has awarded $10,000 to Canterbury Shaker Village to support the restoration of the Schoolhouse (c. 1823/63).
Begun in 2021, the multi-year project is part of a Village-wide initiative to identify and address the needs of all surviving Shaker buildings on the property.
Canterbury Shaker Village Receives $210,998 Grant
Canterbury Shaker Village has received a $210,998 Museums for America Award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to support a three-year collections inventory and cataloging project.
Music on the Green to Welcome Dudley Laufman and Canterbury Country Dance Orchestra
Dudley Laufman and Canterbury Country Dance Orchestra will perform at Canterbury Shaker Village’s Music on the Green summer series on Sunday, August 27 at 4:00 p.m. Founder of Canterbury Country Dance Orchestra, which recorded their very first full-length LP of dance music in 1972, Laufman received a National Heritage Fellowship award in 2009, the country’s highest honor in the folk arts.
Two-Day Stone Wall Workshop Returns to the Village
With estimates ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of miles in total length, stone walls are ubiquitous in New Hampshire and throughout Canterbury Shaker Village.
Canterbury Shaker Village To Offer Shaker Chair in a Box Workshop
Renowned for their minimalist and timeless design, Shaker chairs continue to serve as a source of fascination for visitors to Canterbury Shaker Village, which offers a chance to build one at an upcoming workshop.
Canterbury Shaker Village Welcomes Summer Interns
Every summer, Canterbury Shaker Village welcomes college student interns, an experience described by Executive Director Leslie Nolan as “especially gratifying for staff.”
Music on the Green to Feature Peabody’s Coal Train
A local, New Hampshire-based acoustic Americana 6-piece band featuring strings and shared vocal harmonies, Peabody’s Coal Train (PCT) will return to Canterbury Shaker Village on Sunday, August 20 as part of Music on the Green.
Music on the Green to Feature Vital Tones
Held on the expansive grounds of Canterbury Shaker Village, Music on the Green returns on Sunday, July 30 at 4:00 p.m. with Vital Tones, which features Chris Guzikowski, Stefanie Guzikowski, and Julie Alexander. With a blend of covers and original music, the group is known for its creative melodies and harmonies and a unique mixture of Indie Rock and Americana.
Allen James Trio to Perform at Canterbury Shaker Village
On Sunday, July 23 at 4:00 p.m., Allen James Trio will perform at Canterbury Shaker Village as part of their Music on the Green summer music series. A solo singer/guitar player who taps into the roots of folk and rock who has toured the country as a 60’s and 70’s musician, James plays music widely recognized by multiple generations.
Artist-in-Residency Returns to Canterbury Shaker Village
Featuring more than two-dozen original Shaker buildings and nearly 700 acres of nature, Canterbury Shaker Village has always welcomed artists, a legacy renewed this summer and fall through Artist-in-Residency (AIR).