Build a Stool at the Village’s Woodwright’s Apprentice Workshop
In the spirit of the Shakers, who were known for building furniture characterized by its simplicity, clean lines, and fine craftsmanship, Canterbury Shaker Village will host Woodwright’s Apprentice Workshop on Saturday, July 15.
Canterbury Shaker Village Serves as Backdrop to Film Adaptation of Robert Frost Poem
A poem written by Robert Frost that explores the complexity of grief, Home Burial is the subject of a film adaptation by Donald Tongue that recently wrapped up filming at Canterbury Shaker Village.
Music on the Green to Welcome Liz & Dan Faiella
On Sunday, July 16 at 4:00 p.m., Canterbury Shaker Village will welcome Liz & Dan Faiella to Music on the Green. Known for crisp vocals, fingerstyle guitar, and lyrical fiddling, Liz & Dan Faiella have taken the mainstage at premier folk venues throughout New England, including Club Passim, Acadia Trad Festival, and others.
The Wholly Rollers to Perform at Canterbury Shaker Village
A Concord-based band that performs bluegrass, old time, string band, and gospel music, The Wholly Rollers returns to Canterbury Shaker Village’s Music on the Green on Sunday, July 9 at 4:00 p.m.
Music on the Green Kicks Off With Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki Trio
On Sunday, July 2 at 4:00 p.m., Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki Trio will kick off Music on the Green, an annual concert music series hosted and presented by Canterbury Shaker Village.
Pails in Comparison
A visit to Canterbury Shaker Village’s collection storage means we are going to learn something new.
Such was the case (Case! Collections pun!) when we came across shelves of wooden containers.
Canterbury Shaker Village Focuses on Restoration of Key Historic Structures
Tuesday, June 6 marks the start of NH Gives, a 24-hour online giving challenge that leadership at Canterbury Shaker Village hopes will inject much-needed financial support into ongoing restoration efforts of key historic structures.
Canterbury Shaker Village Reopens May 13
Saturday, May 13 marks Opening Day at Canterbury Shaker Village with several special events scheduled to take place in addition to indoor guided tours.
At 10:00 a.m., Opening Day at the Village begins with Canterbury Shaker Village XC 5K, the third race in the Capital Area Race Series (CARS), sponsored by Northeast Delta Dental. Featuring miles of groomed trails on nearly 700 acres, the Village hosts cross-country races throughout the year.
Vermin and Verdigris
With all that we know about the Shakers’ waking hours of work and worship, it’s time to ask how they slept. Did a day of physical labor and mental focus make for a restful night’s slumber? Did the more devout labor nightly about the state of their souls?
Canterbury Shaker Village Launches The Blinn Report
Recently, Canterbury Shaker Village launched The Blinn Report, an online blog that highlights objects from its vast and varied collections as well as the many stories they reveal about this long-lived utopian community.