Canterbury Shaker Village Names New Executive Director
After a nationwide search conducted by Museum Search & Reference, Canterbury Shaker Village has named Erin Hammerstedt as its new Executive Director, effective Tuesday, September 3.
According to David Katz, Board Chair of Canterbury Shaker Village, Hammerstedt will lead the organization into “a new phase of vision and energy.” This new phase includes a multi-million-dollar capital campaign, backed by a feasibility study, that ensures the stability of the Village’s historic preservation, collections, visitor experience, and endowment.
“Erin has tremendous experience in community relations and the rehabilitation and management of historic properties, which makes her the perfect hire for the Village,” said Katz. “We look forward to her leadership.”
Previous to the Village, Hammerstedt served as Executive Director of Historic Harrisville, Inc.,a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the unique historical and architectural heritage of Harrisville, New Hampshire. Among other duties in this capacity, she managed the rehabilitation, maintenance, leasing, and operation of twenty-two historic buildings that contained approximately 75,000 square feet of leasable commercial space and twelve residential rental units.
“Erin has the financial management and leadership experience we need to expand our educational outreach and properly protect and maintain the Village’s core physical assets,” added Katz. “The present and future look very bright at the Village.”
About Canterbury Shaker Village
Featuring 694 acres of forests, fields, gardens, nature trails, and mill ponds under permanent conservation easement, the Village is designated as a National Historic Landmark with 25 restored original Shaker buildings and 4 reconstructed Shaker buildings. In addition to tours, exhibits, and programs, Canterbury Shaker Village provides wonderful, relaxing, and beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces for weddings.
Canterbury Shaker Village is a member of the NH Heritage Museum Trail, which connects the public with culturally rich heritage institutions in New Hampshire. For more information about The Trail, visit nhmuseumtrail.org.