Canterbury Shaker Village Receives $2,500,000 Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc
Canterbury Shaker Village has received a $2,500,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Religion and Cultural Institutions Initiative. The grant will support the Village’s reinvigoration of its on-site and online interpretive experiences to emphasize the history and culture of the Shaker faith at the core of its visitor engagement strategy.
Challenge Gift Boosts Annual Fund Campaign at Canterbury Shaker Village
Jon and Constance Old have pledged a $25,000 challenge gift to Canterbury Shaker Village’s Annual Fund Campaign, matching donations dollar for dollar up to $25,000 through December 31, 2024, to inspire holiday giving. The campaign goal is to raise $400,000 for the Village’s fiscal year ending March 31, 2025.
Guild of New Hampshire Woodworkers to Install New Gate at Canterbury Shaker Village
Canterbury Shaker Village invites the public and media to join the Guild of New Hampshire Woodworkers on Tuesday, November 19 at 10:00 AM to install a handcrafted gate along Shaker Road near the Horse Barn.
Canterbury Shaker Village to Host Ghost Encounters
While modern audiences view ghost stories as entertainment, the Shakers viewed the spiritual realm as vital to their communal life, which serves as backdrop to Canterbury Shaker Village’s Ghost Encounters on Oct. 24 – 26.
Vintage and Antique Car Show to Return to Canterbury Shaker Village
On Saturday, October 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Canterbury Shaker Village will host a Vintage and Antique Car Show featuring classic automobiles and a pop-up exhibit on Shaker cars.
Canterbury Shaker Village to Host Stone Wall Workshop
During a two-day workshop at Canterbury Shaker Village on Saturday, October 19, and Sunday, October 20, participants will explore in depth the history, construction, and maintenance of stone walls
Artisan Market Returns to Canterbury Shaker Village
On Saturday, September 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Canterbury Shaker Village will host their annual Artisan Market, featuring handcrafted goods and the opportunity to explore the Village grounds.
Dudley Laufman and the Canterbury Country Dance Orchestra to Conclude Music on the Green
On Sunday, August 25 at 4:00 p.m., Dudley Laufman and the Canterbury Country Dance Orchestra will perform the last concert in the 2024 Music on the Green series at Canterbury Shaker Village.
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.
Canterbury Shaker Village to Open Special Exhibition for 250-year Commemoration
Commemorating 250 years of Shakerism in America, Canterbury Shaker Village will launch a special exhibit, Keeping Faith, with a members-only preview on Thursday, August 8 and a public opening on Saturday, August 10. These events take place at 3:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m., respectively.