Education is an important part of the experience at Canterbury Shaker Village, which provides a variety of tours throughout its expansive campus.
These tours will be enhanced this year at the Village, which reopens on Saturday, May 13, with
a smartphone experience.

Featuring 26 restored original Shaker buildings, Canterbury Shaker Village has quietly become a wedding destination in recent years. “What makes the Village so unique for weddings is the variety of venues we feature on the property,” said Leslie Nolan, executive director.

Featuring 26 restored original Shaker buildings, Canterbury Shaker Village has quietly become a wedding destination in recent years. “What makes the Village so unique for weddings is the variety of venues we feature on the property,” said Leslie Nolan, executive director.

In December, Canterbury Shaker Village received a $109,755 matching grant from the New Hampshire Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP) to fund a new roof, at its Dwelling House. One of 26 restored original Shaker buildings at the Village, a National Historic Landmark, the Dwelling House is a T-shaped structure with 56 rooms that has been expanded numerous times since its construction in 1793.

The 2023 Delta Dental Snow or No We Go Trail Series returns to Canterbury Shaker Village on January 28, February 11, and February 18. Taking place at 10:00 a.m., the races provide snowshoers with the opportunity to hike, jog, or run through the Village’s extensive trail system.

On Saturday, December 3 at 4:00 p.m., Symphony NH Concertmaster Quartet will perform at Canterbury Shaker Village. Musicians to perform include Concertmaster Elliott Markow, Assistant Principal Viola Elaine Leisinger, Lynn Basila (violin), and Nathaniel Lathrop (cello).