On Saturday, October 15 and October 22 at 10:00 a.m., Canterbury Shaker Village will host 5K cross-country races as part of the Delta Dental XC Series.

Stone walls are found throughout the New England countryside—and set on nearly 700 acres just outside Concord, New Hampshire, Canterbury Shaker Village is no exception. “We have stone walls throughout our property, some of which need repairs during the warmer months,” explained Executive Director Leslie Nolan. “Several years ago, we realized we had the perfect backdrop for a workshop-style program.”

While people often look toward the future, Canterbury Shaker Village’s guided daily tours offer insights into the past that are relevant today. Lead Tour Guide Dick Bennett explains how that’s possible.

Since June 26, Canterbury Shaker Village’s Music on the Green has delighted guests of all ages every Sunday afternoon with live performances, a series that concludes on Sunday, September 11 with Jan Fuller & Harel Gietheim.