Canterbury Shaker Village is pleased to announce receipt of a $410,000 Save America’s Treasures grant, to preserve the 1811 Church Family Infirmary. The Infirmary is one of the oldest and most intact historical medical facilities in New Hampshire and is essential for understanding Shaker society in the broader history of American healthcare. The project will address the immediate preservation needs of the building, including roof and foundation repairs, restoration of windows, doors, and trim, and improvements to meet ADA standards. Current project activity will extend from 2026 to 2028.  

The Infirmary preservation project is being supported in part by a Save America’s Treasures grant from the Historic Preservation Fund administered by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior. Since 1999, the grant program has awarded more than $300 million to 1,300+ nationally significant historic preservation projects. The source of the funding is Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas lease revenue, not tax dollars.  

Canterbury Shaker Village, Inc preserves and interprets the legacy of the Canterbury Shakers, providing a place for learning, reflection, and renewal of the human spirit. It is an internationally-known non-profit museum founded in 1969 to preserve the heritage of the Canterbury Shakers. Designated as a National Historic Landmark for its architectural integrity and significance, the Village has 25 restored original Shaker buildings, 4 reconstructed Shaker buildings, and 694 acres of forests, fields, gardens, nature trails, and mill ponds under permanent conservation easement. Tours, programs, exhibits, and events help visitors chart their own journey of simplicity, caring, and community.