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Learn about the Canterbury Shakers from our knowledgeable guides.

Calendar

Join us in celebration and learning at one of our many Shaker-inspired events.

Outdoors

The Village has over 700 acres of forests, with trails, ponds and dams to enjoy.

The Village Receives Grant from The National Endowment for the Humanities

August 4, 2026 No Comments

Temporary wooden shoring under a raised platform with a teal sponge hanging from a post under a tarp-covered area at a construction site

Peeling Back the Layers

August 4, 2026 No Comments

Napoleonic-era battle scene on a beach with red-coated soldiers clashing and rescuing wounded comrades amidst smoke and flags upraised mostly in the center-left panel of the painting.

John Wadleigh: From the Battle of Bunker Hill to Shaker Village

July 7, 2026 No Comments

UPCOMING EVENTS

VISIT

Discover the creative and spiritual lives of the Canterbury Shakers through guided tours of the Village. Explore beautiful Shaker architecture and craft. Enjoy a picnic lunch or peruse our gift shop.

EXPLORE

Sitting on nearly 700 acres, the Canterbury Shaker Village features not only thirty historic buildings, but a network of nature trails, ponds, and gardens for outdoor exploration.

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