The annual Artisan Market at Canterbury Shaker Village is Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This event is a celebration of artisanal, handcrafted work, with live music, and demonstrations. Come admire artisans’ work and find unique gifts or something special for yourself. This event will be a safe, socially-distanced market, with masks required. Special Village masks, handmade by the Canterbury Sewers, will also be available for purchase. All booths will be spaced ten feet apart, and extra care will be taken to provide all artists and guests a safe and fun experience. If you would like to join us for this exciting Artisan Market, tickets can be purchased on the website, or in-person at the event. Admission is $12 for adults, $6 for Village members, and all youth and young adults under age 25 are free.
Concerts on the Green continue Sept. 13 from 4 to 5 p.m. on the lawn surrounding the Meeting House, featuring the Wholly Rollers, a bluegrass band based in Concord. The concert is free, with a suggested donation of $10 per person. Masks are required and social distancing will be in place. All are welcome!
On Sept. 25 at 7 p.m., Canterbury Shaker Village is hosting Outdoor Movie Night in partnership Red River Theatres. The movie this month is Casablanca, the 1942 classic, and will be shown outside on the lawn surrounding the meeting house, with masks and social distancing required. This is a free event.
The Village will be holding a Yard Sale on Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring a wide variety of items, such as books, decorations, furniture, household goods, DVDs, toys, games, and more. All proceeds will benefit Canterbury Shaker Village. In conjunction with the Yard Sale, there will also be a Half-Price sale off selected items in the Museum Store. Come by and shop for yourself, find a gift for a friend, and see the Village.
Outdoor guided Walking Tours of the Village will continue through the fall, on Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. No registration required. Please arrive 5 minutes early to meet your guide outside on the Horse Barn Patio. Walking Tours are free, with a suggested donation of $10 per person. Masks and social distancing will be required.
The museum is a member of the NH Heritage Museum Trail, which connects the public with culturally rich heritage institutions in New Hampshire. For more information, visit nhmuseumtrail.org.
Canterbury Shaker is located at 288 Shaker Road in Canterbury. For more information, visit shakers.org, or call 783-9511, ext. 205.