Established in 1792, the Belknap County village has 25 original Shaker buildings on 694 spectacular acres. At its height in the 1850s, 300 people lived and worked in over 100 buildings on 3,000 acres.The village hosts 60,000 visitors each year, making it New Hampshire's number one cultural attraction. The Village features herb gardens, nature trails, guided tours, rural craft demonstrations and a unique gift shop. They also offer dining at their award-winning Shaker-inspired restaurant.
Location:
288 Shaker Road, Canterbury New Hampshire 03224
Telephone
603-785-9511
Other History nearby:
(Exeter) American Independence Museum
(Exeter) American Independence Museum
(Canterbury) Canterbury Shaker Village
(Wolfeboro) Clark House Museum Complex
(Enfield) Enfield Shaker Museum
(Charlestown) Fort at No. 4 Living History Museum
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01/10 Coming to The Canterbury area
Taste of the Valley Plymouth NH March21 Experience all of your favorite local flavors. Several restaurants from the region will be there hoping to win your vote in the "Best in Show" competition.
Seacoast Home and Garden Show Durham NH March23-24 The 19th annual show features more than 225 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services for your home.
Green Mountain Film Festival Montpelier VT March22-31 Culture reigns at the Green Mountain Film Festival, featuring powerful programming on a wide range of subjects, interesting and often unexpected guests, and a convivial atmosphere.
New England Folk Festival Mansfield MA April19-21 A fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands.
Spring Plant Sale Westford NH April27 The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale at the 4H Fairgrounds.
Vermont Maple Festival St Albans VT April26-28 Pancake breakfast and maple buffet, the annual “Sap Run” race, exhibits and sugarhouse tours, antiques, crafts, cooking demonstrations, youth talent, fiddlers’ shows, and a Grand Parade featuring teen “Maple Ambassadors.”
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