Phil C.
2/28/2025
I enjoyed the Hancock Shaker Village more, but this one was not bad at all, especially when the trees display their magnificent colors. The idyllic hills and surrounding trees make this a lovely...
Canterbury Shaker Village
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288 Shaker Rd
Canterbury, NH 03224
Canterbury Shaker Village is a nonprofit museum and historic site of the Shakers, a Protestant religious denomination officially, known as the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing. It comprises more than 20 original buildings, three reconstructed buildings and 694 acres of forests, fields, gardens and ponds. It was founded in 1969 to preserve the heritage of the Shakers. The site is designated as a national historic landmark for its architectural significance. It provides a wide range of programs for learning about its life, ideals and values through tours, programs, exhibits, research and publications. The museum is located in Canterbury, N.H.
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Ted R.
9/28/2024
This was one of our best stops in New Hampshire. The Canterbury Shaker village is the only Shaker Community that became a museum while residents stilled lived there. The Shakers were not like...
Kelsi H.
11/1/2024
This was such a fun, unexpected pit stop on the way to the airport for us! We loved getting to know more about the Shakers and their way of life here. Plus, the fall views were BEAUTIFUL! They had...
Andrew H.
7/12/2024
Amazing history, and stunning property that you can spend many hours touring. This is a destination worth visiting.
Karen G.
7/21/2024
Great museum in an idyllic setting. I must confess that my knowledge of the Shakers was limited (and apparently somewhat incorrect). So I was glad to visit this place that is so well preserved...
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