Enfield Shaker Museum

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Weekly Shaker Herb Garden Tour with Herbalist Happy Griffiths Fridays at 11 am, meet by the rose bushes in the garden Join renowned herbalist and founder of the Enfield Shaker Museum Herb Garden, Happy Griffiths, for a guided tour through one of the Museum’s most beloved living exhibits. Discover the fascinating history of the Shakers’ herb-growing traditions as you explore beds of culinary, medicinal, aromatic, and dye plants. Along the way, Happy will

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Annual Fall Pie Sale Saturday, October 10th, 2026 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Buy a pie to support the Enfield Shaker Museum at our annual fall pie sale! Visit the museum during the second weekend of October and choose from a mix of sweet and savory pies all donated or baked by our lovely volunteers. Whether you are a baker and want to try something new, or if you need some help pre-prepping your holiday meals, there is something for everyone. The Pie Sale will run unt

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Weekly Shaker Herb Garden Tour with Museum Interpreter Lisa Torres Saturdays at Noon, meet by the Great Stone Dwelling, outside the Gift Shop Entrance Join Museum Interpreter Lisa Torres for a guided tour through the Enfield Shaker Museum Herb Garden, one of the Museum’s most beloved living exhibits. Discover the fascinating history of the Shakers’ herb-growing traditions as you explore beds of culinary, medicinal, aromatic, and dye plants. Along the wa

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The Berklee Jazz Cats Are Back! Saturday, October 10, 2026 7:00 – 9:00 pm Chosen Vale Performance Center Three Berklee Alumni • Three Jazz Masters • One Unforgettable Performance The Berklee Jazz Cats bring together three accomplished Berklee College of Music alumni for an exciting blend of virtuoso musicianship, creative improvisation and engaging live entertainment. TIM KELLY • Piano & Vocals A veteran of more than 9,000 performances, Tim has shared the marquee with jazz and music greats inclu

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Weekly Shaker Herb Garden Tour with Herbalist Happy Griffiths Fridays at 11 am, meet by the rose bushes in the garden Join renowned herbalist and founder of the Enfield Shaker Museum Herb Garden, Happy Griffiths, for a guided tour through one of the Museum’s most beloved living exhibits. Discover the fascinating history of the Shakers’ herb-growing traditions as you explore beds of culinary, medicinal, aromatic, and dye plants. Along the way, Happy will

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Shaker Oval Box Making Workshop Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18, 2026 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Learn how to make your own nest of Shaker oval boxes in our Shaker Oval Box Making Workshop. Guided by experienced box maker John Cashman, you will make five (5) Shaker Oval Nesting Boxes, from Pennsylvania cherry wood. The class will focus on preparing the wood, cutting swallowtail fingers, bending the sides and rims, and applying a finish. These iconic Shaker oval boxes are made with copper tack

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Drum Building Workshop Build Your Own 13″ Sacred Deer Medicine Drum Saturday, October 17, 2026 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM $295 Appreciation Exchange A $150 non-refundable deposit is required by September 26, 2026 to reserve your space. The drum is one of humanity’s oldest and most sacred instruments. Its steady rhythm mirrors the heartbeat of Mother Earth and our own heartbeat, connecting us to the natural world and to ancient traditions that have honored the drum for thousands of years. Used for medita

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Weekly Shaker Herb Garden Tour with Museum Interpreter Lisa Torres Saturdays at Noon, meet by the Great Stone Dwelling, outside the Gift Shop Entrance Join Museum Interpreter Lisa Torres for a guided tour through the Enfield Shaker Museum Herb Garden, one of the Museum’s most beloved living exhibits. Discover the fascinating history of the Shakers’ herb-growing traditions as you explore beds of culinary, medicinal, aromatic, and dye plants. Along the wa

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Weekly Shaker Herb Garden Tour with Herbalist Happy Griffiths Fridays at 11 am, meet by the rose bushes in the garden Join renowned herbalist and founder of the Enfield Shaker Museum Herb Garden, Happy Griffiths, for a guided tour through one of the Museum’s most beloved living exhibits. Discover the fascinating history of the Shakers’ herb-growing traditions as you explore beds of culinary, medicinal, aromatic, and dye plants. Along the way, Happy will

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Hike Into History Saturday October 24th at 9:00am Meet at the Smith Pond Trailhead, slightly further south from the Enfield Shaker Museum Free With Museum Admission Want to explore the Shaker trails while learning about the history of the buildings and structures along the way? Then join us for our monthly Hike into History! Take a hike to Smith Pond with UVLT and ESM! Smith Pond Shaker Forest consists of 995 acres of forest and wetlands in Enfield located bet

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Weekly Shaker Herb Garden Tour with Museum Interpreter Lisa Torres Saturdays at Noon, meet by the Great Stone Dwelling, outside the Gift Shop Entrance Join Museum Interpreter Lisa Torres for a guided tour through the Enfield Shaker Museum Herb Garden, one of the Museum’s most beloved living exhibits. Discover the fascinating history of the Shakers’ herb-growing traditions as you explore beds of culinary, medicinal, aromatic, and dye plants. Along the wa

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Weekly Shaker Herb Garden Tour with Herbalist Happy Griffiths Fridays at 11 am, meet by the rose bushes in the garden Join renowned herbalist and founder of the Enfield Shaker Museum Herb Garden, Happy Griffiths, for a guided tour through one of the Museum’s most beloved living exhibits. Discover the fascinating history of the Shakers’ herb-growing traditions as you explore beds of culinary, medicinal, aromatic, and dye plants. Along the way, Happy will

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Taboo Tour at the Enfield Shaker Museum Step beyond the traditional history tour and explore the darker, more mysterious side of Shaker life. The Enfield Shaker Museum presents a special series of three Taboo Tours, each examining fascinating and controversial topics from Shaker history, including scandal, murder, spiritualism, the afterlife, and the enduring question: Were the Shakers a cult? Each evening features a unique theme, an interactive hands-on activity, and an opportunity to uncover s

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Weekly Shaker Herb Garden Tour with Museum Interpreter Lisa Torres Saturdays at Noon, meet by the Great Stone Dwelling, outside the Gift Shop Entrance Join Museum Interpreter Lisa Torres for a guided tour through the Enfield Shaker Museum Herb Garden, one of the Museum’s most beloved living exhibits. Discover the fascinating history of the Shakers’ herb-growing traditions as you explore beds of culinary, medicinal, aromatic, and dye plants. Along the wa

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ARTISAN SOUPS FUNDRAISER Friday, November 6, 2026 6:00–8:00 PM Great Stone Dwelling Join us for the 2nd Annual Artisan Soups Fundraiser at the Enfield Shaker Museum! Your dinner ticket includes one handcrafted soup bowl or mug of your choosing, made by a local potter, plus unlimited artisan soups, fresh salads, breads, and decadent desserts. Enjoy your meal in the historic dining room of the Great Stone Dwelling, and then join us for a special cocktail reception on the second floor. COCKTAIL REC

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Versatile Tote Basket With Dona Nazarenko November 7, 2026 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Whether you are looking to add a homemade touch your table, to make a gift for the holiday season, or even to learn a new skill, then this decorative yet functional twill bread tray workshop is for you! Join us at the Enfield Shaker Museum and basket maker Dona Nazarenko on November 7th for an all day workshop. The class will be using dyed and natural reed, with color choices availabl

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Randy Miller in Concert Saturday, November 7, 2026 7:00 – 9:00 pm Chosen Vale Performance Center Randy Miller will fill the hall with exciting, energetic jigs and reels and beautiful slow airs and waltzes! Randy is an award-winning artist and musician, whose repertoire spans traditional folk tunes from Ireland, Scotland, and our very own state of New Hampshire, including Shaker melodies. He has played fiddle, piano, and accordion at contra dances for many years, hosts weekly Irish sessions in Wa

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Turkey Wing Whisk Broom Workshop Saturday, November 14, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm During the 19th century, the Enfield Shakers produced as many as “2000 dozen” brooms per year. Begun at Watervliet, New York community, in 1798, the Shaker broom industry quickly became one of the most important industries for Shaker communities across the country. Brooms can also be seen as a symbol of an important Shaker ideal. Cleanliness was a spiritual and moral imperative. Wh

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KALOS in Concert Friday, December 4, 2026 7:00 – 9:00 pm Chosen Vale Performance Center KALOS brings together three musicians of remarkable caliber. Ryan McKasson—who made history as the youngest winner of the US National Scottish Fiddle Championship in 1996—handles violin and viola; Eric McDonald—a much-in-demand session musician—provides guitar and mandolin. McLane, whose musical journey spans classical piano, blues, Indonesian gamelan, and West African drumming, rounds out the trio on accordi

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Holiday Gift Fair Saturday, December 5, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00pm Sunday, December 6, 2026 12:00 – 4:00 pm Step into the season with Shaker warmth and handmade cheer! Our Holiday Gift Fair spreads across two historic spaces on the Museum campus, featuring local artisans, festive food, and plenty of ways to check off your gift list. Browse local vendors for ceramics, fiber arts, woodwork, and small-batch goods; pop into the Museum Gift Shop for Shaker-inspi

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Holiday Gift Fair Saturday, December 5, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00pm Sunday, December 6, 2026 12:00 – 4:00 pm Step into the season with Shaker warmth and handmade cheer! Our Holiday Gift Fair spreads across two historic spaces on the Museum campus, featuring local artisans, festive food, and plenty of ways to check off your gift list. Browse local vendors for ceramics, fiber arts, woodwork, and small-batch goods; pop into the Museum Gift Shop for Shaker-inspi

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