October 2019
Tuesday Tour: Shaker Historiography: Shaker Studies from the Nineteenth Century to Today
1:00 pm Join the Museum for a special presentation on how the field of Shaker Studies has evolved from the nineteenth century histories written by individual Shakers to the full-length academic press works of today. In this presentation, we will not only discuss how the interpretation of the Shakers has…
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Herbal Wreath Making Workshop
Create a masterpiece from the everlasting flowers and herbs grown in the Shaker Museum Herb Garden. Each person will take home a finished wreath, great for decorating your home or as a thoughtful gift. All materials provided, but please bring your own scissors and clippers.
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Grandparent and Me: Herbal Pomander Workshop
Join the Enfield Shaker Museum for an Herbal Pomander workshop for Grandparents and their special guests. Choose from a variety of gorgeous, fragrant herbs, sprightly mosses and delightful ribbons to make a decorative pomander to take home and display. All materials will be provided.
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Sunset Shaker Cemetery Tour
Join us before the “New Hampshire Cemeteries and Gravestones” talk for a special tour of the two Shaker cemeteries at the Enfield Shaker Museum. This special tour will include information on Shaker funerals, burial grounds, and their beliefs about the afterlife. Additionally, we will discuss the lives of the Church…
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NH Humanities to Go: New Hampshire Cemeteries and Gravestones
Glenn Knoblock, and independent scholar, will use rubbings, photographs, and slides to illustrate the rich variety of gravestones found in NH. Hear the long-forgotten stories of such historical events as the Great Awakening, the Throat Distemper Epidemic, and the American Revolution. Find out more about these deeply personal works of…
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2019 Annual Meeting
Mark your calendar now and plan to attend the 2019 Annual Meeting of the Enfield Shaker Museum, held in the Meeting Room of the Great Stone Dwelling. Meet our board and staff while attending special presentations and a behind-the-scenes tour. The business meeting includes the highlights of the past year,…
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A Behind-the-Scenes Collection Tour
1:00 pm Join Curator Michael O'Connor for a behind-the-scenes look at the collection. You will see artifacts that are not currently on display to the public. Get an up-close-and-personal look at furniture, poplarware, textiles, and oval boxes, all made and used by the Enfield Shakers. Included with Regular Museum Admission
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Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Genealogy
Have you ever wanted to learn more about your family history? Join genealogist, Richard Dabrowski for a full-day workshop which will take you through the ins and outs of genealogy. Richard first became a member of the New England Historic Genealogical Society in 1965, and has been researching, finding relatives,…
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Fall Auction and Giving Gala
Our largest and most important annual fundraising event. A lively evening of delicious food, live and silent auctions, and celebration! Help support Museum operations and educational programming, or bid on the "cause within a cause" part of the live auction to help fund the restoration of our buildings. SAVE THE…
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Reed Star Design
Learn to weave reed into a traditional multi-point star which can be used as a tree topper, window decoration, or a wonderful gift. This workshop also serves as a wonderful introduction to the weaving techniques used in traditional basketry. All materials will be provided.
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