Join Education Coordinator Kyle Sandler for an in-depth look at historic preservation at Enfield Shaker Museum. This special tour will focus on the past, present, and future of preservation work on our historic buildings. Topics for discussion will include timber framing, window restoration, paint analysis, and a few surprise discoveries....
Join Curator Michael O'Connor for an exciting in-depth exploration of poplarware artifacts in our collection. This in-person talk will take a closer look at these objects discussing both their history and design. Tours are available for both preregistration and walk-in participants. Members please enter the coupon code on your membership...
Join Education Coordinator Kyle Sandler for a tour of Enfield Shaker Church Family Barns. Start in the 1854 Cow Barn with a discussion of this classic example of a Shaker great barn. Then head to the west side of the Museum’s property to visit the 1856 West Meadow Barn which...
Join basket maker Dona Nazarenko of Country Spirit Baskets to create your own Shaker style carry all basket. Participants will weave a Shaker style closed bottom base, then use a plain weave on the sides, and finish their basket by inserting the custom wood handle as they lash the rim. ...
Join Education Coordinator Kyle Sandler for a tour of the Shaker waterworks system at the Enfield community. The tour will start at the 1813 Laundry building with a discussion of the use of water power in the village. We will then cross to the west side of the Museum's property...
Join Museum herbalist emerita Happy Griffiths to create your very own masterpiece using everlasting flowers and herbs grown in the Museum's Herb Garden. Each person will take home a finished wreath, great for decorating your home or as a thoughtful gift. All materials will be provided, but please bring your...
Sponsored by the Brundage Foundation For over thirty years, the Museum has offered the Harvest Festival as a way for families to enjoy crafts and the fall season. In the spirit of that event but mindful of the pandemic, this September we are offering a free learning kit. This year's...
10:00 am to the last pie standing! Pie sales have long been an Enfield Shaker Museum summer tradition! Enfield Shaker Museum continues its new autumn tradition with a pie sale this Saturday! We will be offering sweet and savory homemade pies for sale. Drive by the Great Stone Dwelling and...
Learn about the development of the Enfield Shaker Village on this guided walk with Education Coordinator Kyle Sandler. He will discuss the Museum’s ongoing work to preserve and restore historic landscapes using historic photographs and primary source documentation. Please wear comfortable shoes. Cost: $14.00 per person. Includes regular Museum Admission....
Join Education Coordinator Kyle Sandler for a fall tour of Shaker Mountain. We will begin by enjoying rolling fields and scenic vistas on the way up to the Enfield Shaker Feast Ground. At the Feast Ground, participants will learn about the Shakers development and use of this outdoor worship space....