November 2019
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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Festival of Trees
Visit our display of more than 40 beautifully decorated holiday table top trees designed and donated by local artists, businesses and individuals. “Vote” for your favorite trees with raffle tickets to win or donate to the local “Meals on Wheels” recipients. Free Admission. For more information or to decorate a…
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Mixed Evergreen Wreath Workshop
Create a masterpiece from evergreen branches and herbs grown in the Shaker Museum Herb Garden. Each person will take home a finished wreath, great for decorating your home or adorning doors during the holiday season. All materials provided, but please bring your own scissors, clippers and any special personal decorative…
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Shaped Resist Dyeing
Join artist and retired art teacher, Kate Mortimer, for an in-depth session of the technique of shaped resist dyeing. In this workshop, participants will work with the instructor in order to learn the different resist techniques which can be used to create an assortment of different patterns and designs. At…
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Holiday Cookie Sale
No time to bake but company is coming? Choose from more than 50 varieties of delicious homemade cookies for your Holiday cookie tray. All cookies sold by the pound. Bring your own container or purchase a container at the Museum. Cost: Cookies $10/lb. Admission Free.
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Shaker Holiday Feast
Come celebrate the season with Lindsay Smith, the Hanover Co-op’s Food Educator. We will explore some traditional Shaker holiday recipes! Although the Shakers were known for their simplicity, the did have a special meal and celebrations for Christmas. In the Shaker spirit, we will use local ingredients to inform our…
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