Shaker Supper
2026-03-29 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Join us for a special Shaker Supper featuring Bryan Leary of Prospective Catering. Chef Leary will present a thoughtfully prepared family-style meal that celebrates bold flavors and seasonal ingredients.
The evening’s menu includes:

Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad with aged balsamic reduction, Maine sea salt & roasted garlic basil oil
Mediterranean Quinoa–Stuffed Artichoke Bottom with smoked olive tomato sauce, basil & feta
Grilled Strip Loin Steak with chimichurri

Pomegranate Roasted Garlic Chicken Thighs

Roasted Root Vegetable Hash

Potato Fondant with herbs

Wild Rice Pilaf

Vanilla Panna Cotta with blackberries

A cash bar will be available featuring beer, wine, and craft cocktails.
Gather with friends, share a beautiful meal, and enjoy an evening of warm hospitality and memorable flavors.

*All proceeds go to the educational mission of Enfield Shaker Museum
Coming from a distance? Stay in our historic Great Stone Dwelling. Check our room availability here.

Afternoon Tea
2026-04-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Afternoon Tea at the Enfield Shaker MuseumStep back in time and join us for a delightful afternoon of tea and conversation in the beautiful surroundings of the Enfield Shaker Museum.
Enjoy your choice of fine teas, thoughtfully selected and perfectly brewed, accompanied by an assortment of delicate tea sandwiches, freshly baked biscuits, and sweet treats.
Gather with friends, celebrate a special occasion, or simply savor a quiet afternoon in a setting rich with history and charm.
Elegant teasAssorted tea sandwichesBiscuits & sweet confectionsEnfield Shaker Museum
Reserve your seat and experience a timeless tradition in a truly unique setting.

*All proceeds go to the educational mission of Enfield Shaker Museum
Coming from a distance? Stay in our historic Great Stone Dwelling. Check our room availability here.

Drumming, Sound Healing and Reiki- Enfield
2026-04-12 10:00 - 13:00 | NH
April 12th 10:00-2:00
Join us for a nurturing afternoon of Drumming, Sound Healing and Reiki. This immersive experience weaves together the grounding power of live drumming, the soothing vibrations of sound healing, and the calming energy of Reiki to support relaxation, emotional balance, and inner clarity. Together, these practices create a peaceful space where you can slow down, reconnect, and simply be.
The steady rhythm of the drum has long been used across cultures to bring people together and guide the mind into a calmer, more centered state. As the drumbeat fills the space, you’ll be invited to step out of the busyness of everyday life and gently drop into your body and breath. The rhythm helps create a sense of presence and connection—both within yourself and with the group.
As the experience unfolds, layers of sound healing tones and vibrations will help soothe the nervous system and guide you into a deeply meditative state. These resonant sounds can encourage relaxation, quiet the mind, and support a feeling of inner balance. Throughout the session, Reiki energy will also be offered to support the body’s natural healing process, helping to release tension, restore energetic flow, and promote a sense of peace and well-being.
No prior experience is necessary. This gathering is open to anyone seeking rest, reflection, and a deeper sense of harmony. Whether you are new to these practices or have experienced them before, you are warmly welcome.
Please bring a cozy blanket or yoga mat for your comfort during the sound healing portion, as well as a water bottle and a snack of your choice. If you have a drum or a rattle that you would like to play during the drumming portion, you are encouraged to bring it along and join in the rhythm. Come as you are, settle in, and allow yourself to be supported by rhythm, sound, and stillness.

*All proceeds go to the educational mission of Enfield Shaker Museum
Coming from a distance? Stay in our historic Great Stone Dwelling. Check our room availability here.

2026 Spring Shaker Forum
2026-04-17 - 2026-04-19 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
2026 Spring Shaker Forum
April 17 – 19, 2026
Join us for an engaging weekend devoted to Shaker history and culture. The 2026 Spring Shaker Forum includes presentations by Shaker scholars, special activities, lodging and meals in the Great Stone Dwelling, and networking with colleagues and friends.
We are honored to announce that Brother Arnold Hadd of the Sabbathday Lake Shaker community will be the keynote speaker at this year’s forum. His subject will be Mother Ann Lee. He will reflect on the centrality of her vision and teachings for Shakers past, present and future. Brother Arnold will speak at 7 pm on Friday, April 17, 2026.
On Saturday evening, April 18th New York choreographer Reggie Wilson will discuss the impact of sacred movement traditions on his work. He is nationally and internationally recognized for creating dances that draw on the varied histories and spiritual practices of Africa and its diaspora. His piece, POWER reflects both African American and Shaker sacred dance, and was inspired, in part, by the Philadelphia Shaker community led by Sister Rebecca Jackson.
Other presenters include:
Jerry Brewington – “Beautiful Objects – 100 Years of Shaker Museum Exhibits”
Fran Kramer – “Discovering Groveland and Sodus, New York Shaker Villages”
Dr. Carol Medlicott – “Seeking Clarity on the Houstons of the Shaker West”
Stephen Paterwic – “The Old Didn’t Need It, the Young Didn’t Heed It; Who Took the Inspired Messages of the New Era to Heart”
Ned Quist – “The Harvard Shakers and Their Cultural Landscape”
Ann Sayers – “Where Did They Go? Where, How , and Why ex-Shakers Found Their Way Forward After Departing from Their Believer Friends”
Becky Soules – “Too Much Kentuckians – The Dissolution of Pleasant Hill, 1910 – 1923”
Dr. Douglas Winiarski – “Introducing Mother Ann Lee”
The full schedule of events and programs will be forwarded to registered participants.
Please register for the 2026 Spring Shaker Forum by April 13, 2026.
To register print the attached 2026 Shaker Forum Registration and mail it to:
Enfield Shaker Museum
447 NH Rte 4A
Enfield, NH 03748
or return it by email to:
education@shakermuseum.org
To register by phone, call 603-632-4346 Monday – Friday 10 am – 5 pm.

Everybody's Trash
2026-04-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Enfield Public Library, 23 Main Street, Enfield, 03748, United States
Everybody’s Trash is an engaging and thought-provoking presentation by Duncan Watson, author of the award-winning book Everyone’s Trash. Drawing on more than 33 years working in municipal waste management with the City of Keene, Watson takes audiences behind the scenes of recycling, refuse, and the often unseen systems that shape our daily lives.
Blending personal storytelling, humor, and practical insight, Watson traces his journey from a childhood recycling attendant to a leader who helped build a nationally recognized waste management facility in southwestern New Hampshire. His talk explores the history and current realities of waste disposal in the United States while emphasizing the deeply human side of the work—highlighting the people, values, and community connections found even at the “dump.”
More than a technical discussion, Everybody’s Trash is a reflection on civic responsibility and shared stewardship. Watson challenges audiences to rethink their relationship with waste, demonstrating that ambitious goals—like diverting up to 80% of materials from landfills—are achievable without increasing costs. The presentation leaves listeners informed, inspired, and empowered to see waste not as an individual problem, but as a collective opportunity for connection, compassion, and community action.
Who is Duncan Watson?
Duncan Watson grew up in Northern California but found his home in New England, where he earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of New Hampshire and a master’s in Resource Management from Antioch University New England. As Assistant Director of Public Works for the City of Keene, NH, Watson has seen firsthand the challenges and opportunities of modern recycling and waste management.
For more on Watson’s remarkable life and his new book, follow him on Instagram and Facebook: @duncanwatsonstoryteller.
Free Admission
Enfield Shaker Museum is offering this program in collaboration with Enfield Public Library. This program will be held at the Library – 23 Main Street, Enfield, NH 03748

Mother's Day Tea Party
2026-05-09 12:00 - 13:30 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Mother’s Day Tea Party
Saturday May 9th
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Step back in time and join us for a delightful afternoon of tea and conversation in the beautiful surroundings of the Enfield Shaker Museum.
Enjoy your choice of fine teas, thoughtfully selected and perfectly brewed, accompanied by an assortment of delicate tea sandwiches, freshly baked biscuits, and sweet treats.
Gather with friends, celebrate a special occasion, or simply savor a quiet afternoon in a setting rich with history and charm.
Elegant teasAssorted tea sandwichesBiscuits & sweet confectionsEnfield Shaker Museum
Reserve your seat and experience a timeless tradition in a truly unique setting.

Herbal Medicine Workshop
2026-05-23 14:00 - 17:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Herbal Medicine Workshop
Saturday, May 23rd
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Herbal Medicine Workshop – Join us for a hands-on herbal medicine workshop where you will learn how to make medicinal herbal oils and salves using simple traditional methods. This welcoming herbal medicine workshop is perfect for beginners and anyone curious about making their own natural remedies
In this herbal medicine workshop, we will explore the healing qualities of herbs such as St. John’s Wort, Comfrey, Calendula, and other traditional plant allies. These herbs have long been used to support skin health and promote healing. You will learn several easy ways to infuse herbs into oils, including both quick and slow methods that can be repeated at home.
Next, this herbal medicine workshop will show you how to turn those infused oils into soothing salves, ointments, and balms. The process is simple, practical, and easy to recreate in your own kitchen.
During the herbal medicine workshop, we will make three helpful herbal remedies together:• A skin and wound-healing salve for chapped skin, minor wounds, and diaper rash.• A warming herbal muscle rub to help ease sore muscles and tension.• A moisturizing herbal lip balm for daily use and protection.
This herbal medicine workshop offers a relaxed space to learn, create, and connect. You will leave with the three remedies we make together. You will also gain the knowledge to continue making herbal medicines at home. These preparations can become the start of your own herbal first-aid kit.
Donna Bryant, MSN, RN, is an herbalist, holistic nurse, and international educator with more than 25 years of experience. She is known for her practical teaching style and hands-on approach. Donna helps participants feel confident using herbal remedies and bringing plant-based care into everyday life.

*All proceeds go to the educational mission of Enfield Shaker Museum
Coming from a distance? Stay in our historic Great Stone Dwelling. Check our room availability here.

Immune Tonics for Resilience - Maria Noël Groves, RH
2026-05-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Chosen Vale Performance Center, 410 Route 4A, Enfield, 03748, United States
Join us for an engaging and practical herbal class, Immune Tonics for Resilience, led by herbalist Maria of Wintergreen Botanicals. In this informative and empowering workshop, participants will explore simple and effective ways to support their health using herbs and everyday kitchen ingredients. Centered on the theme Immune Tonics for Resilience, this class will introduce accessible herbal approaches that can be used throughout the year to help strengthen the body’s natural defenses.
During Immune Tonics for Resilience, Maria will share several of her favorite medicinal herbs and time-tested kitchen remedies that support immune health. Participants will learn how different herbs can be used during various stages of illness and wellness—including prevention, early onset of symptoms, and supportive care while recovering. The class Immune Tonics for Resilience will discuss each herb’s traditional uses, benefits, potential cautions, and the best way to prepare them for daily use.
Together we will explore how herbal preparations such as teas, broths, syrups, and tonics can help nourish the body and promote balance. Herbal traditions have long used ingredients like ginger, elderberry, and warming spices in teas and remedies to support immune health and resilience during the colder months. In Immune Tonics for Resilience, Maria will explain how these herbs work, when to use them, and how to incorporate them easily into your kitchen routine.
In addition to learning about individual herbs, Immune Tonics for Resilience will include several delicious recipes that you can make at home. Participants will leave with ideas and inspiration for preparing nourishing herbal teas, immune-supporting tonics, and simple kitchen remedies for everyday wellness. These practical tools will help you feel more confident in caring for yourself and your loved ones using natural approaches.
Whether you are new to herbal medicine or already enjoy working with plants, Immune Tonics for Resilience offers a welcoming space to deepen your knowledge and build practical skills for supporting health naturally.
Learn more about Maria and her work at: https://wintergreenbotanicals.com/ 🌿

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Maria Noël Groves, RH(AHG), clinical herbalist, runs Wintergreen Botanicals, nestled in the pine forests of New Hampshire. Her business is devoted to education and empowerment via classes, health consultations, and writing with the foundational belief that good health grows in nature. She is the author of the award-winning, best-selling Body into Balance: An Herbal Guide to Holistic Self Care, Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies, Herbal Remedies for Sleep, Herbal Gut Health, and an additional forthcoming book. Learn more about Maria and herbs at WintergreenBotanicals.com.

*All proceeds go to the educational mission of Enfield Shaker Museum
Coming from a distance? Stay in our historic Great Stone Dwelling. Check our room availability here.

African American Soldiers and Sailors of New Hampshire
2026-06-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
African American Soldiers and Sailors of New Hampshire During the American Revolution
Friday, June 12, 2026
6:00 – 7:30pm

“One of the most interesting aspects of the American Revolution is the role played by African Americans in the fight for independence. Both free African Americans and those that were enslaved were key in manning state militias and Continental Army units, as well as serving on the high seas in the Navy and on privately armed ships. Indeed, their service to the colonies was crucial in a conflict that lasted nearly seven years. Prohibited from serving in military units and largely considered “undesirable elements,” how is it that these African-American soldiers came to fight for the cause of liberty, even when their own personal liberty was not guaranteed?
Glenn Knoblock examines the history of African-American soldiers’ service during the war, including how and why they enlisted, their interaction with white soldiers, service on the battlefields, how they were perceived by the enemy and the officers under whom they served, and their treatment after the war. ” – Sourced from New Hampshire Humanities website
This event is in partnership with the Enfield Shaker Museum and will take place in the Great Stone Dwelling Meeting Room.
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
This event is FREE and open to the public. No reservations necessary. Plenty of free parking.

Free Trumpet Concert - June 16, 2026
2026-06-16 20:00 - 21:30 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Free Trumpet Concert
Tribute to John Wallace
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
8:00 pm
Mary Keane Chapel
The Center for Advanced Musical Studies at Chosen Vale (CAMS) will be back at Enfield Shaker Museum for the last two weeks of June 2026. CAMS director, Edward Carroll has gathered together a very talented group of international faculty and students for this year’s two-week Trumpet Seminar.
The faculty and students participating in the Trumpet Seminar will offer six free trumpet concerts in the historic Mary Keane Chapel on the grounds of Enfield Shaker Museum.
Our first concert of the 2026 International Trumpet Seminar features some of the great contributions to the trumpet repertoire of the late John Wallace CBE, who served as a great inspiration to the formation of Chosen Vale and was on the faculty for many years. The program features works by Peter Maxwell Davies, Joseph Haydn, HK Gruber, and many more. Featured artists include Jeroen Berwaerts and David Bilger.
Plenty of free parking. Freewill offering to benefit the Center for Advanced Musical Studies scholarship fund. Invite your family and friends to join you for these stimulating concerts.
Tuesday, June 16 – 8:00 pm
The first concert of the 2026 International Trumpet Seminar features some of the great contributions to the trumpet repertoire of the late John Wallace CBE, who served as a great inspiration to the formation of Chosen Vale and was on the faculty for many years. The program features works by Peter Maxwell Davies, Joseph Haydn, HK Gruber, and many more. Featured artists include Jeroen Berwaerts and David Bilger.

Wednesday, June 17 – 2:00 pm
The first of two “New and Unusual Music” concerts, featuring works recently composed or rarely performed. This concert features works by Bingham, Donatoni, Ketting, Sweeney, Marais, and Sang.

Saturday, June 20 – 8:00 pm (Pre-concert talk 7:30 pm)
Trumpet Calls – Featuring Jeroen Berwaerts, David Bilger, Edward Carroll, Rebecca Wilt, participants, and ensembles. Music by Bach/Vivaldi, Holst, Wilkinson, and others.
Wednesday, June 24 – 2:00 pm
The second “New and Unusual Music” concert, featuring works by Kagel, Rizzetto, Smalley, Šiurys, Fede, and Harvey.
Friday, June 26 – 8:00 pm (Pre-concert talk 7:30 pm)
20/20 Foresight
Saturday, June 27 – 4:00 pm (Pre-concert talk 3:30 pm)
Everybody Loves Difficult Music – Final concert by participants and faculty from around the globe.
Want to know more about Edward Carroll?
A native of Chicago and graduate of Juilliard (BM, MM), Edward Carroll is a trumpeter, conductor, and teacher of international stature. He serves as Professor of Trumpet and Coordinator of Brass Studies at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), Professor at the Bard Conservatory of Music, and as a Senior Lecturer at Dartmouth College. Previous appointments include Associate Professor at McGill University’s Schulich School of Music in 2007-2011 (assuming the role of brass area chair in 2009), the International Chair of Brass Studies at London’s Royal Academy of Music and Professor of Trumpet at the Rotterdam (NL) Conservatory. Edward Carroll is the Director of the Center for Advanced Musical Studies at Chosen Vale, and was responsible for the music programming of the California State Summer School of the Arts from 2006-2008. He also chaired the commissioning committee of the International Trumpet Guild (ITG) from 2005-2011.
Mr. Carroll has served as Principal Trumpet of the Rotterdam Philharmonic (James Conlon, Jeffrey Tate, and Valery Gergiev, Music Directors), the San Diego Symphony (David Atherton), and as Associate Principal Trumpet of the Houston Symphony (Lawrence Foster), touring most of the world’s major concert halls and festivals, and recording for Sony, EMI, Virgin, and Erato. A frequent guest with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Edward Carroll directed, recorded, and toured with the New York Trumpet Ensemble from 1979 to 1988. He has performed with the London Sinfonietta, Speculum Musicae, Music Today, I Musici di Montreal, Orpheus, the Bach Aria Group, the Handel and Haydn Society (Boston), and as soloist with many North American and European orchestras. Sir Harrison Birtwistle, Larry Polansky, Anne LeBaron, Bruce Adolphe, and Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Moravec are among the many composers that have written new music for him, and his many solo recordings can be found on the Sony, Vox, MHS, and Newport Classic labels.

FREE Trumpet Concert - June 17, 2026
2026-06-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Free Trumpet Concert
New and Unusual Music
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
2:00 pm
Mary Keane Chapel
The Center for Advanced Musical Studies at Chosen Vale (CAMS) will be back at Enfield Shaker Museum for the last two weeks of June 2026. CAMS director, Edward Carroll has gathered together a very talented group of international faculty and students for this year’s two-week Trumpet Seminar.
The faculty and students participating in the Trumpet Seminar will offer six free trumpet concerts in the historic Mary Keane Chapel on the grounds of Enfield Shaker Museum.
Plenty of free parking. Freewill offering to benefit the Center for Advanced Musical Studies scholarship fund. Invite your family and friends to join you for these stimulating concerts.
Wednesday, June 17 – 2:00 pm
The first of two “New and Unusual Music” concerts, featuring works recently composed or rarely performed. This concert features works by Bingham, Donatoni, Ketting, Sweeney, Marais, and Sang.
Saturday, June 20 – 8:00 pm (Pre-concert talk 7:30 pm)
Trumpet Calls – Featuring Jeroen Berwaerts, David Bilger, Edward Carroll, Rebecca Wilt, participants, and ensembles. Music by Bach/Vivaldi, Holst, Wilkinson, and others.
Wednesday, June 24 – 2:00 pm (Pre-concert talk 1:30 pm)
The second “New and Unusual Music” concert, featuring works by Kagel, Rizzetto, Smalley, Šiurys, Fede, and Harvey.
Friday, June 26 – 8:00 pm (Pre-concert talk 7:30 pm)
20/20 Foresight
Saturday, June 27 – 4:00 pm (Pre-concert talk 3:30 pm)
Everybody Loves Difficult Music – Final concert by participants and faculty from around the globe.
Want to know more about Edward Carroll?
A native of Chicago and graduate of Juilliard (BM, MM), Edward Carroll is a trumpeter, conductor, and teacher of international stature. He serves as Professor of Trumpet and Coordinator of Brass Studies at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), Professor at the Bard Conservatory of Music, and as a Senior Lecturer at Dartmouth College. Previous appointments include Associate Professor at McGill University’s Schulich School of Music in 2007-2011 (assuming the role of brass area chair in 2009), the International Chair of Brass Studies at London’s Royal Academy of Music and Professor of Trumpet at the Rotterdam (NL) Conservatory. Edward Carroll is the Director of the Center for Advanced Musical Studies at Chosen Vale, and was responsible for the music programming of the California State Summer School of the Arts from 2006-2008. He also chaired the commissioning committee of the International Trumpet Guild (ITG) from 2005-2011.
Mr. Carroll has served as Principal Trumpet of the Rotterdam Philharmonic (James Conlon, Jeffrey Tate, and Valery Gergiev, Music Directors), the San Diego Symphony (David Atherton), and as Associate Principal Trumpet of the Houston Symphony (Lawrence Foster), touring most of the world’s major concert halls and festivals, and recording for Sony, EMI, Virgin, and Erato. A frequent guest with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Edward Carroll directed, recorded, and toured with the New York Trumpet Ensemble from 1979 to 1988. He has performed with the London Sinfonietta, Speculum Musicae, Music Today, I Musici di Montreal, Orpheus, the Bach Aria Group, the Handel and Haydn Society (Boston), and as soloist with many North American and European orchestras. Sir Harrison Birtwistle, Larry Polansky, Anne LeBaron, Bruce Adolphe, and Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Moravec are among the many composers that have written new music for him, and his many solo recordings can be found on the Sony, Vox, MHS, and Newport Classic labels.

FREE Trumpet Concert - June 20, 2026
2026-06-20 20:00 - 21:30 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Free Trumpet Concert
Trumpet Calls
Saturday, June 20, 2026
8:00 pm
Pre-concert talk at 7:30 pm
Mary Keane Chapel
The Center for Advanced Musical Studies at Chosen Vale (CAMS) will be back at Enfield Shaker Museum for the last two weeks of June 2026. CAMS director, Edward Carroll has gathered together a very talented group of international faculty and students for this year’s two-week Trumpet Seminar.
The faculty and students participating in the Trumpet Seminar will offer six free trumpet concerts in the historic Mary Keane Chapel on the grounds of Enfield Shaker Museum.
Plenty of free parking. Freewill offering to benefit the Center for Advanced Musical Studies scholarship fund. Invite your family and friends to join you for these stimulating concerts.
Saturday, June 20 – 8:00 pm (Pre-concert talk 7:30 pm)
Trumpet Calls – Featuring Jeroen Berwaerts, David Bilger, Edward Carroll, Rebecca Wilt, participants, and ensembles. Music by Bach/Vivaldi, Holst, Wilkinson, and others.
Wednesday, June 24 – 2:00 pm (Pre-concert talk 1:30 pm)
The second “New and Unusual Music” concert, featuring works by Kagel, Rizzetto, Smalley, Šiurys, Fede, and Harvey.
Friday, June 26 – 8:00 pm (Pre-concert talk 7:30 pm)
20/20 Foresight
Saturday, June 27 – 4:00 pm (Pre-concert talk 3:30 pm)
Everybody Loves Difficult Music – Final concert by participants and faculty from around the globe.
Want to know more about Edward Carroll?
A native of Chicago and graduate of Juilliard (BM, MM), Edward Carroll is a trumpeter, conductor, and teacher of international stature. He serves as Professor of Trumpet and Coordinator of Brass Studies at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), Professor at the Bard Conservatory of Music, and as a Senior Lecturer at Dartmouth College. Previous appointments include Associate Professor at McGill University’s Schulich School of Music in 2007-2011 (assuming the role of brass area chair in 2009), the International Chair of Brass Studies at London’s Royal Academy of Music and Professor of Trumpet at the Rotterdam (NL) Conservatory. Edward Carroll is the Director of the Center for Advanced Musical Studies at Chosen Vale, and was responsible for the music programming of the California State Summer School of the Arts from 2006-2008. He also chaired the commissioning committee of the International Trumpet Guild (ITG) from 2005-2011.
Mr. Carroll has served as Principal Trumpet of the Rotterdam Philharmonic (James Conlon, Jeffrey Tate, and Valery Gergiev, Music Directors), the San Diego Symphony (David Atherton), and as Associate Principal Trumpet of the Houston Symphony (Lawrence Foster), touring most of the world’s major concert halls and festivals, and recording for Sony, EMI, Virgin, and Erato. A frequent guest with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Edward Carroll directed, recorded, and toured with the New York Trumpet Ensemble from 1979 to 1988. He has performed with the London Sinfonietta, Speculum Musicae, Music Today, I Musici di Montreal, Orpheus, the Bach Aria Group, the Handel and Haydn Society (Boston), and as soloist with many North American and European orchestras. Sir Harrison Birtwistle, Larry Polansky, Anne LeBaron, Bruce Adolphe, and Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Moravec are among the many composers that have written new music for him, and his many solo recordings can be found on the Sony, Vox, MHS, and Newport Classic labels.

FREE Trumpet Concert - June 24, 2026
2026-06-24 14:00 - 15:30 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Free Trumpet Concert
New and Unusual Music
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
2:00 pm
Pre-concert talk at 1:30 pm
Mary Keane Chapel
The Center for Advanced Musical Studies at Chosen Vale (CAMS) will be back at Enfield Shaker Museum for the last two weeks of June 2026. CAMS director, Edward Carroll has gathered together a very talented group of international faculty and students for this year’s two-week Trumpet Seminar.
The faculty and students participating in the Trumpet Seminar will offer six free trumpet concerts in the historic Mary Keane Chapel on the grounds of Enfield Shaker Museum.
Plenty of free parking. Freewill offering to benefit the Center for Advanced Musical Studies scholarship fund. Invite your family and friends to join you for these stimulating concerts.
Wednesday, June 24 – 2:00 pm (Pre-concert talk 1:30 pm)
The second “New and Unusual Music” concert, featuring works by Kagel, Rizzetto, Smalley, Šiurys, Fede, and Harvey.
Friday, June 26 – 8:00 pm (Pre-concert talk 7:30 pm)
20/20 Foresight
Saturday, June 27 – 4:00 pm (Pre-concert talk 3:30 pm)
Everybody Loves Difficult Music – Final concert by participants and faculty from around the globe.
Want to know more about Edward Carroll?
A native of Chicago and graduate of Juilliard (BM, MM), Edward Carroll is a trumpeter, conductor, and teacher of international stature. He serves as Professor of Trumpet and Coordinator of Brass Studies at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), Professor at the Bard Conservatory of Music, and as a Senior Lecturer at Dartmouth College. Previous appointments include Associate Professor at McGill University’s Schulich School of Music in 2007-2011 (assuming the role of brass area chair in 2009), the International Chair of Brass Studies at London’s Royal Academy of Music and Professor of Trumpet at the Rotterdam (NL) Conservatory. Edward Carroll is the Director of the Center for Advanced Musical Studies at Chosen Vale, and was responsible for the music programming of the California State Summer School of the Arts from 2006-2008. He also chaired the commissioning committee of the International Trumpet Guild (ITG) from 2005-2011.
Mr. Carroll has served as Principal Trumpet of the Rotterdam Philharmonic (James Conlon, Jeffrey Tate, and Valery Gergiev, Music Directors), the San Diego Symphony (David Atherton), and as Associate Principal Trumpet of the Houston Symphony (Lawrence Foster), touring most of the world’s major concert halls and festivals, and recording for Sony, EMI, Virgin, and Erato. A frequent guest with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Edward Carroll directed, recorded, and toured with the New York Trumpet Ensemble from 1979 to 1988. He has performed with the London Sinfonietta, Speculum Musicae, Music Today, I Musici di Montreal, Orpheus, the Bach Aria Group, the Handel and Haydn Society (Boston), and as soloist with many North American and European orchestras. Sir Harrison Birtwistle, Larry Polansky, Anne LeBaron, Bruce Adolphe, and Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Moravec are among the many composers that have written new music for him, and his many solo recordings can be found on the Sony, Vox, MHS, and Newport Classic labels.

FREE Trumpet Concert - June 26, 2026
2026-06-26 20:00 - 21:30 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Free Trumpet Concert
20/20 Foresight
Friday, June 26, 2026
2:00 pm
Pre-concert talk at 1:30 pm
Mary Keane Chapel
The Center for Advanced Musical Studies at Chosen Vale (CAMS) will be back at Enfield Shaker Museum for the last two weeks of June 2026. CAMS director, Edward Carroll has gathered together a very talented group of international faculty and students for this year’s two-week Trumpet Seminar.
The faculty and students participating in the Trumpet Seminar will offer six free trumpet concerts in the historic Mary Keane Chapel on the grounds of Enfield Shaker Museum.
Plenty of free parking. Freewill offering to benefit the Center for Advanced Musical Studies scholarship fund. Invite your family and friends to join you for these stimulating concerts.
Friday, June 26 – 8:00 pm (Pre-concert talk 7:30 pm)
20/20 Foresight
Saturday, June 27 – 4:00 pm (Pre-concert talk 3:30 pm)
Everybody Loves Difficult Music – Final concert by participants and faculty from around the globe.
Want to know more about Edward Carroll?
A native of Chicago and graduate of Juilliard (BM, MM), Edward Carroll is a trumpeter, conductor, and teacher of international stature. He serves as Professor of Trumpet and Coordinator of Brass Studies at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), Professor at the Bard Conservatory of Music, and as a Senior Lecturer at Dartmouth College. Previous appointments include Associate Professor at McGill University’s Schulich School of Music in 2007-2011 (assuming the role of brass area chair in 2009), the International Chair of Brass Studies at London’s Royal Academy of Music and Professor of Trumpet at the Rotterdam (NL) Conservatory. Edward Carroll is the Director of the Center for Advanced Musical Studies at Chosen Vale, and was responsible for the music programming of the California State Summer School of the Arts from 2006-2008. He also chaired the commissioning committee of the International Trumpet Guild (ITG) from 2005-2011.
Mr. Carroll has served as Principal Trumpet of the Rotterdam Philharmonic (James Conlon, Jeffrey Tate, and Valery Gergiev, Music Directors), the San Diego Symphony (David Atherton), and as Associate Principal Trumpet of the Houston Symphony (Lawrence Foster), touring most of the world’s major concert halls and festivals, and recording for Sony, EMI, Virgin, and Erato. A frequent guest with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Edward Carroll directed, recorded, and toured with the New York Trumpet Ensemble from 1979 to 1988. He has performed with the London Sinfonietta, Speculum Musicae, Music Today, I Musici di Montreal, Orpheus, the Bach Aria Group, the Handel and Haydn Society (Boston), and as soloist with many North American and European orchestras. Sir Harrison Birtwistle, Larry Polansky, Anne LeBaron, Bruce Adolphe, and Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Moravec are among the many composers that have written new music for him, and his many solo recordings can be found on the Sony, Vox, MHS, and Newport Classic labels.

FREE Trumpet Concert - June 27, 2026
2026-06-27 16:00 - 17:30 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Free Trumpet Concert
Everybody Loves Difficult Music
Saturday, June 27, 2026
4:00 pm
Pre-concert talk at 3:30 pm
Mary Keane Chapel
The Center for Advanced Musical Studies at Chosen Vale (CAMS) will be back at Enfield Shaker Museum for the last two weeks of June 2026. CAMS director, Edward Carroll has gathered together a very talented group of international faculty and students for this year’s two-week Trumpet Seminar.
The faculty and students participating in the Trumpet Seminar will offer six free trumpet concerts in the historic Mary Keane Chapel on the grounds of Enfield Shaker Museum.
Plenty of free parking. Freewill offering to benefit the Center for Advanced Musical Studies scholarship fund. Invite your family and friends to join you for these stimulating concerts.
Saturday, June 27 – 4:00 pm (Pre-concert talk 3:30 pm)
Everybody Loves Difficult Music – Final concert by participants and faculty from around the globe.
Want to know more about Edward Carroll?
A native of Chicago and graduate of Juilliard (BM, MM), Edward Carroll is a trumpeter, conductor, and teacher of international stature. He serves as Professor of Trumpet and Coordinator of Brass Studies at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), Professor at the Bard Conservatory of Music, and as a Senior Lecturer at Dartmouth College. Previous appointments include Associate Professor at McGill University’s Schulich School of Music in 2007-2011 (assuming the role of brass area chair in 2009), the International Chair of Brass Studies at London’s Royal Academy of Music and Professor of Trumpet at the Rotterdam (NL) Conservatory. Edward Carroll is the Director of the Center for Advanced Musical Studies at Chosen Vale, and was responsible for the music programming of the California State Summer School of the Arts from 2006-2008. He also chaired the commissioning committee of the International Trumpet Guild (ITG) from 2005-2011.
Mr. Carroll has served as Principal Trumpet of the Rotterdam Philharmonic (James Conlon, Jeffrey Tate, and Valery Gergiev, Music Directors), the San Diego Symphony (David Atherton), and as Associate Principal Trumpet of the Houston Symphony (Lawrence Foster), touring most of the world’s major concert halls and festivals, and recording for Sony, EMI, Virgin, and Erato. A frequent guest with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Edward Carroll directed, recorded, and toured with the New York Trumpet Ensemble from 1979 to 1988. He has performed with the London Sinfonietta, Speculum Musicae, Music Today, I Musici di Montreal, Orpheus, the Bach Aria Group, the Handel and Haydn Society (Boston), and as soloist with many North American and European orchestras. Sir Harrison Birtwistle, Larry Polansky, Anne LeBaron, Bruce Adolphe, and Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Moravec are among the many composers that have written new music for him, and his many solo recordings can be found on the Sony, Vox, MHS, and Newport Classic labels.

Free Outdoor Concert - Upper Valley Community Band
2026-07-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
2026 Free Outdoor Concert Series
Upper Valley Community Band
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Live music starts at 7 pm. Vending begins at 6 pm.

Join us outside the historic Stone Machine Shop for a FREE concert with the Upper Valley Community Band!
Start your celebration of the 4th of July by attending this free outdoor concert with the Upper Valley Community Band. They will present a rousing program of patriotic and band music favorites. Director Mark Nelson will lead the band through a diverse program of old favorites and new revelations!!
The Upper Valley Community Band is a roughly 50 member ensemble that performs throughout the Upper Valley region, on both sides of the river. Throughout the fall, winter, and spring, they perform several formal concerts across the region. During the summer, you can often find them on their “rolling bandstand” at various parades and performing on town greens. The band regularly meets for rehearsals on Monday evenings throughout the year, and is always welcoming new (or returning!) members.
Want to know more about Mark Nelson?
After teaching music for decades at colleges and secondary schools, Mark moved to the Upper Valley in the summer of 2014. He has immersed himself in the region’s musical life, taking on the roles of conductor, teacher, composer, and singer. In addition to leading the Upper Valley Community Band, he directs the Upper Valley Chamber Orchestra, and an a cappella group, Harmony Night. He also coaches youth ensembles, and teaches music-appreciation seminars, at the Upper Valley Music Center. A published musicologist and theorist, he has a particular interest in 20th-century American music. He is deeply committed to promoting among ensemble members, audiences, and students the joys of musical discovery.
Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy this free outdoor concert at the Enfield Shaker Museum Stone Machine Shop.
Beer, wine, soda, and snacks will be available to purchase during the concert. (No private alcohol allowed.)
Enfield House of Pizza will be on site with their food truck.
Live music will start at 7 pm. Vending will begin at 6 pm.
Rain or shine (we will move inside in case of rain.) Plenty of free parking.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

Museum Closed (4th of July Observed)
2026-07-03 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
The Enfield Shaker Museum will be closed on Friday, July 3. We look forward to welcoming visitors back when we reopen on Saturday, July 4, during our regular hours.
We hope you have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!

Free Outdoor Concert - Twangtown Paramours
2026-07-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
2026 Free Outdoor Concert Series
Twangtown Paramours
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Live music starts at 7 pm. Vending begins at 6 pm.

Join us outside the historic Stone Machine Shop for a FREE concert with The Twangtown Paramours!
Nashville-based husband-and-wife duo Mike T. Lewis and MaryBeth Zamer, known on stage as The Twangtown Paramours, have made a name for themselves defying boundaries with their award-winning catalogue of Americana, folk, and blues anthems. With a slew of accolades for their three full-length albums, they’ve earned a loyal following, balancing serious instrumental and vocal chops with witty stage banter and a lighthearted approach to life. They don’t take themselves, or the world, too seriously. With their third album, Double Down on a Bad Thing, The Twangtown Paramours shift gears to showcase a full band, electric, groove-oriented, upbeat, soul-infused, and retro blues sound. “We want people to have fun, to cheer up, to dance, and to start sporting a positive attitude, dammit,” says Mike.
Hit songwriter, session musician, and producer Mike Lewis was born in NYC, but his sound is informed by a mix of experiences across the country’s major music centers, including NYC, L.A., Austin, and Nashville. He began learning classical and jazz guitar at age eight, studying under Leonid Bolotine, William Matthews, and Barry Galbraith, before earning degrees at Columbia in New York City and the Grove School of Music in Los Angeles. He wrote a #1 platinum pop hit ranked the 2nd biggest-selling female ballad of all time in Korea, and occasionally plays upright bass for Jimmie Dale Gilmore.
Born in Washington D.C., lead singer MaryBeth Zamer was raised on a mix of opera and American songbook music, singing along to Dean Martin and Ella Fitzgerald, before discovering Little Feat, Bonnie Raitt, and the blues in high school. A fixture in the Washington, D.C. club scene for years, MaryBeth performed with popular local cover band, Ignition and sang backup vocals for Eva Cassidy’s band, Method Actor. “Eva was a huge influence on my singing style,” MaryBeth says. “She taught me to go beyond having fun and hitting the right notes, to sing in a way that conveys real emotion.”
Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy this free outdoor concert at the Enfield Shaker Museum Stone Machine Shop.
Beer, wine, soda, and snacks will be available to purchase during the concert. (No private alcohol allowed.)
Aloha and Bloom will be on site with their food truck.
Live music will start at 7 pm. Vending will begin at 6 pm.
Rain or shine (we will move inside in case of rain.) Plenty of free parking.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

Shaker Herb Garden Tour
2026-07-10 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-31 11:00 - 12:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum Garden, 447 NH RTE 4A, Enfield, 03748, United States
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 share stories of how these herbs were cultivated and used by the Enfield Shakers, as well as their practical uses in today’s gardens and homes.
With decades of experience as an herbalist, educator, and the visionary behind the Museum’s herb garden, Happy brings each tour to life with engaging insights and a deep appreciation for the connections between people, plants, and history. The Museum’s herb garden features many of the same plants that were grown by the Shakers as part of their thriving herb and medicine enterprise.
Fridays at 11:00 a.m.
Tours are free with Museum admission and are open to visitors of all ages. Whether you’re an avid gardener, curious about herbal traditions, or simply looking for a beautiful way to experience the Museum grounds, this tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the living legacy of the Enfield Shakers.
What to Expect
Tours last approximately one hour and take place rain or shine, except in the case of thunder or lightning. Much of the tour is outdoors in full sun, so we recommend dressing for the weather, wearing comfortable walking shoes, and bringing water, sunscreen, or rain gear as needed.
The herb garden features maintained paths, but visitors should expect some uneven terrain. Benches are available in both sunny and shaded areas throughout the garden for those who would like to sit during the tour.
Visitors are encouraged to engage all of their senses. You’ll have opportunities to see, smell, and ~when invited by your guide~ even taste selected herbs. To help preserve the garden and support the Museum’s educational mission, we ask that visitors do not pick plants or harvest herbs during the tour.

Ava Art Gallery - Art Hang and Reception
2026-07-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
The Enfield Shaker Museum is pleased to partner with AVA Gallery and the Young Artist Meet up Group to showcase a special collection of artwork created by the Young Artist Meetup at AVA. Throughout the month of July, guests are invited to enjoy and purchase these inspiring works displayed within the Museum.
Please join us for an opening reception on July 11 at 6:00 PM at the Great Stone Dwelling as we celebrate the creativity and talent of these young artists.

Oval Box Making Workshop
2026-07-18 08:30 - 2026-07-19 16:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Shaker Oval Box Making Workshop
Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19, 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 tacks and wooden pegs using the same techniques practiced by the Shaker brothers in their workshops.
No previous woodworking experience necessary. Beginners are welcome!
All tools and materials supplied. Students can bring their own eye and ear protection, but we will have plenty of both for everyone. Participants should bring a bag lunch each day and water bottle.
Museum Member – $265/person
Non-Member – $285/person
Class size is limited to 12. Advance registration is required.
All proceeds from this workshop go to support the educational mission of Enfield Shaker Museum.
Coming from a distance? Why not plan to stay overnight in the historic Great Stone Dwelling? Check out room availability here.
Check our Events Calendar for other events happening this weekend.
Want to know more about John Cashman?
John Cashman has been making oval boxes for over 15 years. He’s been an avid student of box making, studying both original Shaker-made boxes and modern production methods. He’s made boxes as small as a quarter, and as large as a coffee table. John sells his boxes through the Shaker museum shops at Enfield, NH and Sabbathday Lake, Maine. He’s recently had a nest of 15 boxes exhibited at The Fuller Craft Museum.

2026 Mary Keane Chapel Summer Concert Series
2026-07-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Mary Keane Chapel Summer Concert Series
Sunday, July 19, 2026
4:00 pm Start
All concerts will be held in the Mary Keane Chapel
Enfield Shaker Museum
447 NH Route 4A
Enfield, NH 03748
shakermuseum.org
Suggested donation $15.00. All concert donations support the ongoing restoration of the organ.
All concerts will be followed by a reception in the Museum Herb Garden (weather permitting) or in the Great Stone Dwelling.
A Capella Chamber Choir
Tessitura
Enfield Shaker Museum and the Brattleboro Music Center are pleased to present the a capella chamber choir, Tessitura on Sunday, July 19. The concert will feature the music of Monteverdi and Poulenc. Also included in the program will be works by Louis Andriessen, Fenno Heath, and Eric Whitacre.
The choir includes singers from the Upper Valley and the Brattleboro area and is directed by Mark Nelson. A multifaceted musician with wide-ranging musical interests, Mark Nelson has over 30 years’ experience conducting instrumental and choral ensembles.
Organ Restoration Update
Bob Waters and Richard Nickerson are continuing to address important restoration needs on the Casavant organ in the Museum’s Mary Keane Chapel. This fall and winter they removed and completely rebuilt the wind chest that receives and regulates the air pressure produced by the organ’s electric blower. This included replacing all the original leather work that controls the release of air to the organ pipes. In addition to maintaining the organ’s tuning, they have been repairing coupling mechanisms that have failed. Unfortunately the Casavant company no longer makes certain replacement parts, so some aspects of the restoration work requires creative problem solving. We are fortunate to have two craftsmen, well versed in the intricacies of Casavant organ construction, caring for this precious instrument.
Thank you for your support of their ongoing restoration work.

Free Outdoor Concert - Beecharmer
2026-07-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
2026 Free Outdoor Concert Series
BEECHARMER
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Live music starts at 7 pm. Vending begins at 6 pm.

Join us outside the historic Stone Machine Shop for a FREE concert with Beecharmer!

BEECHARMER is a modern acoustic string band from Wilder, Vermont. A fresh take on a long-time collaboration between husband and wife duo Jes Raymond and Jakob Brietbach, BEECHARMER distills 10 years of international touring into a sound that is part festival and part mountain top. It’s a playful twang with artful arrangements, tight time-polished harmonies, virtuosic fiddle, skillful flat picking, clammer banjo, and Upright Bass. They draw from the deep well of American roots music to combine award-winning songwriting with elements of bluegrass, old-time, jazz and pop. Performing as a duet, or backed by a rotating cast of talented believers, BEECHARMER is a joymaker.

Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy this free outdoor concert at the Enfield Shaker Museum Stone Machine Shop.
Beer, wine, soda, and snacks will be available to purchase during the concert. (No private alcohol allowed.)
The BOX Food Truck will be on site.
Live music will start at 7 pm. Vending will begin at 6 pm.
Rain or shine (we will move inside in case of rain.) Plenty of free parking.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

Berry Basket Workshop
2026-07-25 10:00 - 17:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Berry Basket Workshop
with Dona Nazarenko
Saturday, July 25, 2026
10:00 – 5:00pm
Join us in the Great Stone Dwelling dining room for a full day workshop! Berry baskets were traditionally hand woven of oak or ash. They were designed to hold individual servings of berries. A Berry Basket has many uses such as for the gardener, or hobbyist and they also make a great storage container. Participants will use natural reed, paired with a wood handle, and can choose to add color accents if desired. All skill levels welcome. This square basket measures approximately 6 ½” x 6 ½” x 11 ½” high with handle.
Who is Doña Nazerenko?
Residing in Tunbridge, Vermont, Doña Nazarenko has been weaving since 1988 and teaching since 1994. While living along the New Jersey coast, Doña developed an interest in woodcrafts and related art forms that developed into her desire to take basket making classes in 1988.
Her exploration of a different art medium has since evolved into a flourishing talent. She now enjoys making traditional baskets using reed with wooden accents to more challenging baskets using birch bark from the area surrounding her current residence in rural Vermont.
The highlight of the early years at her craft was having a one-on-one critique with John McGuire at Peter’s Gallery in 1992. His confidence in her and his discretion continues to help her with her current work. Today she can be seen demonstrating basketry representing Vermont fiber artists at local and out-of-state events. Most days she can be found working in her studio at Country Spirit Baskets
Please bring your own lunch. Water and light refreshments will be provided.
Cost:
Museum Members – $65
Non-Members – $75
All proceeds go to the educational mission of Enfield Shaker Museum.
Coming from a distance? Stay at the historic Great Stone Dwelling. Check our room availability here.

Free Outdoor Concert - Never Too Late
2026-07-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
2026 Free Outdoor Concert Series
Never Too Late
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Live music starts at 7 pm. Vending begins at 6 pm.

Join us outside the historic Stone Machine Shop for a FREE concert with Never Too Late!

Never Too Late creates Americana and classic folk music performances with rich vocal harmonies accompanied by lively instrumentation. Whether the performance is an outdoor festival or intimate coffeehouse, Never Too Late fully engages the audience for a fun and memorable experience. Band members include:
Singer-songwriter Hilde Ojibway creates songs for the band that reflect life’s light and textures; Multi-talented Adam Sorscher stirs with his mandolin, guitar, banjo and vocal harmonies; Outstanding bassist Eric Bronstein marries folk and jazz traditions to ground the band’s sound; and Stunning vocalist Bethany Nafzinger soars with solo performances and heavenly harmonies.
It’s NEVER TOO LATE to share the joy of music!

Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy this free outdoor concert at the Enfield Shaker Museum Stone Machine Shop.
Beer, wine, soda, and snacks will be available to purchase during the concert. (No private alcohol allowed.)
Faz’s Food Truck will be on site.
Live music will start at 7 pm. Vending will begin at 6 pm.
Rain or shine (we will move inside in case of rain.) Plenty of free parking.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

Herbal Remedy Making with Maria Noël Groves
2026-07-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Herbal Remedy Making with Maria Noël Groves
Thursday, July 30, 6-8 pm
In Person at Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH

Join us for Herbal remedy Making with Maria Noel Groves. Your garden is likely at its peak right now and you might be wondering: What can I do with all those wonderful culinary and medicinal plants to enjoy them all winter long? In this remedy demo class, Maria will share her favorite home apothecary techniques to dry herbs and make herbal extracts with fresh or dry plants including alcohol-based tinctures, vinegar’s, glycerites, honey, and oxymel. She’ll demonstrate various techniques, provide recipes, share storage tips, and you’ll have the opportunity to make an extract jar to bring home.

https://wintergreenbotanicals.com/

Maria Noël Groves, RH(AHG), clinical herbalist, runs Wintergreen Botanicals, nestled in the pine forests of New Hampshire. Her business is devoted to education and empowerment via classes, health consultations, and writing with the foundational belief that good health grows in nature. She is the author of the award-winning, best-selling Body into Balance: An Herbal Guide to Holistic Self Care, Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies, Herbal Remedies for Sleep, Herbal Gut Health, and an additional forthcoming book. Learn more about Maria and herbs at WintergreenBotanicals.com.

*All proceeds go to the educational mission of Enfield Shaker Museum
Coming from a distance? Stay in our historic Great Stone Dwelling. Check our room availability here.

Taboo Tour - July 31st
2026-07-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
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 stories rarely told on standard tours. Guests will also enjoy one complimentary cocktail, beer, or glass of wine with their ticket, along with light refreshments.
Tour Dates:

July 31 – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
August 21 – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
October 30 – 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Cost:
Museum Members – $45 per person
Non-Memvers – $50 per person
Capacity: Limited to 20 participants per tour
Join us for an unforgettable evening of history, mystery, and conversation as we uncover the secrets, beliefs, and controversies hidden within the Enfield Shaker community.

Shaker Herb Garden Tour
2026-08-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum Garden, 447 NH RTE 4A, Enfield, 03748, United States
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 way, Lisa will share stories of how these herbs were cultivated and used by the Enfield Shakers, while exploring the ecology, botany, and practical uses of the plants growing in the garden today.
A lifelong science educator with a background in environmental chemistry and ecology, Lisa brings curiosity, enthusiasm, and a love of learning to every tour. After a 31-year career teaching science at Lebanon High School, she joined the Museum as an Interpreter and educator, where she enjoys helping visitors discover the rich connections between plants, history, and the Shaker way of life.
The Museum’s herb garden features many of the same plants that were grown by the Shakers as part of their thriving herb and medicine enterprise.
Saturdays at Noon.
Tours are free with Museum admission and are open to visitors of all ages. Whether you’re an avid gardener, curious about herbal traditions, or simply looking for a beautiful way to experience the Museum grounds, this tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the living legacy of the Enfield Shakers.
What to Expect
Tours last approximately one hour and take place rain or shine, except in the case of thunder or lightning. Much of the tour is outdoors in full sun, so we recommend dressing for the weather, wearing comfortable walking shoes, and bringing water, sunscreen, or rain gear as needed.
The herb garden features maintained paths, but visitors should expect some uneven terrain. Benches are available in both sunny and shaded areas throughout the garden for those who would like to sit during the tour.
Visitors are encouraged to engage all of their senses. You’ll have opportunities to see, smell, and ~when invited by your guide~ even taste selected herbs. To help preserve the garden and support the Museum’s educational mission, we ask that visitors do not pick plants or harvest herbs during the tour.
