Enfield Shaker Museum

Woven Rocks with Jean Reed
2025-07-11 14:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Woven Rocks
with Jean Reed
Friday, July 11th, 2025
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Enfield Shaker Museum
447 NH Route 4A
Enfield, NH 03748
Let me share my weaving knowledge with you, allowing you to create your own weaving patterns on rocks. This unusual art form will give you some very basic weaving techniques with materials such as jute, leather, waxed linens and other cordages.
This is a wonderful way to embellish rocks you may have picked up on the trails or at the beaches, during your travels. Some of my rocks have come all the way from Ireland and Colorado. Others that were gathered from a New Hampshire river bed will be supplied to you, along with all the materials and tools needed to create unique weaving patterns.
I urge you to bring some rocks of your own and a couple of small branches (twisted grapevine is great or tiny pieces of driftwood). Keep in mind as you collect rocks, that no shape or size should be overlooked. As you can see from the photos, I’ve used a variety of large (5-6”), small (at least 3”), flat rocks are easiest to work with but round ones are a good challenge.
Feel free to contact me at murrayhillweaving@gmail.com with questions.

Learn more about the Instructor:
Murray Hill Weaving is Jean Reed’s dream come true – resulting from her love of basketry, and weaving for over 45 years.
Basketry classes took a natural turn into chair seating and other types of art which include a variety of children’s workshops. Located at 685 Murray Hill Road, Hill, NH, the heart of New Hampshire, Jean teaches in her shop, and art studios around the country.
She has taught for the NH League of Craftsmen, as well conventions in Michigan, North Carolina, Kentucky, Stowe Basket Festival and Northeast Basketmakers Guild. In addition, she is a member of BAG, a local group of artists called Book Artist Group.
Cost:
Members – $40
Non-Members – $45
*Materials fee of $18 included with your ticket price.
*Advanced Registration is required, maximum capacity is 10 people.
Coming from a distance? Stay at the historic Great Stone Dwelling. Check our room availability here.

2025 Summer Outdoor Concert Series
2025-07-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
2025 Summer Outdoor Concert Series
Live music starts at 7 pm. Vending begins at 6 pm.
On the lawn at the Stone Machine Shop.
What’s better than a relaxing evening outside? FREE live music!
Join us on the lawn of the beautiful Stone Machine Shop on Wednesdays of July and August for some free, live music! Bring chairs or a picnic blanket and spread out on the lawn and listen to the band play.
Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy or purchase food from the on-site food truck. You’re welcome to bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks. (State liquor laws prohibit outside alcohol from being brought onto the premises.)
This is not a BYOB event.
Leashed and well-behaved dogs are welcome to join us.
Vending begins at 6 pm and the music starts at 7 pm. The Museum’s gift shop will also be open for visitors to visit either before or during the show.
In the case of bad weather, the show will go on!
We will move the concert inside. Unfortunately, picnic blankets might be slightly less comfortable on the wood floor.
Beer, hard cider, wine, soda, and snacks will be available to purchase during the concert.
Concert Dates:
July 2nd – Twangtown Paramours
Vendor: Enfield House of Pizza

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 first 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. Their latest album, The Wind Will Change Again, is an acoustic Folk record consisting of a collection of songs that the Twangers call their best to date. It was released in January of 2025 to rave reviews, came in at #1 on the Folk Alliance International Chart, and had six of the top ten songs for the month of release.
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. Lead singer MaryBeth Zamer was a fixture in the Washington, DC club scene for years and preformed with a popular local cover band before meeting up with Mike in 2009. They released their debut self-titled album in 2010.
July 9th – Never Too Late
Vendor: Enfield Mascoma Lion’s Club

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;
Stunning vocalist Bethany Nafzinger soars with solo performances and heavenly harmonies.
July 16th – Still Hill
Vendor: Enfield Mascoma Lion’s Club

Formed in early 2016 and hailing from the woods of central Vermont, Still Hill plays a unique blend of progressive bluegrass dipped in folk, Americana, and old-time roots music. Members include Rob Lees (guitar and vocals), Jen Freise (fiddle and vocals), and Cody Williams (mandolin and vocals). Still Hill’s original songwriting, instrumental improvisation, and 3-part harmonies will make you hoot, holler, dance and leave you wanting more each and every time.
August 6th – Cardigan Mountain Tradition
Vendor: Enfield House of Pizza

August 13th – The Flames
Vendor: The Box Truck

Thank you to our sponsors!

Herb Garden Produce Sale
2025-07-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Herb Garden Produce Sale
July 17th – August 2nd, 2025
Wednesday – Saturday
9am – 12pm

Garden Produce Sale featuring organically grown herbs, berries, and more—harvested fresh from the historic Enfield Shaker Museum Herb Garden.

Starting Thursday, July 17 through Saturday, August 2, we invite you to visit our charming Little Red Garden Shed!

Open Wednesday through Saturday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Available While Supplies Last:

Fresh Herbs by the Pound: Genovese Basil, Lemon Basil, Tulsi Basil, Parsley, Sage, Lemon Balm, Garlic Chives, Tarragon, Apple Mint, Mojito Mint, Dill, Lovage, Thyme

Garden Favorites: Calendula Flowers, Lavender Bundles, Lamb’s Ear, Yarrow, Mugwort, Motherwort, and many more

Fresh Produce: Rhubarb, Garlic, Green Onions, Blueberries, and Raspberries

Dried Herbal Bundles also available

Come explore the garden and take home a piece of the summer harvest. Visit early for the best selection!

Oval Box Making Workshop
2025-07-19 08:30 - 2025-07-20 16:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Shaker Oval Box Making Workshop
Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20, 2025
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
UPDATE: This workshop was cancelled due to instructor emergency!
Enfield Shaker Museum
447 NH Route 4A
Enfield, NH 03748

Learn how to make your own nest of Shaker oval boxes in our Shaker Oval Box Making Workshop. Guided by experienced box maker Eric Pintar of The Home Shop in Charlotte, Michigan, you will make five (5) Shaker Oval Nesting Boxes, from Pennsylvania cherry wood. The class will focus on preparing the wood, cutting swallowtail fingers, steam bending the sides and rims, and applying a hand rubbed 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. 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, like “Art in the Garden” on Saturday July 19th from 4-6pm.

Want to know more about Eric Pintar?
The Home Shop, under the leadership of John Wilson (1940 – 2023), taught the craft of Shaker oval box making for more than thirty years. Eric Pintar has worked at The Home Shop for 28 years. He began there as a shop assistant when he was 16. In 2004, Eric became an equal partner in The Home Shop with John Wilson. Since the start of the pandemic Eric has had lead responsibility for the output of The Home Shop including the teaching of Shaker oval box classes.
John Wilson retired fully from the business in December 2022, leaving Eric Pintar, his long-time employee and partner, in charge. Sadly, in January of 2023 John Wilson passed away at the age of 83, leaving Eric Pintar to carry on his legacy of teaching woodworkers of all levels of experience the joy of oval box making.

2025 Mary Keane Chapel Summer Concert Series
2025-07-20 16:00 - 17:30 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Mary Keane Chapel Summer Concert Series
Sunday, July 20th, 2025
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.
Solo Organ Recital
Steven Wooddell

Steven Wooddell is currently serving as the organist at Peachtree Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, Georgia. He also teaches organ and music technology and works with the choral program at Berry College in Rome, Georgia. Originally from Roanoke, VA Wooddell earned his Bachelor Music at the Cleveland Institute of Music and his Masters of Organ Performance at Southern Methodist University. Winner of the 1994 Regional AGO Young Organists Competition in Cincinnati, Steven has played recitals and served as a choral accompanist throughout the southeast and Midwest of the United States. He lives in Rome, Georgia with his wife Joy and their three children.
Steven will be playing works by Felix Mendelssohn, Cesar Franck, J. S. Bach, and Percy Whitlock.

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.

Cat Head Basket Workshop
2025-07-26 09:00 - 17:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Cat Head Basket Workshop
with Dona Nazarenko
Saturday, July 26th, 2025
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Enfield Shaker Museum
447 NH Route 4A
Enfield, NH 03748
Join us in the Great Stone Dwelling for a day of basket weaving with Dona Nazarenko from Country Spirit Baskets. When making this basket you are using natural and dyed reed as this is a more modern style of the Traditional Shaker Cat Head basket. Shaping this into a Cat Head can be tricky as the sides will increase then to reach the rim area the rows must decrease in size. This is a beginner friendly class and Donna creates a pre-fabricated kit for each participant. You will leave the workshop with a completed basket.
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.
*Please bring your own lunch. Water and light refreshments will be provided.
Cost:
Members – $72
Non-Members – $82
*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.

2025 Mary Keane Chapel Summer Concert Series
2025-07-27 16:00 - 17:30 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Mary Keane Chapel Summer Concert Series
Sunday, July 27th, 2025
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.
Flute and Organ Recital
Christina Jennings & Gail Jennings
In great demand as a teacher, Christina Jennings is Associate Professor of Flute at the University of Colorado Boulder, and on the
summer faculty of Greenwood Music Camp. Director of the Panoramic Flutist Seminar and the Once a Flutist Festival, both in Boulder.
Gail Jennings has recently retired after 31 years as Organist at Bethlehem United Church of Christ in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Gail attended the Mannes College of Music and the Juilliard School. She has studied organ with Phillip Steinhaus, Anthony Newman, and Marilyn Mason.
Christina Jennings
Gail Jennings
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.

Birding Walk with NH Audubon
2025-08-02 08:00 - 09:30 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Birding Walk
with NH Audubon
Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
8:00 – 9:30 am
Gift Shop at
Enfield Shaker Museum
447 NH Route 4A
Enfield, NH 03748
Discover what makes a bird a bird in this beginner birding class. Learn the basics of bird identification, the wide diversity of birds you might see in New Hampshire, and some tools of the trade to help you name the birds around you. This walk will be lead by Devin Guilfoyle from the New Hampshire Audubon’s Newfound Center. The trails your group will be walking are on conservation land, where you may have the chance to see a bobolink and other rare birds.
Devin Guilfoyle was recently promoted to Newfound Centers Public Programs Coordinator. Hailing from Schenectady, New York, he holds a bachelor’s degree in Conservation Biology from St. Lawrence University with years of experience in environmental education taking him to Vermont, Georgia, Minnesota, Maine, and now New Hampshire!
“I’ve always been interested in the natural world, particularly birds,” Devin says. His appreciation of nature began with exploring the woods behind his grandmother’s house as a child and solidified in his undergraduate studies through classes such as ecology, ornithology, and ecology of lakes and rivers. Through outdoor education and programming, Devin strives “to inspire a sense of wonder about the natural world in visitors, young and old. My hope is by inspiring this wonder, people will be moved to conserve natural spaces.”
Cost:
Free Admission
*Advanced Registration is Required. Group capacity is 15 people.
Coming from a distance? Stay at the historic Great Stone Dwelling! Check our room availability here.

2025 Summer Outdoor Concert Series
2025-08-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
2025 Summer Outdoor Concert Series
Live music starts at 7 pm. Vending begins at 6 pm.
RAIN LOCATION – Moved to North Family Wood House (Former LaSalette Cafeteria)
What’s better than a relaxing evening outside? FREE live music!
Join us on the lawn of the beautiful Stone Machine Shop on Wednesdays of July and August for some free, live music! Bring chairs or a picnic blanket and spread out on the lawn and listen to the band play.
Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy or purchase food from the on-site food truck. You’re welcome to bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks. (State liquor laws prohibit outside alcohol from being brought onto the premises.)
This is not a BYOB event.
Leashed and well-behaved dogs are welcome to join us.
Vending begins at 6 pm and the music starts at 7 pm. The Museum’s gift shop will also be open for visitors to visit either before or during the show.
In the case of bad weather, the show will go on!
We will move the concert inside. Unfortunately, picnic blankets might be slightly less comfortable on the wood floor.
Beer, hard cider, wine, soda, and snacks will be available to purchase during the concert.
Concert Dates:
July 2nd – Twangtown Paramours
Vendor: Enfield House of Pizza

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 first 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. Their latest album, The Wind Will Change Again, is an acoustic Folk record consisting of a collection of songs that the Twangers call their best to date. It was released in January of 2025 to rave reviews, came in at #1 on the Folk Alliance International Chart, and had six of the top ten songs for the month of release.
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. Lead singer MaryBeth Zamer was a fixture in the Washington, DC club scene for years and preformed with a popular local cover band before meeting up with Mike in 2009. They released their debut self-titled album in 2010.
July 9th – Never Too Late
Vendor: Enfield Mascoma Lion’s Club

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;
Stunning vocalist Bethany Nafzinger soars with solo performances and heavenly harmonies.
July 16th – Still Hill
Vendor: Enfield Mascoma Lion’s Club

Formed in early 2016 and hailing from the woods of central Vermont, Still Hill plays a unique blend of progressive bluegrass dipped in folk, Americana, and old-time roots music. Members include Rob Lees (guitar and vocals), Jen Freise (fiddle and vocals), and Cody Williams (mandolin and vocals). Still Hill’s original songwriting, instrumental improvisation, and 3-part harmonies will make you hoot, holler, dance and leave you wanting more each and every time.
August 6th – Cardigan Mountain Tradition
Vendor: Enfield House of Pizza

August 13th – The Flames
Vendor: The Box Truck

Thank you to our sponsors!

Stargazing 101
2025-08-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Enfield Public Library, 23 Main Street, Enfield, 03748, United States
Stargazing 101
Thursday, August 7th, 2025
7:00 – 8:00 pm
Free Event!
Enfield Public Library
23 Main Street
Enfield, NH 03748
Noted amateur astronomer Ed Ting!
Find out the the basics of what to see in the night sky!
Learn how to use a telescope and what to expect during a skywatch.
Weather permitting, a live demonstration will take place afterwards outside. Possible targets are: Saturn’s rings, the Dumbbell Nebula,
double stars like Albireo and Mizar, and more (what is visible will be dependent on weather/cloud conditions).

Co-sponsored by Enfield Public Library and Enfield Shaker Museum.

Members Only: Tour of John Hay Estate at the Fells
2025-08-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Members Only:
Tour of John Hay Estate at the Fells
Friday, August 8th, 2025
10:00am – 12:00pm
John Hay Estate at the Fells

The month of August has a special benefit for members of Enfield Shaker Museum. We have a reciprocal membership with the John Hay Estate at the Fells! Please join us for a members’ only tour of the Estate house and Garden at the Fells.

Discover The Fells 83.5 acres of beauty and tranquility; learn the legacy of diplomat and statesman John Milton Hay; tour the 22-room Colonial Revival home; explore the forests, walk the woodland trails; and enjoy the renowned gardens. The Fells is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a preservation project of The Garden Conservancy.
*Advanced Registration Required. Maximum of 24 people on the tour.
Please meet the tour guide and Maddie Dusseault (education coordinator for ESM) at the Fells for 9:40am, so we can check in the members and prepare for the tour.

Children's Junk Journal Workshop
2025-08-08 13:00 - 17:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Children’s Junk Journal Workshop
with Jean Reed
Friday, August 8th, 2025
1:00 – 5:00 pm
Enfield Shaker Museum
447 NH Route 4A
Enfield, NH 03748
Let your child spend a few of hours with me to create their personalized Junk Journal. This will be an opportunity for them to use their imaginations and tap into their artistic side. Decorating their journals will create a very personal and whimsical book of their own and give them a place to write their special memories or explore their dreams.

With the exception of a few items, their kit will include recylced and salvaged products. They will have a choice of books, papers, colored pencils and a wide variety of embellishments. During their time with me they will learn basic skills in rubber stamping.

This class is appropriate for children ages 5-16 or anyone who is interested in journaling. Parents need not be present during workshop. Feel free to email Jean Reed at MurrayHillWeaving@gmail.com with any questions.
Who is Jean Reed?
Murray Hill Weaving is Jean Reed’s dream come true – resulting from her love of basketry, and weaving for over 45 years.
Basketry classes took a natural turn into chair seating and other types of art which include a variety of children’s workshops. Located at 685 Murray Hill Road, Hill, NH, the heart of New Hampshire, Jean teaches in her shop, and art studios around the country.
She has taught for the NH League of Craftsmen, as well conventions in Michigan, North Carolina, Kentucky, Stowe Basket Festival and Northeast Basketmakers Guild. In addition, she is a member of BAG, a local group of artists called Book Artist Group.
*Advanced Registration Required. Limited class size of 10.
Cost:
Members – $60
Non-Members – $65
*Materials fee of $35 included with price.
Coming from a distance? Stay at our historic Great Stone Dwelling! Check our room availability here.

2025 Mary Keane Chapel Summer Concert Series
2025-08-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Mary Keane Chapel Summer Concert Series
Sunday, August 10th, 2025
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.
Organ and Trumpet Recital
Musical Fireworks: Trumpet and Organ music by Bach, Purcell, Mouret, Hovaness, and Peeters.
Trumpeter Jacob Crawford has just finished his second year at Dartmouth College, where he studies engineering with a focus on materials for application in the energy sector. His interest in music focuses on repertoire from the Baroque and Renaissance eras. He is also a ski instructor and soccer coach. Organist Henry Danaher is the Director of Music at The Church of Christ at Dartmouth College, the principal accompanist for the Dartmouth College Glee Club, and with the William Jewett Tucker Center, serves as Dartmouth’s College Organist. Henry has given two solo organ recitals and co-directed three choral projects at the Mary Keane Chapel.
Henry Danaher

Jacob Crawford
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.

Printmaking with Botanical Materials Series Part 3
2025-08-14 17:30 - 20:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Printmaking with Botanical Materials Series
with Pam Smith Part 3
August 14th, 2025
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Enfield Shaker Museum
447 NH Route 4A
Enfield, NH 03748

Join us for the final class of our Printmaking Series, where you’ll transform your botanical prints and collages into a beautifully crafted, personalized journal. In this workshop, you’ll learn a simple yet effective binding technique, such as pamphlet stitching, to create the journal’s structure. Once the journal is assembled, you’ll have the opportunity to decorate both the cover and pages with your botanical prints, collages, and additional creative elements like stamps, drawings, or stenciling. This workshop is designed to inspire you to use your journal as a space for future creative projects, notes, or sketches, all while celebrating the beauty of nature in your designs.

Workshop 3: Journal Making with Botanical Prints and Collage – August 14th, 2025

Objective: Teach participants to create a journal using their botanical prints and collages.
Materials: Collage materials from previous workshops, blank pages, binding materials (needle, thread, cardboard or chipboard), botanical images for decoration.
Activities:

Introduction to Journal Binding: Demonstrate a simple binding technique like pamphlet stitching to create the structure of the journal.
Decorating the Journal: Participants will decorate their journal covers and pages using their botanical prints, collages, and additional elements such as stamps, drawings, or stenciling.

Personalizing the Journal: Encourage participants to use their journals for future creative projects, notes, or sketches, giving them space to reflect and design with botanical inspiration

Who is Pam Smith?

Pam is a New Hampshire artist and printmaker. She is an avid gardener, and her creative inspiration comes from the natural beauty all around us. Her work ranges from botanical relief prints and monoprints to whimsical collages and often combines traditional printmaking, painting and mixed media.
Pam’s original linocut prints and monoprints are designed, hand-carved, and hand-pressed by hand at Art Haven Studio in Enfield. She has been an artist member of AVA Gallery, the Women’s Caucus for Art, NH, the Monotype Guild of New England, and the Women’s Rural Entrepreneurial Network (WREN) in Bethlehem, NH. She offers printmaking classes throughout New England.

https://www.art-haven-studio.com/

Cost:
Individual class Members – $55
Individual class Non-Members – $65

*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.

Past Classes:

Workshop 1: Gel Printmaking with Botanical Materials – June 5th, 2025

Objective: Introduce participants to gel printmaking, focusing on creating prints with botanical elements.
Materials: Gel printing plates, water-based inks, brayers, botanical materials (leaves, flowers, seeds, etc.), various papers (rice, watercolor, etc.).
Activities:

Gel Printmaking Introduction: Brief explanation of gel printing basics, including how to use the plate, brayer, and botanical materials to create texture and layers.
Printmaking with Botanicals: Participants will arrange botanical elements on the gel plate to make prints, experimenting with different leaves, flowers, and textures to capture the natural world.
Creative Exploration: Allow participants to explore color combinations and layering techniques, aiming to create unique, nature-inspired prints.

Workshop 2: Botanical Printed Paper Collage – July 10th, 2025

Objective: Use the prints created in the first workshop to create botanical-themed collages.
Materials: Gel prints, scissors, glue, additional botanical images, patterned papers, and other collage materials.
Activities:

Collage Techniques: Introduction to collage basics—cutting, layering, and arranging printed papers to form a cohesive composition.
Botanical Design Focus: Guide participants in using their prints to create collages, focusing on the beauty and simplicity of plant forms. Discuss how botanical elements can be combined to evoke natural themes and designs.
Layering and Composition: Explore different ways to balance and layer paper, encouraging participants to work with repetition, symmetry, or contrast to create dynamic collages.

2025 Mary Keane Chapel Summer Concert Series
2025-08-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Mary Keane Chapel Summer Concert Series
Saturday, August 16th, 2025
7:30 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.
Organ Accompaniment to Silent Films
Peter Krasinski
Peter Krasinski specializes in the art of live improvised silent film accompaniment, worldwide. He is a consultant to performance venues, educational institutions, and the Pipe Organ Community. He is currently the Prinicpal Organist at Mechanics Hall in Worcester, MA.This evening of summer fun will be a ”double feature” starting with the beautiful film The Red Balloon, an award-winning short film elegantly capturing the adventures of a boy who befriends a seemingly sentient balloonand follows it through the streets of Paris. Followed by The Cameraman a 1928 American silent romantic comedy film directed by Edward Sedgwick and starring Buster Keaton.
Peter Krasinski
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.

En Plein Air Art Experience with Heidi Lorenz
2025-08-20 09:30 - 12:30 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Outdoor Adventure Painting
An ‘En Plein Air’ Art Experience for All Seasons and Terrain
August 20th, 2025
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Enfield Shaker Herb Garden
447 NH Route 4A
Enfield, NH 03748
This monthly drop-in class meets in a different inspiring location throughout the year to draw, paint, sketch or photograph nature in comradery with other outdoor art enthusiasts. This inclusive and welcoming group is designed to engage artists at all levels & to consider the natural effects of light & its ever changing influences on our landscape. Careful consideration of comfort in your outdoor gear is important when creating art in the open air. Feel free to bring a full plein air kit or for ease & simplicity bring a simple sketchbook with pencil & pen, or anything you like, whatever works in your favor. There will be locations that involve light hiking, which will be noted in the monthly location description. We will have complimentary hand warmers available to keep those fingers moving. This drop-in series is an opportunity to create a fun community of artists, to be inspired, creative, adventurous, & to be amidst nature in all seasons throughout the year!
**You can register and pay online in advance, or if needed Heidi can collect cash or check for the class upon arrival.
Fee:
$8/session for LAC members
$12 for non-members

Steve Taylor on the History of the Upper Valley
2025-08-21 16:30 - 17:30 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Steve Taylor
on the History of the Upper Valley
Thursday, August 21st, 2025
4:30pm start
Great Stone Dwelling
447 NH Route 4A
Enfield, NH 03748
The Enfield Public Library and the Enfield Shaker Museum present a talk by eminent local historian Steve Taylor on the history of the Upper Valley. Find out why it’s called the Upper Valley and more about our region.
Free admission!

Hand Papermaking with Plants
2025-08-24 10:00 - 13:30 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Hand Papermaking with Plants
Sunday August 24th, 2025
10:00 am – 1:30 pm
Enfield Shaker Museum Herb Garden
447 NH Route 4A
Enfield, NH 03748
Join local artist Emma Percy for a day making paper in the herb garden! People have been using plant fibers to make paper for nearly 2,000 years, and in the present day the practice offers endless possibilities as a creative and artistic medium. This class will go through the traditional western-style papermaking process step-by-step: understanding different types of fiber and where they come from, processing the plants and making pulp, forming sheets, adding decorative inclusions from in and around the garden, and pressing and drying the sheets. Everyone will make several pieces of paper to use for their own art and craft projects, for writing letters, or simply to appreciate as art in its own right. You’ll also learn some strategies for making paper at home in a relatively small space without the need for much specialized equipment!

*Please wear clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting wet, and be mindful of the weather for this outdoor workshop. We will have pop-up tents for light rain, and have an indoor location if it is too wet or stormy outside.
Learn more about Emma Percy:
Emma Percy (they/them) is an artist, community herbalist, and educator from Buffalo, NY, now based in the Upper Valley of VT & NH. They work primarily in book arts and fiber arts and are focused on creating artwork in conversation with nature and ecology. Emma graduated with a BFA from Alfred University in 2017 and has been teaching workshops and courses in papermaking, book arts, and eco-art for 9 years.
Cost:
Members – $40
Non-Members – $50
*All materials included
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2025 Mary Keane Chapel Summer Concert Series
2025-08-24 16:00 - 17:30 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Mary Keane Chapel Summer Concert Series
Sunday, August 24th, 2025
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.
Solo Organ Recital – Henry Danaher
Henry Danaher is the Director of Music at the Church of Christ at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH, and also serves as College
Organist at Dartmouth College.
The program will include masterworks from the French symphonic organ style and selections from his upcoming organ recitals in
Lithuania.

Henry Danaher
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.

Foundations of Colorwork Knitting
2025-09-13 09:00 - 17:00 | North Family Laundry Building, 410 NH Route 4a, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Foundations of Colorwork Knitting
with Katrina Geurkink
Saturday, September 13th, 2025
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Join other knitting enthusiasts for a full day of knitting and learning at the Enfield Shaker Museum, a vibrant place with a rich history of art, craft, and community. Participants will work individually and together on several small pieces, designed to develop colorwork skills and best practices. Once learned, you will apply these skills to create a knitted item of your choice, ranging from simple to complex. The instructor has designed several colorwork charts with Shaker-inspired motifs that can be incorporated into your project. You will receive the full collection of these knitting charts during the workshop, so you can continue your colorwork at home and integrate the motifs in future projects. This workshop is a great opportunity to get an early start on knitted gifts for the holidays.
In the workshop, you will learn:

How to select the right yarn for your colorwork projects, including advantages and disadvantages of different yarns
How to apply color theory when selecting colors for your projects
Five different types of colorwork: stranded (including Fair Isle), intarsia, duplicate stitch, and two ways to create striping
Different styles of knitting and tools that can be used for colorwork; including ways to adjust and maintain tension to create high quality fabrics; and working flat and in the round
Design considerations for colorwork
How to read and work with colorwork charts
Strategies for managing your yarn: to reduce twists and tangles; working with floats; and transitioning between different colors horizontally and vertically
Many tips and tricks throughout the day as well as cameos about Shaker fiber art and crafts.

Workshop participants will need to bring their own knitting needles and other tools (scissors, etc.) and pay the materials fee in advance. This fee covers all the colorwork charts, yarn, some supplies and handouts for the workshop. Participants will have the option to purchase additional yarn, colorwork patterns, tools and other supplies on the day of the workshop.

Skill Level: Basic – Intermediate. You do not need colorwork skills/experience to attend this workshop, but you should have basic to intermediate knitting skills, and enthusiasm and patience for learning new knitting techniques.

Cost:
$75.00 to register for the workshop, plus the materials fee $35. Due at the time of registration.
*Please select the quantity of tickets you would like before clicking on the “Get Tickets” button.
Please bring your own lunch. Water and light refreshment will be provided.

You will receive more information (including a detailed list of what to bring) via email when you register and pay for the workshop.

Who Is Katrina Geurkink?
Katrina is a consultant, designer and fiber artist living in Lebanon, NH. She has taught, studied and worked with organizations and learning communities for over thirty-seven years. She is a skilled facilitator, consultant, coach, teacher and graphic recorder and has a wonderful way of interweaving these different abilities in her work with clients and other artists. She has traveled to many countries around the world, leading projects, giving presentations at conferences, designing learning experiences and consulting with a variety of organizations and communities.
She first started playing with fiber when she was five years old. She learned how to knit and sew from her mother and grandmother, and occasionally from her older sister. They were strong role models and a constant source of inspiration, demonstrating over and over the incredible things one could create with one’s own hands. She started adapting knitting patterns as a teenager and creating her own knitting, sewing and other designs when she was in her early twenties. She has played with many different disciplines in the realm of fiber arts: knitting, crochet, beading/wire working, sewing, surface design, origami, and visible mending to name a few. She is an artist member at AVA Gallery and is currently developing online courses and a YouTube Channel to help a wider audience learn from demonstrations of fiber art and craft techniques.
Location: North Family Laundry Building – Stone building at 410 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH 03748
Coming from a distance? Stay at our historic Great Stone Dwelling. Check our availability here.

Shaker Harvest Festival 2025
2025-09-27 11:00 - 16:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Shaker Harvest Festival
Saturday, September 27th, 2025
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
TICKETS ON SALE AT THE GATE

The Shaker Harvest Festival 2025 is a fun-filled day for the whole family! Celebrate the autumn harvest with horse-drawn wagon rides, cider making, butter churning, ice cream cranking, candle dipping, traditional crafts including broom making, farm animals, live music, Garden, Barn, & Museum tours, food, and more!

Horse Drawn Wagon Rides – Tony Bishop and his team of horses
Live Animal Petting Zoo – Mike Sforza and is farm animals
Ice Cream Making and Butter Churning
Press Your Own Cider on an antique cider press
Sheep Herding Demonstrations – Liz Shaw with her herd of sheep and sheep dog
Live Music from 12 – 2 – Cardigan Mountain Tradition
A variety of food vendors on site all day
Hands-on Craft Activities – Broom Making, Climate Bracelets, Grapevine Crowns, and much more
Traditional Craft Demonstrations – Rug hooking, Sewing, Blacksmithing and more
Garden & Museum Tours

Shaker Harvest Festival in the Garden:
Garden Tours throughout the day.
How to make an Everlasting Wreath – Discover the art of creating beautiful, long-lasting wreaths using garden herbs and flowers.
Creating Herbal Teas from the Garden – Learn how to harvest and blend herbs from your garden to create delicious, healthful teas.
Visit the Children’s Sensory Garden and explore the different senses, or look for pollinators at work!
Explore Fragrant herbs and create your own Sachet
Visit our Enfield Shaker Herb Garden Market Tent: We will be offering a variety of unique, garden-inspired products. Take home a taste of our garden with Enfield Shaker Museum Herb Garden!
Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the harvest, deepen your gardening knowledge, and express your creativity in the serene surroundings of the Enfield Shaker Museum Village Herb Garden.

ADMISSION
Adults $15 Ages 12-17 $8 Ages 6-11 $3 Ages 5 & under Free
Family (Up to (2) Parents or Grandparents and (3) related children – ages 17 and under) $27
Plenty of Free Parking
Enfield Mascoma Lions Club Food Truck will be on site all day.

Sweet K’s Lemonade will be on site all day.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Cake Artistry with Susan Hodges
2025-10-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Cake Artistry
with Susan Hodges
Saturday, October 4th, 2025
2:00 – 4:00 pm
THIS WORKSHOP IS CANCELLED. PLEASE EMAIL FOR INFORMATION ABOUT FUTURE CLASSES. (education@shakermuseum.org)
Join us for a fun and inspiring cake decorating event where you’ll explore a gallery of beautifully decorated cakes and discover creative techniques that don’t require expert piping skills. Learn easy, effective “how-to” tips and decorating tricks you can use at home. Get hands-on with tools, try piping frosting, and experiment with “chocolate plastic.” Take home an informative handout and plenty of ideas to spark your cake creativity!
After the gallery exploration you will have the opportunity for some hands-on practice of some techniques with Susan. They will be different frosting lines as well as a frosting flower. Susan will be available to offer tips and tricks during the practice.

Who is Susan Hodges?
I am retired. I have a background in fine arts, calligraphy, and graphic design (as well as a BS in Biology and MS in Plant Pathology). From 2004-2014 I made the custom wedding cakes and special occasion cakes for Trumps Catering (no connection to the president) where we lived in Athens, GA, a wonderful experience for me! Now I live in South Strafford, VT, and from time to time make special cakes for local friends and organizations, though I am not “in business”. I love to share some of what I’ve learned with others!
*Advanced Registration Required. Limited to 10 participants.
Cost:
Members – $20
Non-Members – $25
*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.

Herbs for Winter Health with Rosemary Gladstar
2025-10-04 16:00 - 18:30 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
HERBS FOR WINTER HEALTH
WITH ROSEMARY GLADSTAR
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2025
4:00 – 6:30 PM
3:00 PM COCKTAIL HOUR
Winter is Saturn’s season, a time for reflection and inner creativity. But it’s also the time when people ‘catch’ the most colds, flu, and other illnesses. In this hands on workshop we’ll discuss preventive health measures for winter wellness as well as learn effective herbal remedies to keep the bugs and virus’s at bay. , we’ll create a space of wellness so that we can embrace the beauty and reflective nature of this wonderful season. Herbs for Winter Health is a perfect was to easy into the winter months.
Herbs for Winter Health with Rosemary Gladstar
Do you wonder what to do for flu? What is the best approach for colds and coughs, sore throats and head congestion? Or Seasonal depression? Better yet, what to do to prevent the malady’s that often come with the long months of winter. In this eminently practical hands on workshop, Herbs for Winter Health with Rosemary Gladstar, you will learn about her favorite recipes, remedies and herbs for winter health. Our focus will be on prevention, and then remedies for wellness and, finally, what to stock in a winter pantry to be fully prepared for the health concerns of winter. In this workshop, you’ll learn to make herbal tinctures, syrups, and fire cider. We’ll make, sample and share recipes. Books will be available for purchase. The program will be held in the historic Shaker Meeting Room of the Great Stone Dwelling.
Want to know more about Rosemary Gladstar?

Rosemary Gladstar is internationally renowned for her technical knowledge and stewardship in the global herbalist community. She has been learning, teaching and writing about herbs for over 40 years. Rosemary is the author of twelve books and director of The Science and Art of Herbalism, an in-depth home study course with thousands of students enrolled across the globe. In addition to her classes and books, Rosemary is known for her outreach and advocacy as a voice for the plants. Rosemary has coined, named, and popularized several common herbal remedies such as “Fire Cider” that have become part of the modern herbalist’s medicine kit. Herbs for Winter Health with Rosemary Gladstar is an person event. To learn more about Rosemary Gladstar visit her website scienceandartofherbalism.com

*All proceeds go to the educational mission of Enfield Shaker Museum
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Make A Turkey Wing Whisk Broom
2025-10-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Turkey Wing Whisk Broom Workshop
Sunday, October 5, 2025
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. When Mother Ann Lee told her followers, “Sweep clean,” she was referring not only to the floor of the home, but also the floor of the heart.

Join our resident broom squire Larry Antonuk for a Turkey Wing Whisk Broom Workshop. Begin by learning to make a simple bundle whisk broom, including the knots and materials used to make all brooms. After you master the skills necessary to use a “tumble spool”, you will move on to the more challenging turkey wing whisk broom.
These traditional, functional, high quality and long lasting brooms are made from natural broom corn.
This Turkey Wing Whisk Broom workshop takes place in the historic Great Stone Dwelling dining room. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the Brethren’s West Shop and the historical equipment the Shaker Brother’s used to create their iconic brooms.
Class size limited to 8. Advance registration required.
Please bring a bag lunch, closed-toe shoes and a water bottle.
Cost:
Museum Members – $65/per person (includes materials)
Non-Members – $75/per person (includes materials)
*Please select the quantity of tickets you would like before clicking the “Get Tickets” button.
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.
More about our Broom Squire Larry Antonuk:

Sometime in 2010, Larry Antonuk found himself on a tour of the Enfield Shaker Museum. While watching a Broom Making demonstration he became fascinated with the process, and wound up coming back for a private tutorial with Master Broom Maker Susan Brown.

One thing led to another, and Larry is now a frequent demonstrator at the Museum. He has researched and reproduced a variety of Shaker designs, and now sells his work in our Gift Shop. Larry is a juried member of the League of NH Craftsmen, and can often be seen demonstrating at the Sunapee Fair.

Shaker Archaeology from Eastern New York
2025-10-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
“At Watervliet, that blissful seat, From whence the law went forth to greet:” Shaker Archeology in Eastern New York
with Matthew Kirk
Friday, October 10th, 2025
7:00 – 8:00 pm
Free Admission
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Thank you for your understanding!
Join us in the meeting room of the Great Stone Dwelling for a presentation by Matthew Kirk from Hartgen Archaeological Associates. He will be visiting with a group of students and professors from Richmond University, who will be analyzing various archaeological sites at the museum. Matthew is bringing some of his findings to talk about a Shaker community in New York.
In this presentation, I revisit the interpretations from mitigation excavations in the Town of Colonie, Albany County conducted in 2017 at the site of the original Shaker community in New York. The archeological evidence of a late 18th to early 19th-century structure located on the West Family farmstead of the Watervliet Shaker Community provides an opportunity to explore Shaker tobacco pipes and their cultural and religious significance for community members. Smoking was common for both male and female members until the practice was banned in the 1850s.

Cost:
No admission cost, but advanced registration required.
Coming from a distance? Stay in our historic Great Stone Dwelling. Check our availability here.

Spring 2026 Shaker Forum: Call for Papers!
2025-10-17 08:00 - 2026-02-13 23:45 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
This year’s Enfield Shaker Museum Spring Shaker Forum will be held April 17 – 19, 2026. Please see the linked document below to see the official call. I would encourage you to share it with any colleagues that are involved in Shaker research. We are looking forward to another year of thought-provoking presentations.
To Submit a Proposal: Send an abstract of 500 words or fewer and a CV by February 13 to Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH 03748, or email education@shakermuseum.org. Please include your name, address and a phone number in your email. All speakers will be notified of the presenting schedule by March 2nd.
CALL FOR PAPERS 2026

Hike to Smith Pond with Upper Valley Land Trust
2025-10-18 09:30 - 13:30 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Hike to Smith Pond
with Upper Valley Land Trust
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
9:30 am – 1:00 pm
*No Admission Fee*
*There is no fee to join, but registration is required!
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 between two State Wildlife Management Areas. The three properties combine to provide thousands of acres of significant wildlife habitat. UVLT’s property boasts two waterfalls, numerous articles from Shaker History including spillways, dams, canals, and stone walls, and the beautiful Smith Pond with serene and scenic views.
In the 1830s, the Shakers dammed several ponds, creating “Shaker Mountain Pond”, and developed a system of canals to deliver water to their community near Lake Mascoma. Today you can still find remnants of their through this forest, such as gate posts and canals that led to Enfield Shaker Village. Hikers will gather at the Great Stone Dwelling at 9:30 am for a brief introduction and get underway about 10:00 am. The route will follow the Upper Valley Land Trust trail with a side spur to the waterfall. Although the hike is of moderate difficulty, those who wished can follow along the canal (gentle grade) and turn back when the hike gets too steep.
Please wear weather appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes/boots. Plan to bring a bag lunch and beverage for a picnic along the way. This hike will provide excellent opportunities for photography.
We will meet at the head of the trail starting at 9:30am to prepare for the hike and get introductions underway. Less than a mile south from the Enfield Shaker Museum on Route 4A there is a parking lot for the Smith Pond Trail. This is where the group will meet to hike.
Here is the link to the google map directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Cqd6Qm7VFUNiso4x8
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Fall Pie Sale
2025-10-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
ESM Fall Pie Sale
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Buy a pie to support Enfield Shaker Museum’s mission of preserving and sharing its historical structures, landscape, and Shaker cultural heritage with our multi-generational visitors, members, and the global community.
Each pie will be $20.00
There will be a variety of flavors offered that are baked by local residents who volunteer their talents for the museum. There may even be sweet or savory pies, depending on the volunteer who bakes them. This is an annual event, and there are some very creative bakers.
The booth will be directly in front of the Great Stone Dwelling entrance. Please park and walk up to the booth, as this is not a drive-through sale. Thank you for your understanding on this!

Talk Smith Pond with Upper Valley Land Trust
2025-10-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Talk Smith Pond with
Upper Valley Land Trust
Friday, October 24th, 2025
6:00 – 7:00 pm
*No admission fee*
Great Stone Dwelling – Meeting Room on the 2nd Floor
This event is a follow-up to the “Hike to Smith Pond” on October 18th, 2025. It was a limited group that was able to participate and both institutions want to make sure there is equal access. If you were unable to hike with us, or if you missed it altogether, this is the opportunity to listen in to the history and environmental practices happening on this site now. There will be current pictures from the hike to showcase, as well as first hand anecdotes from UVLT and ESM staff members.
Smith Pond Shaker Forest consists of 995 acres of forest and wetlands in Enfield located between two State Wildlife Management Areas. The three properties combine to provide thousands of acres of significant wildlife habitat. UVLT’s property boasts two waterfalls, numerous articles from Shaker History including spillways, dams, canals, and stone walls, and the beautiful Smith Pond with serene and scenic views.
In the 1830s, the Shakers dammed several ponds, creating “Shaker Mountain Pond”, and developed a system of canals to deliver water to their community near Lake Mascoma. Today you can still find remnants of their through this forest, such as gate posts and canals that led to Enfield Shaker Village.
Coming from a distance? Stay at the historic Great Stone Dwelling! Accommodations.
