Enfield Shaker Museum

Shaker Herb Garden Tour
2026-10-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-10-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-10-31 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Shaker Herb Garden Tour
2026-10-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-30 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.

Taboo Tour - Oct 30th
2026-10-30 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
August 21 6:00- 8:00
October 30 6:00- 8:00

Cost: $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.

Make A Turkey Wing Whisk Broom
2026-11-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Turkey Wing Whisk Broom Workshop
Saturday, November 14, 2026
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.

Holiday Gift Fair
2026-12-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-06 12:00 - 16:00 | Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH, 03748, United States
Holiday Gift Fair
Saturday, December 5th 10:00 am – 4:00pm
Sunday, December 6th, 2025 12:00 – 4:00 pm
Step into the season with Shaker warmth and handmade cheer! Our Holiday Gift Fair spreads across two historic spaces on the Museum campus, featuring local artisans, festive food, and plenty of ways to check off your gift list.
Browse local vendors for ceramics, fiber arts, woodwork, and small-batch goods; pop into the Museum Gift Shop for Shaker-inspired favorites; and treat yourself at the pop-up café with hot drinks and hearty bites. Don’t miss our beloved Cookies-by-the-Pound Sale—mix and match an irresistible assortment to take home or share. Stroll through a charming Gingerbread House Display, then continue shopping and sampling as you move throughout the Great Stone Dwelling.
Perfect for families, friend groups, and solo shoppers alike—come for the gifts, stay for the atmosphere, and make a day of it at Enfield Shaker Museum.
Highlights

Cookies by the Pound Sale

Raffle Trees

Gingerbread House Display

Local vendors & makers

Museum Gift Shop with Holiday Specials

Pop-up café with seasonal treats

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
