The scenic Village grounds are the perfect backdrop for this festive late summer event, which features handcrafted arts with music and family activities.

Enjoy a beautiful late-summer day browsing unique textile, ceramic, wood, glass, jewelry, and other creations made by these talented artisans.

Walk the expansive grounds here, too, and make a day of it.

In total, the Artisan Market will feature approximately 20 vendors selling a wide range of items, including fine art, textiles, photography, woodworking, ceramics, jewelry, and metal work. Admission is free.

“This year, the Artisan Market will play a part in our ‘Commemorating 250 Years: Shakerism in America’ celebration,” said Visitor Services Manager Charlie Decker. “We are so excited to invite local artists to share their work and offer guests the opportunity to experience the Village when so much is going on here.”

At the Artisan Market, attendees will be welcome to visit the special exhibit, Keeping Faith, where rare, early Shaker artifacts are on display in honor of the 250th commemoration. Some of these items include fragments of founding leader Ann Lee’s dress, leader Lucy Wright’s dressing pins, and second leader James Whittaker’s bible.

“These are some of the most significant objects in our collection, connected to the earliest days of the Shaker community and leadership,” explained Education Manager Kyle Sandler. “This is a rare opportunity to experience early Shaker history.”

According to Decker, the Artisan Market honors this history in its celebration of community and the Shaker legacy of craft. “This year, we are especially trying to honor those values,” they said.

Established in 1792, Canterbury Shaker Village represents one of the oldest, most typical, and most completely preserved of the Shaker Villages. To learn more about the Artisan Market or Village, visit shakers.org.

Canterbury Shaker Village is a member of the NH Heritage Museum Trail, which connects the public with culturally rich heritage institutions in New Hampshire. For more information, visit nhmuseumtrail.org.

Admission to this event is FREE. For more information, call 603.783.9511.

Please come and enjoy this special gathering of unique artisans, explore the Village, and share a special day with family and friends.

Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Road, Canterbury, NH 03224