CANTERBURY GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Building Union: A Close Study of Canterbury’s Shaker Origins
A special guided tour led by Education Manager Kyle Sandler that traces the missionaries, conversions, and founding decade that led to the establishment of Canterbury Shaker Village.
Building Union: A Close Study of Canterbury’s Shaker Origins.
On this focused walk through Canterbury Shaker Village, an education-led tour unpacks the community’s earliest decade: from the arrival of Ann Lee’s missionaries to the wave of conversions that set the stage for the village’s formal founding.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
The Missionaries Who Sparked a Movement
In 1782 Ann Lee sent missionaries Israel Chauncey and Ebenezer Cooley to Loudon Center, New Hampshire; over the following year roughly 200 people joined the Shakers, culminating in the establishment of Canterbury Shaker Village in 1792.
Led by Education Manager Kyle Sandler
This special tour is presented by the Village’s Education Manager, who investigates the earliest years of the community and situates local sites within the larger Shaker story.
Admission Included with Tour Purchase
Tour purchase includes regular admission to Canterbury Shaker Village, so your ticket covers both the guided program and access to the site.
What the day feels like
What the Tour Feels Like
Gathered at the Shaker site, participants follow a curator-led narrative that moves from the arrival of missionaries in 1782 through the surge of conversions and the formal founding of the community, combining close listening with site-based interpretation.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program suits best.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour meets at Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Rd, Canterbury, NH.
The special tour runs on Wednesday, August 7 at 2:00 pm.
Tour purchase includes regular admission to Canterbury Shaker Village.
The program is led by Education Manager Kyle Sandler of Canterbury Shaker Village.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When is this special tour scheduled?
The tour is scheduled for Wednesday, August 7 at 2:00 pm.
Where do I meet for the tour?
Meet at Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Rd, Canterbury, NH 03224.
Who leads the tour?
The tour is led by Education Manager Kyle Sandler of Canterbury Shaker Village.
Does the tour include admission to the Village?
Yes — tour purchase includes regular admission to Canterbury Shaker Village.
What historical period does the tour focus on?
The tour investigates the earliest years of the Village, beginning with the arrival of missionaries in 1782 and the community’s establishment in 1792.