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Enfield Shaker Museum Plan a Visit Today! E NFIELD S HAKER M U S EU M 2019 PROGRAM GUIDE ENFIELD SHAKER MUSEUM PLAN A VISIT TODAY! Imagine a place so beautiful and serene that the Shakers called it DAILY ADMISSION “Chosen Vale.” General admission includes the intro- Nestled in a valley between Mt. ductory video program, guided tours, Assurance and Mascoma Lake, in exhibits, craft demonstrations, access Enfield, New Hampshire, the En- to other Shaker buildings, the Shak- field Shaker site has been cherished er Cemetery, the Shaker Herb and for over 225 years. At its peak in Production Garden, the Community the mid 19th century, the commu- Garden, the Feast Ground, and 15 nity was home to three “Families” miles of hiking trails. of Shakers. After 130 years of worship, communal living, farming, $12 adults and manufacturing, declining mem- $8 youth 11-17 bership forced the Shakers to close $3 children 6-10 their village and put it up for sale. Free children 5 and under Today the Enfield Shaker Village is Museum Members again a vibrant community. At its $10 Group Rate (6+) heart is the Enfield Shaker Muse- Plenty of Free Parking and Picnic Area um, which is dedicated to preserv- ing the long and rich legacy of the Enfield Shakers. MUSEUM HOURS TABLE OF CONTENTS May 1 - December 21 Become a Member ...................... 3 Facilities Rentals ........................ 3 Daily Youth Exploration Programs ...... 4 10 am - 5 pm Special Events .........................5-8 Center for Advanced Music ......... 8 December 22 - April 30 Monthly Offerings .................9-25 Open by Appointment Only Volunteer Opportunities ...........26 Program Registration ...............27 Please check our website Enfield Shaker Museum www.shakermuseum.org 447 NH Route 4A for our Holiday Hours Enfield, NH 03748 Phone: (603) 632-4346 [email protected] www.shakermuseum.org 2 SUppORT ENFIELD SHAKER MUSEUM Your investment today insures the future of this historic Shaker legacy tomorrow. BECOME A MEMBER SPONSOR A PROGRAM Museum members make a difference... Your support of a specific event or become one today! Support programs, program allows ESM to offer inspiring historic preservation and educational instructors and educational experienc- opportunities while receiving free ad- es to learners and doers of all ages. mission and other great discounts. BE A CORPORATE PARTNER OLUNTEER V You and your employees will enjoy the Join an active community of like-mind- many benefits this membership has to ed individuals committed to sharing offer while supporting the rich history their knowledge, life experience, and of our past. time in support of ESM. EXERCISE YOUR WILLPOWER RESERVATION ARTNERS P P Naming Enfield Shaker Museum in You can help restore our historic build- your will or designating it as a bene- ings through a gift of time or money. ficiary of an insurance policy will help Join us on Wednesdays to work on ensure we can continue our work for various Preservation Projects. years to come. HOST AN EVENT AT ENFIELD SHAKER MUSEUM Looking for a unique location for your next special occasion? Our historic Shaker architecture and furnishings offer an exceptional setting for social and corporate events, including weddings and private parties, group events and outings, business meetings and seminars, and holiday parties. Our Events Coordi- nator will help you create a package that suits your needs. Your rental fee supports Enfield Shaker Museum’s mission to preserve the Enfield Shaker legacy. For more information or to set up a consultation email [email protected] or call (603)632-4346. 3 YOUTH EXPLORATION PROGRAMS Session 1: Monday - Friday, July 15 - 19 9 am - 4 pm Session 2: Monday - Friday, August 5 - 9 9 am - 4pm Field Ecology Course for Junior High School Students Under the guidance of local science teachers, students in grades 5 through 8 will carefully examine the area ecology through field and laboratory study techniques on and near the grounds of the Enfield Shaker Museum. Each session will offer different themes and activities. They will also learn about the history of the land use by the Shakers and the interconnection between human activity and the environment in this place-based, outdoor program. Cost: $270 per student. $250 for Museum members (one session). $486 per student. $450 for Museum members (two sessions). Scholarships available. Each session limited to 12, so register early! This program is funded in part by a generous grant from the Wellborn Ecology Fund. January - December (By appointment only.) History Alive Field Trips for All Ages Come to the Enfield Shaker Museum for an interdisciplinary program on Shaker life and how it connects with American history, sociology, economics, and more. Programs will be tailored to the curriculum or interests of an individual school, class or homeschool group. Past field trip themes have included utopia vs. dystopia, 19th century life, and Shaker craftsmanship. All groups will work with the Muse- um’s Education Coordinator to ensure the best possible visit for their students. Cost: $7 per student. Transportation scholarships available by request. Can’t make it to the Museum? We also offer classroom programs for schools. For more infor- mation or to schedule a field trip, contact the Museum. These programs are funded in part by generous grants from the Charles E. and Edna T. Brundage Charitable Scientific Wildlife Conservation Foundation. 4 EXHIBITION Friday, April 26 - Saturday, November 16 Regular Museum Hours Rosetta Cummings: A Life of Consecrated Labor Eldress Rosetta Cummings (1841-1925) came to the Enfield Shakers at the height of the society’s prosperity. Over the next eight decades she experienced first-hand the dramatic changes occurring at Enfield and throughout the Shaker world. As an adult she felt the impact of dwindling membership, economic hardship, and ultimately the closing of her community. In the face of these challenges she ac- cepted leadership responsibilities, both spiritual and economic, that required her unwavering commitment to Shakerism and to her Shaker family. With humility and patience she met the demands thrust upon her. In this exhibit we celebrate her Shaker life of Consecrated Labor. Free with regular Museum admission. HERB GARDEN CSA June - September (Exact dates subject to the weather.) Herb and Berry CSA New this year, we will offer an Herb and Berry CSA: 10 weeks of fresh herbs as well as some in-season berries. Participants will be given their choice of weeks throughout the growing season. Each week a newsletter of available varieties, with tips and recipes will appear in your inbox. You will have at least two opportunities each week to come by the gardens and pick your selections. The Garden Coordi- nator will be on hand to help. You may pick and choose which weeks you want to participate and you will be given a punch card for your ten weeks of shares. Each share includes 3 “choices”. For example: One week you may want a ½ pint of or- ganic raspberries, a bunch of lemon basil and a small bouquet of lavender flowers. That would be one “punch” on your card. Each week selections will be available from multiple beds: medicinal, dye, fragrance, everlasting, culinary, all the organic herbs you could hope for can be yours, with our CSA. Cost: $75 (includes an Individual Museum Membership for 2019). Program is limited to 10 participants. 5 SPECIAL EVENTS Sunday, May 5 12 pm - 4 pm Enfield Shaker Children & Youth Day Come for a day of hands-on craft and gardening activities, pony rides, non-competitive games, use of our Shaker schoolroom, behind the scene Museum tours, refreshments, a spe- cial sale in our gift shop, and fun for Sunday, July 14 7 pm the whole family. Register for Muse- An Evening of Piano Music um programs or sign up to volunteer. with Daesik Cha in Mary Cost: Free for Museum members Keane Chapel and Enfield residents. Regular Mu- seum admission for all others. A native of South Korea, Daesik Cha has established himself as a dynamic musician whose work encompasses performing, directing, and music scholarship. The program will feature pieces by Beethoven, Chopin, Schumann, and Liszt. A reception will follow in the Great Stone Dwelling. Thursday, July 4 11 am Cost: Admission is by donation ($15 - $20 recommended.) Patriotic Sing-along and Pie Sale Celebrate the 4th of July in the Mary Keane Chapel. Veterans and service members are invited to come in uniform. Homemade pies will be for sale. Admission free. Donations to sup- port the chapel accepted. www.shakermuseum.org 6 Sunday, July 28 10 am - 3 pm Enfield Old Home Days Celebrate Old Home Days at the Museum. We will have tours, a talk on the Shakers, and special work- shops. Visit Enfield’s Country Fair and Craft Show, held on the Muse- um’s grounds. Cost: Regular admission. Museum members and Enfield residents free. Sunday, October 13 11 - 4 pm Cider and Cheese Festival Saturday, September 14 10 am - 3 pm Explore a variety of New England crafted artisanal ciders, both hard Shaker Harvest Festival and natural, at this festive tasting Celebrate the autumn harvest with event. Locally-harvested apples and horse-drawn wagon rides, a hay award-winning cheeses will also stack treasure hunt, cider making, be set up for tasting and purchase. butter churning, ice cream cranking, Live music all day long, pop-up candle dipping, traditional crafts farmer’s and crafts market, chil- including broom making, farm ani- dren’s activities, food trucks, home- mals, musical entertainment, Muse- made apple pies, Museum tours, and um tours, pony rides, and more! demonstrations of cider pressing. Cost: Adults $12, Ages 13 - 17 $8, Cost: Adults $12, Ages 13 to 17 Ages 12 and under $5, Families of $8, Ages 12 and under $5, Families three or more $25 (parent or guard- of three or more $25 (parents or ians with children under 18).
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