Canterbury Shaker Village Inc.
Canterbury Shaker Village Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
ORIGINALLY FOUNDED IN 1792 AS A RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY BASED ON CHRISTIANITY, PACIFISM, COMMUNALISM AND TOLERANCE, CANTERBURY SHAKER BILLAGE IS A 501(C)(3) MUSEUM AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION ESTABLISHED IN 1969 BY THE LAST LIVING SHAKERS.
About
PROGRAMMING. THE GOAL OF HUMANITIES PROGRAMMING AT CANTERBURY SHAKER VILLAGE IS THAT WE ENVISION THE VILLAGE AS:AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE, MUSEUM, AND HISTORIC SITE.A LIVING, PRODUCTIVE, LEARNING COMMUNITY EXPANDING THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE CANTERBURY SHAKERS AND THEIR 200-YEAR RELATIONSHIP TO AMERICAN CULTURE AND PRESENTING THEIR VALUES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS THROUGH RESEARCH, PROGRAMS, TOURS, EXHIBITS AND EDUCATION, TO A DIVERSE AUDIENCE.A PLACE FOR REFLECTION AND RENEWAL OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT, FOR THE COMMON PURSUIT OF SHAKER VALUES AND IDEALS IN THE AFFAIRS OF PEOPLE, AND FOR THE DEMONSTRATION OF SHAKER PRINCIPLES OF EQUALITY BETWEEN THE SEXES AND RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE.AS A HISTORY MUSEUM, THE VILLAGE STRIVES ON THE ONE HAND TO PRESENT THE SHAKERS TO THE PUBLIC ON THEIR OWN TERMS - IN THEIR CANTERBURY CONTEXT, EXPRESSING THEIR WORK, VIEWS AND VALUES AS THEY THEMSELVES DELINEATED THEM OVER TIME. ON THE OTHER HAND, THE VILLAGE ENDEAVORS TO PRESENT THE SHAKERS IN LIGHT OF AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE, BASED ON CONTEMPORARY HISTORICAL AND RELIGIOUS SCHOLARSHIP.THE CORE EXPERIENCE CONSISTS OF GUIDED TOUR OPTIONS, SELF-GUIDED EXHIBITS, HISTORIC GARDENS, AND DEMONSTRATIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS OF SHAKER TRADES AND INDUSTRIES (OVAL BOXES, BROOMS, POPLAR FANCYWORK, SPINNING, WEAVING, GARDENING AND FARMING). THESE COMPONENTS ENGAGE VISITORS IN A DIALOGUE BETWEEN PAST AND PRESENT. INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS PRESENT SHAKER VALUES AND ISSUES SUCH AS PACIFISM, WOMEN'S RIGHTS, CELIBACY, AND GENDER EQUALITY, AND ILLUSTRATE THE TENSION BETWEEN INDIVIDUALISM AND LIFE IN COMMUNITY. THROUGHOUT THE SEASON, THE CORE EXPERIENCE IS SUPPLEMENTED BY MUSIC AND DANCE PROGRAMS IN THE MEETING HOUSE AND CHAPEL, AS WELL AS THEMATIC TOURS THAT HIGHLIGHT TOPICS SUCH AS SHAKER INDUSTRIES AND ARCHITECTURE. STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN WORKSHOPS WHICH INTRODUCE THEM TO SHAKER HISTORY, SCIENCE CONCEPTS AND INDUSTRY.DURING THE SEASON, THE VILLAGE PRESENTS FIVE FAMILY FESTIVALS AND SEVERAL MINI-EVENTS THAT HAVE MULTI-GENERATIONAL APPEAL: HEIFER DAY PARADE WITH FOOD AND FIDDLE, VILLAGE RISING, ARTISAN FESTIVAL, GHOST ENCOUNTERS, CHRISTMAS AT CANTERBURY, ETC. ATTRACTING 600 TO 1500 VISITORS PER DAY, THESE EVENTS INCLUDE CONCERTS, LECTURES, "MAKE-IT, TAKE-IT" ACTIVITIES, COSTUMED CHARACTERS, HERBAL, GARDEN AND ORCHARD-RELATED ACTIVITIES, STORYTELLING, DEMONSTRATIONS (OF COOPERING, DYEING, ETC.) AND SPECIAL GUIDED TOURS (E.G., TOUR OF SHAKER MILL SITES).
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “The village is dedicated to preserving the 200 year legacy of the canterbury shakers and to providing a place for learning, reflection, and renewal of the human spirit. the village is an internationally-known nonprofit museum founded in 1969 to preserve the heritage of the canterbury shakers. designated as a national historic landmark for its architectural integrity and significance, the village has 25 restored original shaker buildings, 4 reconstructed shaker buildings, and 694 acres of forests, fields, gardens, nature trails, and mill ponds under permanent conservation easement.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “Originally founded in 1792 as a religious community based on christianity, pacifism, communalism and tolerance, canterbury shaker billage is a 501(c)(3) museum and educational institution established in 1969 by the last living shakers.”.
- The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as NH.
- According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 288 SHAKER ROAD, CANTERBURY, NH, 03224.
- The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2020 is 41.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$179,510.
- The organization has 16 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1972.
- The organization pays $483,861 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $129,925 in fundraising expenses.
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