Ghost Encounters

Today, we enjoy telling ghost stories and reveling in a well-timed fright or harrowing tale. To the Shakers, however, the spiritual world was an important part of the community.

Spiritualism began in the 19th century during the Era of Manifestations and became a part of the Shaker faith. Many Shakers recorded otherworldly accounts, which sustained Shaker communal life across generations.

On this 45-minute tour, you will learn about the growth of spiritualism as part of the Shaker religion and hear firsthand accounts of otherworldly encounters.

Tickets are $10 (children under 12 years) and $20 (adults; $25 on the day of the tour. Tour times are 5 pm, 6 pm, and 7 pm.

You may also like the following events from Canterbury Shaker Village:

• This Wednesday, 6th August, 02:00 pm, Mother Ann's Day in Canterbury
• Next Tuesday, 12th August, 02:00 pm, Summer Special Tour Series: Business and Industry at Shaker Village in Canterbury
• Next Saturday, 16th August, 09:00 am, Learn to Tape a Shaker Chair in Canterbury