Ten members of the North Mystery Group enjoyed a lovely autumn day at the Canterbury Shaker Village in Concord, New Hampshire. Our guide, Lois, painted a vivid picture of the life of the Shakers. They were originally Quakers, but because of their love of ecstatic dancing they became known as Shakers! They were celibate, believed in gender equality and “pursued perfection in every aspect of their lives.”
We toured several buildings, including the meeting house, the church, and the laundry! Shakers were known for their inventiveness and creativity, as displayed in the laundry. Afterwards some of us enjoyed lunch at Uno’s, while others hurried to Dawn and Joe’s for cribbage!
Linda and Paul McH
