Power Joins Canterbury Shaker Village

Canterbury Shaker Village is pleased to announce that Meghan Power has been hired as the new Membership Coordinator for the National Historic Landmark and museum, according to a press statement.

Power is a returned Peace Corps Volunteer who worked at the Village previously as the Education Assistant. In her new position as Membership Coordinator she will be responsible for stewarding and expanding the Village’s membership program.

Most recently, Power was an Agriculture and Food Security Volunteer with the U.S. Peace Corps in Nicaragua where she organized and led programs for youth and adults, secured funding for scholarships and infrastructure projects, and created two community banks. Prior to joining the Peace Corps, Power worked as the Educational Assistant at Canterbury Shaker Village where she coordinated volunteers and helped to organize and implement educational programs, workshops, and events. Power also has worked with the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge in Yuma, Arizona and the Squam Lakes Association in Holderness. Powers holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Plymouth State University, where she graduated magna cum laude.

“As the Village begins a new season, we are thrilled to have Meghan joining our staff in the newly created position of Membership Coordinator,” said Funi Burdick, Executive Director. “Under Meghan’s leadership members can, among other things, look forward to an increased number of members-only events this season, including our Spring Members’ Reception on May 19.”

About Canterbury Shaker Village

Canterbury Shaker Village is dedicated to preserving the 200-year Shaker legacy of entrepreneurship, innovative design and simple living by providing a place for learning, reflection, and renewal of the human spirit. Visitors are encouraged to rethink tradition by learning about the life, ideals, values, and history of the Canterbury Shakers. The National Historic Landmark includes 25 restored original and four reconstructed Shaker buildings, and 694 acres of forests, fields, gardens, nature trails, and mill ponds under permanent conservation easement. The Village cafe offers simple lunch fare and the Museum Store features unique gifts and wares handmade by regional artists.

The Village is part of the Experience New Hampshire Heritage: The Portsmouth to Plymouth Museum Trail (nhmuseumtrail.org). Canterbury Shaker Village, located at 288 Shaker Road in Canterbury, New Hampshire, is open daily in 2015 fromMay 16-October 24 and weekends in November.

For more information, visit shakers.org.