300 Trees for 300 Years: Our committee member, Mark Stevens, spent a morning with Mrs. Glines’ second-grade class at CES, planting 34 sugar maple seeds in windowsill flower pots. The seeds were collected last fall from the historic sugar maples that line “Maple Alley” at Shaker Village. Students will nurture sprouting “Tricentennial Trees” until school ends in June. Cheers to Mrs. Glines and her class for supporting the Tricentennial!

Commemorative / Challenge Coins Are Here! Designed by a local artist, these coins make wonderful keepsakes and gifts. Just remember: the unwritten rule of a challenge coin is that you should always have it on hand since you never know when a “coin check” might happen! Visit our Shop page for purchasing info: canterburyhistory.org/tri-merc-order-form/

Let the Games Begin: Our neighboring town of Gilmanton—also celebrating 300 years in 2027—has challenged us to a softball game. 
Now we need players! If you’d like to join Team Canterbury, contact us at Canterbury300@gmail.com.

Tricentennial T-Shirt Shop 
Reopens May 11–24: Visit our 
Shop page for the store link: 
canterburyhistory.org/tri-merc-order-form/

Tricentennial Quilt: Creative minds are coming together to make a unique and memorable quilt. If you’d like to participate, contact BJ Entwistle at beegbkr@gmail.com. 
Follow the project so far at: janebalshaw.com/inspirations-blog/

The Canterbury Time Machine: In April we filmed a Shaker scene titled “A Meeting & A Parting,” written by Darryl Thompson. A huge thank you to Canterbury Shaker Village for allowing us to film there! Cheers to Jim, Rick, and Teresa, who braved the cold, dark barn to create a warm and memorable scene. Next up: The Fort by Bill Adams. We are looking for someone experienced with lighting to join the film crew. Contact us at Canterbury300@gmail.com.