What does CANTERBURY SHAKER VILLAGE NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA STUDY. of Canterbury Shaker Village National Heritage Area Study Authorization Act do?

This section directs the Secretary to conduct a study. The study will assess the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a National Heritage Area. The proposed National Heritage Area would be known as the "Canterbury Shaker Village National Heritage Area".

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Canterbury Shaker Village National Heritage Area Study Authorization Act

Q: What does Preamble of Canterbury Shaker Village National Heritage Area Study Authorization Act do?

This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study. The study will assess the suitability and feasibility of designating the Canterbury Shaker Village as a National Heritage Area. The bill includes provisions for 'other purposes' not further detailed in this section.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Canterbury Shaker Village National Heritage Area Study Authorization Act do?

This bill is formally titled Canterbury Shaker Village National Heritage Area Study Authorization Act.

Q: What does FINDINGS. of Canterbury Shaker Village National Heritage Area Study Authorization Act do?

This section establishes findings related to Canterbury Shaker Village. Canterbury Shaker Village was established in 1792 and played a significant role in the history of the Shakers, a long-lived utopian religious group. The Shaker movement was a component of the Second Great Awakening and contributed to the diversification of American society. The Shakers practiced communal living, celibacy, equality of the sexes, pacifism, and technological invention, and developed distinctive architecture and arts. Canterbury Shaker Village became the home of the Shaker Central Ministry, consolidating remnants of other Shaker settlements. In 1969, Canterbury Shaker Village transitioned to a nonprofit museum, Canterbury Shaker Village, Inc. Canterbury Shaker Village was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1992. The Village encompasses approximately 700 acres, 25 buildings, and extensive archaeological resources. Extensive research and documentation have been conducted on Canterbury Shaker Village, highlighting its national significance and educational value.

Q: What does DEFINITIONS. of Canterbury Shaker Village National Heritage Area Study Authorization Act do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. The term 'Secretary' refers to the Secretary of the Interior. The term 'State' refers to the State of New Hampshire. The term 'study area' is defined as the geographic boundaries of the Canterbury Shaker Village National Historic Landmark in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

Last updated: 9/15/2025 · Introduced: 9/15/2025

Author: Maggie Hassan (D-NH)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill authorizes a study by the Secretary of the Interior to evaluate the possibility of designating Canterbury Shaker Village as a National Heritage Area.
The study will specifically assess the suitability and feasibility of establishing the 'Canterbury Shaker Village National Heritage Area' in New Hampshire.
The bill recognizes Canterbury Shaker Village's historical significance, including its role in the Shaker movement, its designation as a National Historic Landmark, and its educational value.

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