Shaker Discovery Tour: Ann Lee

Discovery Tour
Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield

The Real Testament: Behind-the-Scenes with Ann Lee's Legacy Saturday, May 16, at 10 am This 90-minute guided tour explores the life and legacy of Shaker leader Ann Lee through the lens of The Testament of Ann Lee, a 2025 film by Mona Fastvold. Filmed in part at the Village, Testament is a wonderful entry point [...]

Terrarium Workshop featuring the Round Stone Barn!

Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield

Saturday, May 16 10 am to 12 pm Registration fee:  $60/$54 for HSV members (includes all materials and admission to the Village.) Make a terrarium that features the Village’s Round Stone Barn (200 years old this year!) With soil, plants, and other natural elements, create an imaginative environment that celebrates this iconic building. Class includes live plants, [...]

Beginner Oval Boxmaking

Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield

Beginner Oval Boxmaking: Sizes 0-3 Date: Saturday-Sunday, May 16-17 (two-day workshop) Time: 10 am to 3 pm REGISTRATION FEE: $300/$270 members (includes all materials) A great introduction to oval box making. Participants will hone their skills in crafting swallowtails and bending bands while making several different sizes of the iconic Shaker box.  No prior oval [...]