Homeschool Day – September 17
Explore the Village with at-your-own-pace activities that complement your studies at home. Meet up with other homeschool friends—or make some new ones!
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Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States -
Shaker Discovery Tour: Shaker Design
Join us for a personalized view of the Shaker world on a ninety-minute tour led by experienced Village staff. The topic for Friday, September 18, is Shaker design. This new offering will investigate Shaker design in a closer look at the architecture and objects at Hancock Shaker Village. The tour will focus on several signature [...]
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Herb Workshop: Calendula and Mint
Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesDATE: Saturday, September 19, 2026 TIME: 10 am-12 pm REGISTRATION FEE: $60/$54 for HSV members; all materials and admission to the Village included. Explore the benefits of two special plants—mint and calendula, both grown by the Shakers--as you create a variety of body care products. This is a hands-on herbal class where we will create [...]
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Housatonic Heritage Hike: Mushroom Walk on the Farm and Forest Trail
Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesMushroom Walk on the Farm and Forest Trail with Mass Audubon Sunday, September 20 1-2:30 pm Fee: none (NOTE: This walk does not include general admission to the Village. Admission to the Village can be purchased before or after the Walk.) The forests and fields of the Berkshires are home to fungi that come in a [...]
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Shaker Discovery Tour: The Real Testament
Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesThe Real Testament: Behind-the-Scenes with Ann Lee's Legacy Monday, September 21, 10:30 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 to [...]
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Timber Framing Workshop
Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesTimber Framing Workshop: A Traditional Approach Date: Wednesday-Sunday, September 23-27, 2026 (five-day workshop) Time: 9 am-5 pm Workshop Content Learn the traditional art of timber-framing in the beautiful setting of Hancock Shaker Village. During the five-day workshop, participants will cut, assemble, and raise a small timber-framed building using traditional hand tools. About the Instructors Neil [...]
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Shaker Discovery Tour: Shaker Design
Join us for a personalized view of the Shaker world on a ninety-minute tour led by experienced Village staff. The topic for Wednesday, September 23, is Shaker design. This new offering will investigate Shaker design in a closer look at the architecture and objects at Hancock Shaker Village. The tour will focus on several signature [...]
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Shaker Discovery Tour: Food & Farming
Join us for a personalized view of the Shaker world on a ninety-minute tour led by experienced Village staff. The topic for Friday, September 25, is Shaker Food & Farming. In celebration of the Round Stone Barn's 200th anniversary (built in 1826), this tour examines the Shakers' extensive agricultural initiatives and innovations by visiting the [...]
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28th Annual Country Fair: September 26th & 27th
Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesSpend the weekend celebrating what makes the Berkshires special: fine artisanship, local food, breathtaking beauty, outdoor activity, and family fun. This year’s fair includes live music, workshops and demonstrations, family activities, farm animals, a farmer’s market, craft beer, antique tractors, quilt show, and dozens of craft vendors.
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Antique Car Show: Sept 26
Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesSaturday, September 26 Included in admission/free to members.
