Haunted Hancock for Kids: Oct 25
A tour of Shaker ghosts and mystery especially designed for kids ages 8-12 (and at least one adult companion). The 45-minute walking tour includes a spooky walk through the Village and a visit to the Brick Dwelling.
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Haunted Hancock Tour: Oct 25
Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesA spine-chilling evening of Shaker ghosts and mystery. Walk the dark paths of the Village, venture into the cellar of the Trustees’ Office to see gravestones, hear true tales of ghostly sightings, and learn about the Shakers’ role in the spiritualist movement. 90-minute walking tour.
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Shaker Discovery Tours
Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesTake a deep dive into the Shaker world! Join us on a 90-minute Shaker Discovery Tour. Led by experienced Village staff, each tour focuses on a single subject—architecture, foodways, medicinal herbs, spirituality, and textiles—that illuminates the Shaker experience and legacy. The featured topic changes weekly; see the complete schedule below. Tours begin at 10 am. [...]
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Haunted Hancock Tour: Oct 30
Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesA spine-chilling evening of Shaker ghosts and mystery. Walk the dark paths of the Village, venture into the cellar of the Trustees’ Office to see gravestones, hear true tales of ghostly sightings, and learn about the Shakers’ role in the spiritualist movement. 90-minute walking tour.
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Celebrate the Cranberry
Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesWith Thanksgiving on the horizon, it's time to celebrate the cranberry. Hancock Shakers gathered cranberries in a bog near the North Family and kept them for use all winter long. This workshop will examine several Shaker cranberry recipes and cook up several modern takes on these offerings just in time for you to plan your [...]
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Woven Willow Holiday Decorations & Ornaments
Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesSunday, November 9, 2025 Time: 1-4 pm Get into the holiday spirit as you weave with willow to create delightful trees, reindeer, and stars. Instructor Heleny Cook shares her expertise in willow weaving in this new workshop offering at the Village. No experience needed. Suitable for ages 14 and up. REGISTRATION FEE: $120 ($108 for [...]
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Walk on the Wild Side: Nov 28
Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesWalk on the Wild Side Friday, November 28 11 am AND 1 pm Escape the hectic pace of Black Friday with a leisurely guided walk on the Village’s one-mile Farm & Forest Trail. As we explore the end-of-autumn pasture and woods, we’ll consider the Shakers’ relationship to the natural world and how the landscape has [...]
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Shop ‘n’ Sip: Nov 28
Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesAvoid the crowds on Black Friday and enjoy the ease of shopping at Shaker Mercantile, a unique store celebrating the region’s best artisan makers and handcrafted gifts.
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Kissing Ball, The Original Mistletoe, Workshop
Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesOh what fun it is to make…an outdoor decoration that lasts for weeks!! In this workshop you will learn the technique to make and decorate an evergreen ball. Registration fee: $60/$54 for HSV members; all materials included.
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Shaker Supper: November 29 – CANCELED
Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesEach Supper begins with a special presentation from an expert interpreter of the Shakers, providing an opportunity for you to learn more about the fascinating ways the Shakers lived and thrived.
