The Real Testament: Behind-the-Scenes with Ann Lee's Legacy Friday, August 14, 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 [...]
Join us for a personalized view of the Shaker world on a ninety-minute tour led by experienced Village staff. The topic for Monday, August 17, 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 [...]
The Real Testament: Behind-the-Scenes with Ann Lee's Legacy Wednesday, August 19, 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 [...]
DATE: Saturday, August 22, 2026 TIME: 10 am-12 pm REGISTRATION FEE: $60/$54 for HSV members; all materials and admission to the Village included. Explore the beauty and qualities of lavender as you create a variety of products—soap, body spray, lip conditioner, and syrup--and learn the many benefits of this classic herb. Participants will go home [...]
The brewers from Hot Plate Brewing bring their locally crafted beers to pair with a delicious BBQ dinner prepared by Just Kickin’ It Bar-B-Que. Discover the deep-rooted flavors of each beverage while savoring dinner in the Timber Frame overlooking the Village gardens. More about Hot Plate Brewing Co: Voted #3 Best New Brewery in USA [...]
NEW OFFERING: Twill Woven Waste Basket Workshop DATE: Saturday, September 12, 2026 TIME: 10 am to 3 pm REGISTRATION FEE: $50/$45 for HSV members. Includes admission to the Village. MATERIALS FEE: $20 materials fee payable directly to the instructor on the day of the workshop. This twill woven waste basket begins with a solid woven [...]
Celebrated Michelin-starred chef David Israelow, known for his elevated farm-to-table approach, creates a memorable dining experience set in the heirloom gardens in front of the Round Stone Barn.
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!
DATE: 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 [...]
Timber Framing Workshop: A Traditional Approach Date: Wednesday-Sunday, September 23-27, 2026 (five-day workshop) Time: 9 am-5 pm Learn the traditional art of timber-framing in the beautiful setting of Hancock Shaker Village. Under the guidance of instructors Neil Godden and Adrian Almquist, participants will cut a small timber-framed building using traditional hand tools. Register directly with [...]