Mushroom 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 [...]
The 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 [...]
Timber 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Spend 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.
Saturday, September 26 Included in admission/free to members.
Spend 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.
Back Porch Concert: The Housie Shakers Sunday, September 27
Wildlife Walk on the Farm & Forest Trail Wednesday, September 30, 2026 9 am (note: walk begins before the Village opens) Free to HSV members; $20 for non-members (includes all-day admission to the Village, which opens at 10 am) Take a mid-week wander on the Village’s Farm and Forest Trail with naturalists Tim Case and [...]