Back Porch Concert: The Housie Shakers – September 27
Back Porch Concert: The Housie Shakers Sunday, September 27
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Wildlife Walk
Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesWildlife 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 [...]
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Blacksmithing 101 for 1 on 1
Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesBlacksmithing 1-on-1 DATES: Saturday, October 10 (Other 2026 dates: May 9, June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12, November 14) TIME: 10 am to 12 pm REGISTRATION FEE: $150/$135 for members. Includes Village admission. MATERIALS FEE: $20 (cash only) payable directly to the instructor Learn basic blacksmithing skills in a private lesson at the Village’s [...]
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Advanced Oval Box Making: Large Boxes #6 & #7
Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesAdvanced Oval Boxmaking: Large Boxes #6 & #7 Date: Saturday-Sunday, October 10-11, 2026 (two-day workshop) Time: 10 am to 4 pm REGISTRATION FEE: $300/$270 members (includes all materials) Participants will hone their skills in crafting swallowtails and bending bands while making larger oval boxes (sizes 6 & 7). This workshop is a great next step [...]
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Shaker Supper – October 15
Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesEach Supper begins with a special program featuring a 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.
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Pumpkin Extravaganza – Family Day at the Village: October 17
Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesIncluded in admission/free to members Celebrate Halloween AND all things pumpkin. Wear your costume, trick-or-treat through the Village, meet Valerian the Garden Witch, decorate a pumpkin, and visit the Dwelling kitchen.
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Haunted Hancock Tour
Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesHAUNTED HANCOCK Time: 7 pm An after-hours, spine-chilling evening of ghosts and mystery. Walk the dark paths of the village with an expert guide, hear tales of ghostly sightings, and discover the Shakers’ role in the spiritualist movement. Allow 90 minutes. Tours are recommended for anyone over the age of 12. Tour covers about 1/4 [...]
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Haunted Hancock Tour
Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesHAUNTED HANCOCK Time: 7 pm An after-hours, spine-chilling evening of ghosts and mystery. Walk the dark paths of the village with an expert guide, hear tales of ghostly sightings, and discover the Shakers’ role in the spiritualist movement. Allow 90 minutes. Tours are recommended for anyone over the age of 12. Tour covers about 1/4 [...]
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Tree of Life Wreath
Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesTree of Life Wreath DATE: Saturday, October 24, 2026 TIME: 11 am-2 pm REGISTRATION FEE: $60/$54 (all materials included) This special wreath—ideal for display inside your home--is inspired by the well-known Shaker gift drawing “The Tree of Life” by Hannah Cahoon. This gift drawing, along with more than 25 others, is part of the Hancock [...]
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Haunted Hancock Tour
Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesHAUNTED HANCOCK Time: 7 pm An after-hours, spine-chilling evening of ghosts and mystery. Walk the dark paths of the village with an expert guide, hear tales of ghostly sightings, and discover the Shakers’ role in the spiritualist movement. Allow 90 minutes. Tours are recommended for anyone over the age of 12. Tour covers about 1/4 [...]
