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  • Shaker Supper – May 7

    Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Each 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. 

  • Baby Animals: April 18th-May 10th

    Baby Animals 2026
    Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Welcome the arrival of Spring with our BABY ANIMALS FESTIVAL! Meet our newest farm babies – lambs, piglets, calves, chicks and kids (goats, that is)–and enjoy events and activities throughout the Village, from daily talks about the farm and the Shakers to craft demonstrations to walks along the Farm & Forest Trail.  To allow enough time [...]

  • Behind the Scenes Tour – Baby Animals

    Behind the Scenes Tour 2026
    Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    BEHIND THE SCENES TOURS April 18 – May 10, 10am Offered daily during Baby Animals. Hop aboard the hay wagon to start your hour-long tour with Farmer Billy and learn more about how the farm works. Visit with our newest arrivals of calves, lambs, kids, piglets, and chicks in the Round Stone Barn, Dairy Ell, [...]

  • Terrarium Workshop featuring the Round Stone Barn!

    Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Saturday, May 16 10 am to 12 pm Registration fee:  $60/$54 for HSV members (includes all materials and admission to the Village.) Make a terrarium that features the Village’s Round Stone Barn (200 years old this year!) With soil, plants, and other natural elements, create an imaginative environment that celebrates this iconic building. Class includes live plants, [...]

  • Beginner Oval Boxmaking

    Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Beginner Oval Boxmaking: Sizes 0-3 Date: Saturday-Sunday, May 16-17 (two-day workshop) Time: 10 am to 3 pm REGISTRATION FEE: $300/$270 members (includes all materials) A great introduction to oval box making. Participants will hone their skills in crafting swallowtails and bending bands while making several different sizes of the iconic Shaker box.  No prior oval [...]

  • Shaker Discovery Tour: Ann Lee

    Discovery Tour
    Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    The Real Testament: Behind-the-Scenes with Ann Lee’s Legacy Sunday, May 17, at 1 pm 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 the origins, [...]

  • Shaker Supper – June 4

    Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Each 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. 

  • Rustic Berry Basket

    Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Rustic Berry Basket DATE: Saturday, June 13, 2026 TIME:  10 am – 3 pm REGISTRATION FEE: $50/$45 for HSV members. Includes admission to the Village MATERIALS FEE: $35 payable directly to the instructor the day of the workshop. This charming and rustic Berry Basket is made from smoked reed with accents of color and Shaker [...]

  • Craft Beer & BBQ Dinner: June 19

    Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    The brewers from Bright Ideas Brewing bring their locally crafted beers to pair with a delicious BBQ dinner prepared by Woodlife Kitchen Chef Peter Belmonte. Discover the deep-rooted flavors of each beverage while savoring dinner overlooking the gardens. It’s a great way to kick-off Father’s Day weekend!

  • Food Workshop:  Making Fruit Curds

    Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Food Workshop:  Making Fruit Curds DATE: Saturday, June 20, 2026 TIME:  10 am-12:30 pm REGISTRATION FEE:  $50/$45 (HSV members). Includes Village admission and all materials. Prepare for summer with a workshop on fruit curds!  We’ll make lime, raspberry and that universal favorite, lemon. This workshop celebrates the spirit and legacy of Shaker food preservation. Shaker [...]