Tuesday, June 30--CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER 8:30-10 pm Registration fee: $15 for adults; $10 for children ($13.50 for HSV member adults; $9 for HSV member children) Join staff from Mass Audubon to experience a magical summer light show with your family and learn how best to view or gently catch and release fireflies! After a [...]
NEW OFFERING: Market or Harvest Basket Workshop--SOLD OUT DATE: Saturday, July 11, 2026 TIME: 10 am to 4 pm REGISTRATION FEE: $60/$54 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 basket is plenty big enough for the trip [...]
Back Porch Concert Saturday, July 11 Bar and food truck open at 5:30pm and serve all evening Concert begins at 6pm The Nields, a Massachusetts folk band featuring sisters Nerissa and Ketryna, delight audiences with their unparalleled blend of pop craftsmanship, folk sensibility, and influences of ‘60s classic rock and ‘90s alternative. KJ Nosh will [...]
HAUNTED HANCOCK Time: 8 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 [...]
Broom Workshop: Short Wooden Handled Hearth Broom--MORNING SESSION DATE: Saturday, July 18, 2026 TIME: 10 am to 1pm REGISTRATION FEE: $70/$63 for HSV members; all materials included. Includes admission to the Village This delightful wooden handled broom is a fun mid-size broom that has multiple uses. You will make a short handled broom with a [...]
Advanced Oval Boxmaking: Tall Boxes (#4 & #5) Date: Saturday-Sunday, July 18-19, 2026 (two-day workshop) Time: 10 am to 3 pm REGISTRATION FEE: $300/$270 members (includes all materials) Participants will hone their skills in crafting swallowtails and bending bands while making taller, larger oval boxes (sizes 4 & 5). This workshop is a great next [...]
Broom Workshop: Short Wooden Handled Hearth Broom (afternoon session) DATE: Saturday, July 18, 2026 TIME: 2-5 pm REGISTRATION FEE: $70/$63 for HSV members; all materials included. Includes admission to the Village This delightful wooden handled broom is a fun mid-size broom that has multiple uses. You will make a short handled broom with a finished [...]
Join us for a personalized view of the Shaker world on a ninety-minute tour led by experienced Village staff. The topic for Monday, July 20, 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 [...]
There’s something magical about the light in the Berkshires as the sun begins to set. Stroll through the Village, visit the barn, hike the Farm & Forest Trail, and soak up the golden hour views while enjoying a selection of wines from Dare Bottleshop and a selection of artisanal cheeses from High Lawn Farm. Between [...]
Join us for a personalized view of the Shaker world on a ninety-minute tour led by experienced Village staff. The topic for Monday, July 27, 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 [...]