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SUMMARY:Haunted Hancock Tour
DESCRIPTION:HAUNTED HANCOCK  \nTime: 7 pm \nAn 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. \nAllow 90 minutes. Tours are recommended for anyone over the age of 12. Tour covers about 1/4 mile of property and includes walking on uneven terrain and climbing several flights of stairs.   \nFee: $30/27 members.  \nPre-registration required.  REGISTER HERE
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/haunted-hancock-tour-4/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Haunted Hancock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T192025Z
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SUMMARY:Broom Workshop: Spooktacular Broom
DESCRIPTION:Broom Workshop:  Spooktacular Broom! \nDATE: Sunday\, October 25\, 2026 \nTIME: 9:30 am-12 pm \nREGISTRATION FEE: $90/$81 for HSV members; includes all materials (except as noted below) and admission to the Village \nPrepare for the spooky season by making your very own Spooktacular broom. With instructor Robin Ziegler’s direction\, you will create a seasonally appropriate broom in natural broomcorn with accents of colored broomcorn and decorative elements. Decorative elements include eucalyptus\, broomcorn seeds\, grasses\, feathers\, and a charm. You will weave the broomcorn onto a handle and then sew to bring everything together. \nOne bunch of colored broomcorn is included in the registration fee. Additional colors are $5.00/bunch (payable on the day of the workshop). \nINSTRUCTOR: Robin Ziegler \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/broom-workshop-spooktacular-broom/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T160000
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SUMMARY:Broom Workshop: Hearth Broom
DESCRIPTION:Broom Workshop:  Short Wooden Handled Hearth Broom \nDATE: Sunday\, October 25\, 2026 \nTIME: 1-4 pm \nREGISTRATION FEE: $70/$63 for HSV members; all materials included. Includes admission to the Village \nThis delightful wooden handled broom is a fun mid-size broom that has multiple uses. You will make a short handled broom with a finished smooth wooden handle and all natural broom corn. You will have your color choice of nylon string and a small bunch of either black or red broom corn to add a splash of color or mix into your broom.  \nIn this workshop you will learn how to hand tie your broom to the handle\, then how to sew the broom together. This broom is a very handy size for sweeping front porches and staircases and cleaning around furniture and hearths. Children love them\, too. You can even decorate your front door with it for special occasions or simply display by your hearth. \nINSTRUCTOR: Robin Ziegler \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/broom-workshop-hearth-broom-2/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T203000
DTSTAMP:20260225T180159Z
CREATED:20260225T175749Z
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SUMMARY:Haunted Hancock Tour
DESCRIPTION:HAUNTED HANCOCK  \nTime: 7 pm \nAn 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. \nAllow 90 minutes. Tours are recommended for anyone over the age of 12. Tour covers about 1/4 mile of property and includes walking on uneven terrain and climbing several flights of stairs.   \nFee: $30/27 members.  \nPre-registration required.  REGISTER HERE
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/haunted-hancock-tour-5/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Haunted Hancock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T203000
DTSTAMP:20260225T180023Z
CREATED:20260225T175817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T180023Z
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SUMMARY:Haunted Hancock Tour
DESCRIPTION:HAUNTED HANCOCK  \nTime: 7 pm \nAn 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. \nAllow 90 minutes. Tours are recommended for anyone over the age of 12. Tour covers about 1/4 mile of property and includes walking on uneven terrain and climbing several flights of stairs.   \nFee: $30/27 members.  \nPre-registration required.  REGISTER HERE
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/haunted-hancock-tour-6/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Haunted Hancock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T113000
DTSTAMP:20260909T191522Z
CREATED:20260909T191216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T191522Z
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SUMMARY:Herb Workshop:  All Things Lavender
DESCRIPTION:DATE: Saturday\, November 7\, 2026 \nTIME: 10 am-11:30 am \nREGISTRATION FEE: $60/$54 for HSV members; all materials and admission to the Village included (NOTE:  Village is open 11 am to 4 pm in November; workshop begins before Village opens.) \nExplore 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 with their samples and with recipes to make more at home!  All materials will be provided for this hands-on workshop showcasing the amazing benefits of lavender. \nAppropriate for ages 16 and up. \nINSTRUCTOR: Caitlyn Tucker \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/herb-workshop-all-things-lavender-2/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T123000
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SUMMARY:Food Workshop: Celebrate the Cranberry
DESCRIPTION:Food Workshop: Celebrate the Cranberry \nDATE: Saturday\, November 14\, 2026 \nTIME:  10 am-12:30 pm \nREGISTRATION FEE:  $50/$45 (HSV members). Includes Village admission and all materials. \nWith Thanksgiving on the horizon\, it’s time to celebrate the cranberry.  Hancock Shakers gathered cranberries in a bog near the North Family and kept them for use all winter long. \nThis year’s workshop will focus on pear-cranberry jam and/ apple cranberry compote just in time for you to plan your Thanksgiving menu. You’ll work in the Brick Dwelling Kitchen. Suitable for ages 14 and up. \nINSTRUCTORS:  Deb Smith & Julie Smith \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/food-workshop-celebrate-the-cranberry/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260220T153342Z
CREATED:20260220T153119Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Oval Boxmaking:  Holiday Ornament #00 Carrier
DESCRIPTION:NEW OFFERING: Advanced Oval Boxmaking:  Holiday Ornament #00 Carrier \nDATE: Saturday-Sunday\, November 14-15 (two-day workshop) \nTIME:  10 am to 3 pm \nREGISTRATION FEE: $225/$200 members (includes all materials) \nParticipants will make 6 of these tiny ornaments\, perfect gifts for the holidays. Successful completion of an oval box workshop at Hancock Shaker Village or equivalent woodworking experience is required for participants in this workshop. \nINSTRUCTOR:  Bob Balcom \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/advanced-oval-boxmaking-holiday-ornament-00-carrier/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260220T150442Z
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SUMMARY:Woven Holiday Ornaments
DESCRIPTION:Woven Holiday Ornaments \nDATE: Saturday\, November 21\, 2026 \nTIME:  10 am-1 pm \nREGISTRATION FEE: $30/$27 for HSV members. Includes admission to the Village. \nMATERIALS FEE: $25 materials fee payable directly to the instructor on the day of the workshop. \nParticipants will make three woven ornaments\, perfect for the holidays.  The ornaments include an eight-pointed snowflake; a puffy heart\, woven in thin maple strips; and a reindeer woven in dyed reed. \nINSTRUCTOR: A basket maker since 1995\, Sandy Salada weaves a variety of baskets\, including patterns of her own design\, patterns by other teachers\, and reproductions of cultural and historical baskets. Sandy teaches in her home studio as well as at Shaker Heritage Society in Watervliet\, New York\, and at Hancock Shaker Village. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/woven-holiday-ornaments/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T170000
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SUMMARY:Kissing Ball\, The Original Mistletoe
DESCRIPTION:Kissing Ball\, The Original Mistletoe \nDATE: Saturday\, November 21\, 2026 \nTIME: 2-5 pm \nREGISTRATION FEE: $70/$63 for HSV members; all materials included.  \nOh what fun it is to make…an outdoor decoration that lasts for weeks!! In this workshop you will learn the technique to make and decorate an evergreen ball that looks wonderful hung on a porch\, hanging from a shepherd’s hook in your yard\, or even hanging in your house.  This is a great way to spend an afternoon with a friend and get in the holiday spirit. You don’t want to miss this class!   \nINSTRUCTOR: Jennifer Hapeman \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/kissing-ball-the-original-mistletoe/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261127T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261127T130000
DTSTAMP:20260309T223656Z
CREATED:20260309T223625Z
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SUMMARY:Green Friday Hike: November 27
DESCRIPTION:Green Friday Hike\nFriday\, November 27\, 11am & 1 pm\nIncluded in admission/free to members \nEscape the hectic pace of the holiday with a leisurely guided walk on the Village’s one-mile Farm & Forest Trail. As we explore the end-of-autumn pasture and woods\, we’ll consider the Shakers’ relationship to the natural world and how the landscape has changed over time.
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/green-friday-hike-november-27-2026/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Thanksgiving on the Farm
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261127T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260309T223906Z
CREATED:20260309T223833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T223906Z
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SUMMARY:Shop ‘n’ Sip: November 27
DESCRIPTION:Shop ‘n’ Sip\nFriday\, November 27\, 11am-4pm\nAvoid the crowds on Black Friday and enjoy the ease of shopping at Shaker Mercantile\, a unique store celebrating the region’s best artisan makers and handcrafted gifts.
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/shop-n-sip-november-27/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Thanksgiving on the Farm
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261127T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260309T224634Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T224634Z
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SUMMARY:Member Discount Days: November 27-29
DESCRIPTION:Member Discount Days\nFriday-Sunday\, November 27-29\nMembers enjoy a DOUBLE discount (20% instead of 10%) in Shaker Mercantile. Some exclusions apply.
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/member-discount-days-november-27-29/2026-11-27/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Thanksgiving on the Farm
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