• Celebrate Chicks (and Other Animals) with Berkshire Museum!

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

    Celebrate Chicks (and Other Animals) with Berkshire Museum! Monday, April 20 Wednesday, April 22 Saturday, April 25 Throughout the day; included in admission We welcome our friends from the Berkshire Museum as they "take over" the Discovery Barn's back room on select days during Baby Animals. Inspired by the chicks in the Discovery Barn brooder, [...]

  • Song & Story Program: Barnyard Critters in Herds, Flocks & Litters

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

    Wednesday, April 22 (rain date: Thursday, April 23) Programs at 11:30 am & 1:30 pm  Included in admission; program will take place within the Village near the Round Stone Barn.  Folksinger and storyteller Tim Van Egmond presents “Barnyard Critters In Herds, Flocks & Litters” at Baby Animals!  All ages are welcome for this family program [...]

  • Song & Story Program: Barnyard Critters in Herds, Flocks & Litters

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

    Wednesday, April 22 (rain date: Thursday, April 23) Programs at 11:30 am & 1:30 pm  Included in admission; program will take place within the Village near the Round Stone Barn.  Folksinger and storyteller Tim Van Egmond presents “Barnyard Critters In Herds, Flocks & Litters” at Baby Animals!  All ages are welcome for this family program [...]

  • Celebrate Chicks (and Other Animals) with Berkshire Museum!

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

    Celebrate Chicks (and Other Animals) with Berkshire Museum! Monday, April 20 Wednesday, April 22 Saturday, April 25 Throughout the day; included in admission We welcome our friends from the Berkshire Museum as they "take over" the Discovery Barn's back room on select days during Baby Animals. Inspired by the chicks in the Discovery Barn brooder, [...]

  • Weaving Demonstrations with the Hudson-Mohawk Weavers’ Guild

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

    Saturday, May 2 throughout the day, included in admission Members of the Hudson-Mohawk Weavers' Guild will be on hand in the Sisters' Dairy and Weave Shop to provide hands-on instruction about the joys and challenges of weaving.  Drop-in to learn more about what goes into weaving a blanket or scarf and try it yourself!  

  • Spinning Demonstrations with the Berkshire Hills and Dales Spinners

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

    Sunday, May 3 throughout the day, included in admission The Berkshire Hills and Dales Spinners return for their annual spring visit to the Sisters' Dairy and Weave Shop.  Enjoy demonstrations of different techniques and tools and learn more about the joys and challenges of spinning wool and other fibers.  

  • 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. 

  • Blacksmithing 101 for 1 on 1

    Blacksmithing 101 for 1-on-1
    Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Blacksmithing 1-on-1 DATE: Saturday, May 9 (Other 2026 dates: June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12, October 10, 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 [...]

  • 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 [...]