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  • Farm-to-Table Dinner: September 12

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

    Celebrated Michelin-starred chef David Israelow, known for his elevated farm-to-table approach, creates a memorable dining experience set in the heirloom gardens in front of the Round Stone Barn.

  • Housatonic Heritage Hike: Shaker Geology Walk

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

    Shaker Geology Walk Sunday, September 13 10-11:30 am Fee:  none (NOTE: This walk does not include general admission to the Village. Admission to the Village can be purchased after the Walk.) This walk honors the 200th anniversary of the Round Stone Barn.  Spend the morning exploring the rocks, stones, and landforms around historic Hancock Shaker [...]

  • Shaker Discovery Tour: Food & Farming

    Join us for a personalized view of the Shaker world on a ninety-minute tour led by experienced Village staff.  The topic for Monday, September 14, is Shaker Food & Farming. In celebration of the Round Stone Barn's 200th anniversary (built in 1826), this tour examines the Shakers' extensive agricultural initiatives and innovations by visiting the [...]

  • Shaker Discovery Tour: The Real Testament

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

    The Real Testament: Behind-the-Scenes with Ann Lee's Legacy Wednesday, September 16, 10:30 am 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 [...]

  • Homeschool Day – September 17

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

    Explore the Village with at-your-own-pace activities that complement your studies at home. Meet up with other homeschool friends—or make some new ones! 

  • Shaker Discovery Tour: Shaker Design

    Join us for a personalized view of the Shaker world on a ninety-minute tour led by experienced Village staff.  The topic for Friday, September 18, 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 [...]

  • Herb Workshop:  Calendula and Mint

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

    DATE: Saturday, September 19, 2026 TIME: 10 am-12 pm REGISTRATION FEE: $60/$54 for HSV members; all materials and admission to the Village included. Explore the benefits of two special plants—mint and calendula, both grown by the Shakers--as you create a variety of body care products. This is a hands-on herbal class where we will create [...]

  • Housatonic Heritage Hike: Mushroom Walk on the Farm and Forest Trail

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

    Mushroom Walk on the Farm and Forest Trail with Mass Audubon Sunday, September 20 1-2:30 pm Fee:  none (NOTE: This walk does not include general admission to the Village. Admission to the Village can be purchased before or after the Walk.) The forests and fields of the Berkshires are home to fungi that come in a [...]

  • Shaker Discovery Tour: The Real Testament

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

    The Real Testament: Behind-the-Scenes with Ann Lee's Legacy Monday, September 21, 10:30 am 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 [...]

  • Timber Framing Workshop

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

    Timber Framing Workshop:  A Traditional Approach Date: Wednesday-Sunday, September 23-27, 2026 (five-day workshop) Time:  9 am-5 pm Workshop Content Learn the traditional art of timber-framing in the beautiful setting of Hancock Shaker Village. During the five-day workshop, participants will cut, assemble, and raise a small timber-framed building using traditional hand tools. About the Instructors Neil [...]