Shaker Geology Walk Sunday, September 13 10-11:30 am UPDATE: Because this walk includes some indoor and/or covered spaces, the walk will proceed in spite of the forecast. PLEASE DRESS APPROPRIATELY. Fee: none (This walk does not include general admission to the Village. Admission to the Village can be purchased after the Walk.) This walk honors [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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!
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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: 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 [...]
Join us for a personalized view of the Shaker world on a ninety-minute tour led by experienced Village staff. The topic for Wednesday, September 23, 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 [...]