• 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, October 5, 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, October 7, 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 [...]

  • 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, October 9, 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 [...]

  • Advanced Oval Box Making: Large Boxes #6 & #7

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

    Advanced Oval Boxmaking: Large Boxes #6 & #7 Date: Saturday-Sunday, October 10-11, 2026 (two-day workshop) Time:  10 am to 4 pm REGISTRATION FEE: $300/$270 members (includes all materials) Participants will hone their skills in crafting swallowtails and bending bands while making  larger oval boxes (sizes 6 & 7).  This workshop is a great next step [...]

  • 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 Saturday, October 10, 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: 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 Tuesday, October 13, 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: 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 Wednesday, October 14, 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 [...]

  • Shaker Supper – October 15

    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. 

  • 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 Friday, October 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 [...]

  • Pumpkin Extravaganza – Family Day at the Village: October 17

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

    Included in admission/free to members Celebrate Halloween AND all things pumpkin. Wear your costume, trick-or-treat through the Village, meet Valerian the Garden Witch, decorate a pumpkin, and visit the Dwelling kitchen.