Broom Workshop: Short Wooden Handled Hearth Broom DATE: Sunday, October 25, 2026 TIME: 1-4 pm REGISTRATION FEE: $70/$63 for HSV members; all materials included. Includes admission to the Village This 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 [...]
The Real Testament: Behind-the-Scenes with Ann Lee's Legacy Monday, October 26, 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 [...]
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 27, 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 [...]
HAUNTED HANCOCK Time: 7 pm An 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. Allow 90 minutes. Tours are recommended for anyone over the age of 12. Tour covers about 1/4 [...]
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 30, 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 [...]
HAUNTED HANCOCK Time: 7 pm An 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. Allow 90 minutes. Tours are recommended for anyone over the age of 12. Tour covers about 1/4 [...]
The Real Testament: Behind-the-Scenes with Ann Lee's Legacy Saturday, October 31, 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 [...]
DATE: Saturday, November 7, 2026 TIME: 10 am-11:30 am REGISTRATION 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.) Explore the beauty and qualities of lavender as you create a variety of products—soap, body spray, [...]
Food Workshop: Celebrate the Cranberry DATE: Saturday, November 14, 2026 TIME: 10 am-12:30 pm REGISTRATION FEE: $50/$45 (HSV members). Includes Village admission and all materials. With 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. [...]
NEW OFFERING: Advanced Oval Boxmaking: Holiday Ornament #00 Carrier DATE: Saturday-Sunday, November 14-15 (two-day workshop) TIME: 10 am to 3 pm REGISTRATION FEE: $225/$200 members (includes all materials) Participants 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 [...]