Shaker Discovery Tours Take a deep dive into the Shaker world! Join us on a one-hour Shaker Discovery Tour each Wednesday through October 25. Led by experienced Village staff, each tour focuses on a single subject–architecture, textiles, foodways, woodworking, or treasures from our vault—that illuminates the Shaker experience and legacy. The featured topic changes weekly; [...]
Learn basic blacksmithing skills at the Village’s coal-fired forge in a private lesson with instructor Rick Ryer. First Saturdays: June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, October 7.
Shaker Discovery Tours Take a deep dive into the Shaker world! Join us on a one-hour Shaker Discovery Tour each Wednesday through October 25. Led by experienced Village staff, each tour focuses on a single subject–architecture, textiles, foodways, woodworking, or treasures from our vault—that illuminates the Shaker experience and legacy. The featured topic changes weekly; [...]
Join photographer John Mancia for an investigation and hands-on photography workshop that explores Shaker light. During the workshop, participants will explore the meaning of light to the Shakers, visit several Shaker buildings to examine the interplay of light and architecture, and experiment with light in their own photography.
Advanced Oval Box Making: Oval Carriers Saturday-Sunday, October 14-15 10 am to 3 pm each day Registration fee: $150, $135 members, plus an $80 cash-only materials fee, payable directly to the instructor. Includes admission to the Village Make a nesting set of three oval carriers in this two-day workshop with instructor Bob Balcom. Participants will hone their [...]
Shaker Discovery Tours Take a deep dive into the Shaker world! Join us on a one-hour Shaker Discovery Tour each Wednesday through October 25. Led by experienced Village staff, each tour focuses on a single subject–architecture, textiles, foodways, woodworking, or treasures from our vault—that illuminates the Shaker experience and legacy. The featured topic changes weekly; [...]
Shaker Discovery Tours Take a deep dive into the Shaker world! Join us on a one-hour Shaker Discovery Tour each Wednesday through October 25. Led by experienced Village staff, each tour focuses on a single subject–architecture, textiles, foodways, woodworking, or treasures from our vault—that illuminates the Shaker experience and legacy. The featured topic changes weekly; [...]
HALLOWEEN AT HANCOCK Saturday, October 28 10AM-3PM Included with admission/free for members Halloween is here! Join us at the Village for our annual Halloween at Hancock. Come in costume and enjoy the Village at your own pace as you learn how the Shakers celebrated Halloween. Trick or treat at the historic buildings. Hear Shaker ghost [...]
Shaker Discovery Tours Take a deep dive into the Shaker world! Join us on a one-hour Shaker Discovery Tour. Led by experienced Village staff, each tour focuses on a single subject–architecture, textiles, foodways, woodworking, or treasures from our vault—that illuminates the Shaker experience and legacy. The featured topic changes weekly; see the complete schedule below. [...]
Shaker Discovery Tours Take a deep dive into the Shaker world! Join us on a one-hour Shaker Discovery Tour. Led by experienced Village staff, each tour focuses on a single subject–architecture, textiles, foodways, woodworking, or treasures from our vault—that illuminates the Shaker experience and legacy. The featured topic changes weekly; see the complete schedule below. [...]
Find out at our four part Shaker Supper Series. Enjoy a delicious communal meal