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SUMMARY:Shaker Discovery Tour:  The Real Testament
DESCRIPTION:The Real Testament: Behind-the-Scenes with Ann Lee’s Legacy \nWednesday\, September 16\, 10:30 am \nThis 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 the origins\, beliefs\, and practices of the Shakers.  During the tour\, you will visit several locations used in the film– including the Brick Dwelling\, Sisters’ Dairy and Weave Shop\, the Round Stone Barn\, and the Laundry and Machine Shop—while you learn more about the Shakers’ commitment to celibacy\, communal living\, equality\, and more.  Note:  even if you haven’t seen the film\, you can still enjoy the tour! \nPre-registration is required. Registration fee\, which includes general admission to the Village\, is $40/adults\, $15/young people ages 6-17. 10% discount for HSV members. Not appropriate for children under 6. \nRegister here
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/shaker-discovery-tour-the-real-testament-9/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shaker Discovery Tour
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Day - September 17
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 17\, 10am-3pm\nImmerse yourself in the City of Peace on this day specially designed for homeschool families and celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Round Stone Barn (built in 1826). \nHomeschool discount of $3 on regular admission fees applies; library passes and members welcome. Children 12 and under are free. \nPre-register here to receive a detailed schedule the week of September 14. \nSCHEDULED ACTIVITIES  \n\n10:30 am: Round Stone Barn Tour Take a tour of this 200-year-old building (birthday this year) and learn some of its secrets\n11 am: Who Are the Shakers? An introduction\n11:30 am: Cow Wellness Check: meet our livestock manager Olive Larrivee to learn more about how she keeps track of our pastured cows.  You can help us!\n12 pm: Water Turbine Demonstration\n11-3 pm (drop-in): Lessons in the Schoolhouse\n1 pm: Farm and Forest Trail Take a guided hike along the Farm and Forest Trail\n1:30 pm: Shaker Music & Dance (also for the general public)\n2 pm: Round Stone Barn Tour Take a tour of this 200-year-old building (birthday this year) and learn some of its secrets\n\nTHROUGHOUT THE DAY ACTIVITIES \n\nMake your own artistic creation inspired by the Round Stone Barn\nVisit all of our historic buildings at your own pace\nMeet our farm animals\nTest your farmer skills with several farm-related games\nGet creative with crafts in the Discovery Barn\nMeet our blacksmiths in the Tannery
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/homeschool-day-september-17-2026/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T120000
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SUMMARY:Shaker Discovery Tour:  Shaker Design
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a personalized view of the Shaker world on a ninety-minute tour led by experienced Village staff.  \nThe 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 buildings\, including the Brick Dwelling\, the Trustees’ Office & Store\, and the Round Stone Barn.  \nPre-registration is required. Registration fee\, which includes general admission to the Village\, is $40/adults\, $15/young people ages 6-17. 10% discount for HSV members. Not appropriate for children under 6. \nRegister here \n 
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/shaker-discovery-tour-shaker-design-9/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Shaker Discovery Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T120000
DTSTAMP:20260330T211149Z
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SUMMARY:Herb Workshop:  Calendula and Mint
DESCRIPTION:DATE: Saturday\, September 19\, 2026 \nTIME: 10 am-12 pm \nREGISTRATION FEE: $60/$54 for HSV members; all materials and admission to the Village included.  \nExplore 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 herb-infused body care products and have the knowledge to re-create them at home. \nAppropriate for ages 16 and up. \nINSTRUCTOR: Caitlyn Tucker \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/herb-workshop-calendula-and-mint/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T143000
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SUMMARY:Housatonic Heritage Hike:  Mushroom Walk on the Farm and Forest Trail
DESCRIPTION:Mushroom Walk on the Farm and Forest Trail with Mass Audubon \nSunday\, September 20\n1-2:30 pm \nFee:  none (NOTE: This walk does not include general admission to the Village. Admission to the Village can be purchased before or after the Walk.) \nThe forests and fields of the Berkshires are home to fungi that come in a shocking variety of shapes\, sizes\, colors\, and life histories — and early fall is one of the best times of year to see them on full display. Designed for the curious beginner who wants to learn more about the mushrooms they’ve seen\, this outdoor program led by a Mass Audubon naturalist will explore the fundamentals of mushroom identification and share recent research about the ecological roles they fulfill. You’ll leave with inspiration and recommended resources for your next outdoor adventure. This program does not include information about foraging for edible mushrooms\, will not provide training that can be applied to mushroom collecting\, and will take place at a location where collecting mushrooms is prohibited. Wear sturdy footwear. 1.5 hours – approx. 2 miles. Please meet your guide at the picnic tables near the Leadership Parking Lot. \nRegistration recommended at Hancock Shaker Village Housatonic Heritage Hikes \nAn Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area Housatonic Heritage Hike.  The complete schedule of free walks (offered in September and early October) throughout Berkshire and Litchfield Counties can be found here:  https://housatonicheritage.org/heritage-experiences/heritage-walks/
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/housatonic-heritage-hike-mushroom-walk-on-the-farm-and-forest-trail/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T120000
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SUMMARY:Shaker Discovery Tour:  The Real Testament
DESCRIPTION:The Real Testament: Behind-the-Scenes with Ann Lee’s Legacy \nMonday\, September 21\, 10:30 am \nThis 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 the origins\, beliefs\, and practices of the Shakers.  During the tour\, you will visit several locations used in the film– including the Brick Dwelling\, Sisters’ Dairy and Weave Shop\, the Round Stone Barn\, and the Laundry and Machine Shop—while you learn more about the Shakers’ commitment to celibacy\, communal living\, equality\, and more.  Note:  even if you haven’t seen the film\, you can still enjoy the tour! \nPre-registration is required. Registration fee\, which includes general admission to the Village\, is $40/adults\, $15/young people ages 6-17. 10% discount for HSV members. Not appropriate for children under 6. \nRegister here
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/shaker-discovery-tour-the-real-testament-10/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shaker Discovery Tour
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
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SUMMARY:Timber Framing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Timber Framing Workshop:  A Traditional Approach \nDate: Wednesday-Sunday\, September 23-27\, 2026 (five-day workshop) \nTime:  9 am-5 pm \nWorkshop Content \nLearn 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. \nAbout the Instructors \nNeil Godden has been building timber frames since he got his start in this very class in 1997. Neil is the Executive Director and Operations Manager of the Heartwood School\, he has been a timber frame contractor in Western Massachusetts since 2000\, and he has been teaching Timber Framing since 1999. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and techniques for this time-tested craft\, specializing in building traditional timber frames using primarily hand tools. \nAdrian Almquist works as a carpenter and timber framer in the hills of Western Massachusetts. He began timber framing as an apprentice at the Heartwood school in 2021 and is committed to sharing what he has learned with others. \nRegistration Fee \n$925 (10% discount for HSV members) \nHow to Register \nFor this workshop\, please register directly with the instructors by completing and mailing the form found at this link.  For more information\, view the Timber Frame Workshop 2026 flyer.
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/timber-framing-workshop/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T103000
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SUMMARY:Shaker Discovery Tour:  Shaker Design
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a personalized view of the Shaker world on a ninety-minute tour led by experienced Village staff.  \nThe 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 buildings\, including the Brick Dwelling\, the Trustees’ Office & Store\, and the Round Stone Barn.  \nPre-registration is required. Registration fee\, which includes general admission to the Village\, is $40/adults\, $15/young people ages 6-17. 10% discount for HSV members. Not appropriate for children under 6. \nRegister here \n 
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/shaker-discovery-tour-shaker-design-10/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Shaker Discovery Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T120000
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SUMMARY:Shaker Discovery Tour:  Food & Farming
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a personalized view of the Shaker world on a ninety-minute tour led by experienced Village staff.  \nThe topic for Friday\, September 25\, 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 Village gardens\, the Brick Dwelling kitchen\, the Sisters’ Dairy\, the Ice House\, and the Round Stone Barn. \nPre-registration is required. Registration fee\, which includes general admission to the Village\, is $40/adults\, $15/young people ages 6-17. 10% discount for HSV members. Not appropriate for children under 6. \nRegister here \n 
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/shaker-discovery-tour-food-farming-3/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Shaker Discovery Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260309T215335Z
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SUMMARY:28th Annual Country Fair: September 26th & 27th
DESCRIPTION:Spend the weekend celebrating what makes the Berkshires special: fine artisanship\, local food\, breathtaking beauty\, outdoor activity\, and family fun. This year’s fair includes live music\, workshops and demonstrations\, family activities\, farm animals\, a farmer’s market\, craft beer\, antique tractors\, quilt show\, and dozens of craft vendors. \n\nANTIQUE CAR SHOW – Saturday\, September 26\nBACK PORCH CONCERT – THE HOUSIE SHAKERS – Sunday\, September 27\nTIMBER FRAMING WORKSHOP with instructors Dave Carlon and Neil Godden
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/28th-annual-country-fair-september-26th-27th-2026/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Country Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T160000
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SUMMARY:Antique Car Show: Sept 26
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 26 \nIncluded in admission/free to members. 
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/antique-car-show-sept-26-2026/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Country Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260309T215254Z
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SUMMARY:28th Annual Country Fair: September 26th & 27th
DESCRIPTION:Spend the weekend celebrating what makes the Berkshires special: fine artisanship\, local food\, breathtaking beauty\, outdoor activity\, and family fun. This year’s fair includes live music\, workshops and demonstrations\, family activities\, farm animals\, a farmer’s market\, craft beer\, antique tractors\, quilt show\, and dozens of craft vendors. \n\nANTIQUE CAR SHOW – Saturday\, September 26\nBACK PORCH CONCERT – THE HOUSIE SHAKERS – Sunday\, September 27\nTIMBER FRAMING WORKSHOP with instructors Dave Carlon and Neil Godden
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/28th-annual-country-fair-september-26th-27th-2/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Country Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T143000
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SUMMARY:Back Porch Concert: The Housie Shakers – September 27
DESCRIPTION:Back Porch Concert:  The Housie Shakers\nSunday\, September 27 \n 
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/back-porch-concert-the-housie-shakers-september-27-2026/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Country Fair
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