Inspired by the Shakers, learn tips and techniques for preserving the food you grow or gather at harvest time. To extend the viability of the food we grow and gather, this workshop will focus on techniques for canning, pickling, and freezing. Shaker practices and recipes will be our inspiration. You will leave with practical tips, […]
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios, Food and Drinks
Spend the weekend celebrating what makes the Berkshires special: fine artisanship, local food, breathtaking beauty, exploring the trail, and family fun. This year's Country Fair includes live music by The Beaks at 11am on Saturday and The Housie Shakers at noon on Sunday, horse drawn carriage rides, workshops and demonstrations, antique quilt show, farmer's market, […]
Join us for this antique car show!
Exhibits, Family Friendly, Outdoor Event
Spend the weekend celebrating what makes the Berkshires special: fine artisanship, local food, breathtaking beauty, exploring the trail, and family fun. This year's Country Fair includes live music by The Beaks at 11am on Saturday and The Housie Shakers at noon on Sunday, horse drawn carriage rides, workshops and demonstrations, antique quilt show, farmer's market, […]
Explore the construction of the iconic Shaker box in these two-day workshops. 06/21 and 06/22: Boxmaking sizes 0-3 08/9 and 08/10: Boxmaking sizes 4-6 10/04 and 10/05: Advanced boxmaking
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios
Explore the construction of the iconic Shaker box in these two-day workshops. 06/21 and 06/22: Boxmaking sizes 0-3 08/9 and 08/10: Boxmaking sizes 4-6 10/04 and 10/05: Advanced boxmaking
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios
Learn basic blacksmithing skills at the Village’s coal-fired forge.
The popular Shaker Supper series will return to Hancock Shaker Village for the 2025 season. The four-part series includes special presentations from a variety of compelling Shaker experts sharing their unique perspectives on the many fascinating ways the Shakers lived and thrived throughout the years. Depending on the discussion topic, short tours of the historic […]
Food and Drinks, History and Heritage
Learn basic blacksmithing skills at the Village’s coal-fired forge.
The popular Shaker Supper series will return to Hancock Shaker Village for the 2025 season. The four-part series includes special presentations from a variety of compelling Shaker experts sharing their unique perspectives on the many fascinating ways the Shakers lived and thrived throughout the years. Depending on the discussion topic, short tours of the historic […]
Food and Drinks, History and Heritage