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Hancock Shaker Village

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Hancock Shaker Village

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1843 W Housatonic St
Pittsfield, MA United States
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Phone 413-443-0188
Website https://hancockshakervillage.org/

Hancock Shaker Village is a living history museum where families and educators can explore Shaker traditions through historic architecture, hands-on farm experiences, sustainability practices, and immersive exhibitions. With seasonal events like Baby Animals, guided tours, and community learning programs, visitors engage with topics ranging from craftsmanship and spirituality to agricultural science and design innovation. This site supports experiential learning across disciplines through its authentic village setting and dynamic programming.


Fields of Interest:

  • History
  • Agricultural Studies
  • Sustainability
  • Architecture
  • Cultural Studies
  • Traditional Skills & Trades
  • Religious Studies

Categories: Historic & Industrial Heritage Site

Events at this venue

Today
  • June 2026

  • Sat 20

    Making Fruit Curds: A Hands-On Workshop in Shaker Food Traditions

    Featured June 20 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
    Hancock Shaker Village 1843 W Housatonic St, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Discover Shaker-inspired techniques in this hands-on fruit curd workshop at the Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield, where you'll make lime, raspberry, and lemon curds while learning about the science and history behind these sweet treats. Participants ages 14+ will leave with recipes, new skills, and delicious curds to enjoy at home.

  • Sat 20
    Close-up of handcrafted brooms with natural fibers bound in colorful thread, illustrating traditional broom making techniques.

    From Broom Corn to Kitchen Tools: A Traditional Broom Workshop

    Featured June 20 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Hancock Shaker Village 1843 W Housatonic St, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Learn how to make a Turkey Wing Whisk Broom, Pot Scrubber, and Cake Tester with all-natural broom corn at Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield. Teens and adults can discover the basics of broom-making and take home three handy tools.

  • July 2026

  • Sat 18

    Hearth Broom Workshop: Learning the Craft of Broom Making

    Featured July 18 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Hancock Shaker Village 1843 W Housatonic St, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Learn how to make a short wooden handled hearth broom at Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield, customizing it with your choice of string and broom corn colors. The mid-size broom is perfect for sweeping porches, staircases, and hearths, or as a unique decoration.

  • October 2026

  • Sun 25

    Hearth Broom Workshop: Learning the Craft of Broom Making

    Featured October 25 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Hancock Shaker Village 1843 W Housatonic St, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Learn how to make a short wooden handled hearth broom at Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield, customizing it with your choice of string and broom corn colors. The mid-size broom is perfect for sweeping porches, staircases, and hearths, or as a unique decoration.

  • November 2026

  • Sat 14
    Fresh red cranberries scattered across a wooden surface, representing seasonal harvest and local foodways.

    Hands-On Workshop: Cranberry Cooking, History, and Plant Science

    Featured November 14 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
    Hancock Shaker Village 1843 W Housatonic St, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Celebrate the Cranberry and explore the culinary and cultural roots of one of North America’s most iconic native fruits. Held in the historic Brick Dwelling Kitchen at Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield, this hands-on workshop blends Shaker history with modern recipes, offers a window into cranberry botany, and connects food traditions to plant science and regional heritage.

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