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Feb 7, 2018 · Quick Facts. Hancock Village was established in western Massachusetts in the late 1780s and thrived as an active Shaker community until the 1950s. Hancock was divided into six family groups, and was comprised of communal dwellings, craft shops, a meetinghouse, and barns. Like most Shaker communities, building design was driven by function ...
“The Hancock Shaker Village collection, begun in 1960, has grown through purchase, gift, and bequest to become the largest documented and representative collection of Shaker artifacts available to the public at an original restored Shaker site” with over 22,000 objects including furniture, tools and equipment, household objects, art ...
Lodging options range from chic country B&Bs to a grand hotel. We are centrally located for a unique, successful, and memorable country wedding. Contact Kristie Jacobson, Marketing & Event Manager at kjacobson@hancockshakervilliage.org. (413) 433-0188 x117.
HANCOCK SHAKER VILLAGE SPRING/SUMMER 2023 SEASON AT A GLANCE BABY ANIMALS FESTIVAL April 15th - May 7th. Daily 11am-4pm. Activities for all ages during Baby Animals – for schedule, visit HancockShakerVillage.org BEHIND THE SCENES TOURS April 15th - May 7th. Daily 10am-11am Hop aboard our hayride and get the dirt about our farm from our farmers.
Feb 17, 2024 · Event Series: The Big Chill at Hancock Shaker Village Details Date: February 17 Time: ... Pittsfield, MA 01201 1-413-499-9348. Click to contact us. Follow us:
Shaker Mountain, 1,835 feet (559 m), is a prominent peak in the Taconic Mountains of western Massachusetts. The mountain is located in Pittsfield State Forest and is named after the nearby Hancock Shaker Village, a former Shaker religious colony and now a historic site. The summit is wooded and is traversed by the Shaker Trail, a loop trail that begins at the historic site. The mountain is ...
