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Hancock Shaker VillageHancock Shaker Village, the Shakers' "City of Peace,"
beckons you to discover the way of life of America's most successful
communitarian society. Now a living history museum, the village was an active
Shaker community from 1790 to 1960. Members held all property in common and
practiced celibacy, equality and separation of the sexes, and pacifism as they
sought to create "heaven on earth." Putting their "hands to work and hearts to
God." the Shakers created a society based in spirituality but rich in
practicality and ingenuity. Discover their unique approach to life and the
remarkable fruits of their labors at Hancock Shaker Village. HOURS AND VILLAGE ADMISSIONOpen: Hancock Shaker Village is open for self-guided visits from April 3, 2010 through October 31, 2010.
Admission VISITOR AMENITIESVisitor amenities at the Village include a fully-stocked Museum Shop which carries an extensive line of reproduction Shaker furniture and furniture kits, crafts, books, herb products and gifts, and a seasonal cafe and picnic area. Walking tour brochures are available in English, French, German, Spanish and braille. LOCATION & DIRECTIONSHancock Shaker Village is located in western Massachusetts in the heart of the Berkshires. It is at the junction of Routes 20 and 41 west of Pittsfield. Convenient to the Massachusetts Turnpike, Taconic State Parkway and New York Thruway, it is a one-hour drive from Albany and a three-hour drive from New York or Boston. The Village is located near Tanglewood, the Norman Rockwell Museum, Clark Art Institute and many other major cultural attractions.
For information on lodging, contact the Berkshire Visitors' Bureau at 1-800-237-5747 or 1-413-443-9186. INFORMATIONHancock Shaker Village Web Site: www.hancockshakervillage.org Additional Information:
Interactive Map of Hancock Shaker Village. Additional Information: The Shaker Round Barn. For information on activities and events |
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