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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 ADMISSIONHancock Shaker Village is open year round (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day). Self-guided Tour Season of Village Highlights: April 7, - May 25, 2007. The Village is open daily, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Experience the Village at your own pace and explore our highlight buildings. Informative videos and friendly, knowledgeable staff are available throughout the Village to bring the Shaker story to life. Demonstrations, farm chores and other special activities throughout the day enhance your understanding of Shaker life. Explore the Main Village Season: May 26, - November 25, 2007.
Immerse yourself in the Hancock Shaker Village experience. See the Village
buildings, visit with our friendly and knowledgeable staff of interpreters and
demonstrators of traditional crafts and trades. Try your hand at making an oval box in the Discovery Room. Have an up-close encounter with our farm animals. Special and changing activities throughout the day. Guided Tour Season: Late fall , through mid-April, 2008. Learn about the Shakers and their way of life as a guide takes you through
the 1830's Brick Dwelling and the 1826 Round Stone Barn. Generally, tours are available at 1:00 PM each weekday and weekends at 11:00 AM
and 1:00 PM. It is best to call in advance for tour times, as weather conditions
may affect the schedule. Visit the Village and galleries at your own pace. Choose demonstrations, talks, and tours from a changing schedule of activities. Discover the Shaker legacy through daily craft demonstrations, talks on Shaker life and worship, first-person programs, and farm and garden demonstrations. 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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