Hancock Shaker Village

57 reviews

+1 (413) 443-0188

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1843 W Housatonic St

Pittsfield, MA 01201

+1 (413) 443-0188

http://www.hancockshakervillage.org

Hancock Shaker Village is a living history museum committed to bringing the Shaker story to life and preserving it for future generations. Called the "City of Peace" by the Shakers who lived here for 179 years until 1960, this community was the third of 19 major Shaker Villages located in New York, New England, Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana. There are 20 historic buildings on this site. The values that the Shakers embraced -- equality, pacifism, community, sustainability, responsible land stewardship, innovation, simplicity and quality in work -- still resonate here. The working farm is the oldest in the Berkshires. Visit the gardens and animals, meet the interpreters, see demonstrations, hike the trails, immerse yourself in unique art exhibitions, and explore. A farm-to-table cafe is on site.

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Reviews

4.557 reviews

Patty L.

4/29/2025

So enjoyable to visit with the baby animals as well as the historic Shaker Village. Beautiful gift shop on the way out.

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Kenneth T.

5/28/2025

Not sure how this is rated so high... Came here after seeing a billboard mentioning the baby farm animals and activities. When paying, the person at the counter told us where the baby animals...

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Emma M.

7/19/2024

The Hancock Village is a beautiful place for families, couples , and anyone looking to have a good time. The site is educational, fun, and immersive. It was almost as if I was walking around in a...

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Krystyn P.

9/4/2023

So the Shaker Village is an interesting stop and the goats and sheep are exceptionally sweet. However, this rating is for the cafe. After departing the farm and the store, I expected either basic...

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Jessica R.

9/30/2024

Went on a beautiful autumn day. Learned so much about the Shaker Community I never knew about! There were exciting factoids everywhere - from their Shaker boxes with arrowheads to the fact they...

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