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Hancock Shaker Village
Hancock Shaker Village Review
The third Shaker community in America, Hancock was founded in the 1790s. At its peak in the 1840s, the village had almost 300 inhabitants, who made their living farming, selling seeds and herbs, making medicines, and producing crafts. The religious community officially closed in 1960, but visitors today can still see craft demonstrations of blacksmithing, woodworking, and more. Many examples of Shaker ingenuity are visible at Hancock today: the Round Stone Barn and the Laundry and Machine Shop are two of the most interesting buildings. Also on site are a farm (with a wonderful barn), some period gardens, a museum shop with reproduction Shaker furniture, a picnic area, and a café. Visit in April and catch the Baby Animals on Shaker Farm.
- Address: Rtes. 20 & 41, 6 miles west of PittsfieldPittsfield, MA 01237 | Map It
- Phone: 413/443-0188; 800/817-1137
- Cost: $17
- Hours: Apr.--Oct., daily 10--4
- Website: www.hancockshakervillage.org
- Location: Pittsfield
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