 Festival of Trees at Hancock Shaker VillageThe origins of the Berkshire Museum's Festival of Trees event was founded on collaboration, and this year, thanks to a partnership with Hancock Shaker Village, this sentiment has come full circle.  Hancock Shaker Village Announces Multi-Year Grant Award, Endowment ChallengeHancock Shaker Village received more than $2.34 million in grant support from Lilly Endowment Inc., which will be used to activate new galleries with world-class exhibition space, new interpretive resources, and an enriching slate of programming for visitors. Hancock Shaker Village Announces Plans for New Visitor Center & Center for Shaker StudiesThis project follows several years of strategic planning, design work, and fundraising efforts.  Baby Animals Festival Back at Hancock Shaker VillageThe mission of Hancock Shaker Village is to preserve the history of the Shakers and to educate the public about them, and the baby animals are a big contributor to that.  Hancock Shaker Village 'The Big Chill' Celebrated Berkshire WinterHancock Shaker Village's "The Big Chill" event turned out to be chillier and snowier than expected.  Hancock Shaker Village Radiant NightsAdmission is free for members and children twelve and under.  Hancock Shaker Village: Thanksgiving on the FarmThere will be a variety of tours, talks, and demos throughout the weekend. Free Community Day at Hancock Shaker VillageAdmission is free all day for all ages.  Hancock Shaker Village Farm-to-table DinnerThe dinner includes a menu of organic vegetables and meats from the Village's farm—the oldest working farm in the Berkshires, as well as specialty grown vegetables, fruit, and flowers from 328North Farm, in Williamstown. Hancock Shaker Village Celebrates Shaker Design on StampsThe U.S. Postal Service will issue Shaker Design stamps to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the arrival of the Shakers in America.  Radiant Nights at Hancock Shaker VillageHistoric village shimmers with video projections, bigger holiday surprises, farm animals, and more |
