Hancock Shaker Village Celebrates Shaker Design on Stamps
PITTSFIELD, Mass. Hancock Shaker Village announced it has been selected as the host site for the launch of a special line of commemorative Shaker Design stamps on June 20, 2024.
The U.S. Postal Service will issue Shaker Design stamps to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the arrival of the Shakers in America. The set of 12 stamps celebrates the beauty of Shaker design and features photographs of items that highlight its core elements: simplicity and utility, said a press release.
"It’s an honor to be selected by USPS as the host site for the Shaker Design stamp launch," said Carrie Holland, director and CEO of Hancock Shaker Village. "These stamps pay tribute to the unique nature of Shaker design and its place in
Americana, and we invite the whole community to celebrate this special day for the Pittsfield and the Shaker community with free admission to the Village on June 20."
The stamps feature images taken at Hancock Shaker Village and other historic Shaker sites across the United States.
In conjunction with the USPS First Day of Issue celebrations, Hancock Shaker Village will host a variety of activities throughout the Village featuring programs for all ages including: postcard-making crafts, a stamp scavenger hunt, a pop-up
bar with specialty beverages, lectures, tours, special exhibits, and other farm
activities.
The 12 stamps will be on display in the Round Stone Barn along with a pop-up shop where the stamps will be available for sale from 11am to 4pm on June 20.
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