The village is well run and plan on spending at least a few hours there to see all the buildings. The machine shop was extremely worthwhile as a staff member showed how they used hydro power to run items like a band saw and other carpentry tools. The round stone barn is huge and a staff member will explain how... More

My wife and I had visited the shaker village in New Hampshire a few years ago and as for the many similar things they had, many of the structures were different. This place is worth checking out especially if you can get the multi museum pass at a discounted rate

Excellent place to visit. We spend most of the day here. It was not busy being early in the season. Very interesting and informative. A few of the buildings had staff in costume to give explanations or demonstrate what happened in the building. We enjoyed see the turbine being demonstrated. The barn is fascinating. Beautiful walks and there are animals... More

Hancock Shaker Village presents the Shakers' history in an informative and interesting way. Many exhibit buildings had costumed staff demonstrating Shaker crafts/skills and visitors were encouraged to participate with questions and in some cases, could participate in the demonstration. The programs were designed for all age groups. Signage was excellent and very user friendly. A most pleasant way to spend... More

We visited the Hancock Shaker Village on a driving trip through New England and were very glad we stopped. We had visited a similar spot called "Old Wisconsin" on a previous trip and had really enjoyed the history and enactors, so we were hoping for something similar. The history of the Shakers was unknown to us and visiting the village... More

visited on the way home form Springfield MA wonderful experience the self walking tour was great with historical information about the Shakers. They were a peaceful people, welcoming to all and perfected some crafts--- furniture, dairy products etc.. Activities for children, they can dress up like Shaker children and learn different skills ie: weaving, milking a cow (fake of course,... More

This is the third Shaker Village we have been to. Out of the three this would be my third favorite. The one in Kentucky would be my favorite and the one in New Hampshire (which was the first and where I got interested in the history) was the most informative. Definitely happy that we stopped

This gorgeous spread of farmland and handsome centuries-old buildings can't help but stimulate interest in the Shakers. The staff describes in simple, accessible terms, without dogma, this uniquely American phenomenon -- an experiment in social egalitarianism and utopianism founded by Ann Lee. The music demonstration was excellent, and the tour of the Brick House led by John was full of... More

The website promised much and delivered, an absolutely fantastic time. All the exhibits were well restored and self explanatory. Make time for the farm\wood trail, very pleasant. Had a tea and cookie from the cafe which was really good.