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Hancock Shaker Village

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 10 attractions in Pittsfield
Traveler Description: An outdoor history museum that preserves and interprets the life of the Shaker community.
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Attraction type: History museum, Historic village, Farm
Address: Rt 20 Pittsfield, MA 01201
Tel: 413-443-0188
Fax: 413-447-9357

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Reviews of Hancock Shaker Village

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4 of 5 stars
Ontario
May 26, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Well restored and well kept, the Shaker Willage is a gem. The furniture is fantastic. The main boarding house is amazing in both how it was built and the ahead-of-their-time technology adopted and developed by the Shakers. In the summer I imagine that the gardens will add to the visit, once they are in full growth. The Shakers were truly... more

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5 of 5 stars
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Sep 7, 2007
4/4 found this review helpful

We visited The Hancock Shaker Village in May 2007. The Shaker Village has a wide range of exhibits showing the Shaker lifestyle and belief system. I think it was worth the price ($15 for adults) and you could easily spend a whole day here. I would recommend that you pack a picnic lunch. There weren't that many demonstrations going on... more

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5 of 5 stars
Adirondack, New York
Sep 1, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

Wonderful. You can learn so much but need to attend available programs. We also read sings, looked at many photographs and asked many questions. We spent almost all day and did not visit all buildings. Wish we could spend another 1/2 day. On the map provided with admission we noticed a trail on the property. Well, it wasn't really a... more

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5 of 5 stars
Salem, Massachusetts
Jul 21, 2007
4/4 found this review helpful

It is a gorgeous setting. Many of the views have nothing of modern life in them at all. You might as well have traveled in time back to the serene 1800's. There is a lack of staff, but each building has a video running that thoroughly explains everything and when we were there there where three demonstrations we could have... more

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3 of 5 stars
Lititz, PA
Jul 18, 2007
2/3 found this review helpful

While it is interesting to see how the Shakers lived, I found this "musuem" lacking in many ways. There is very little information provided to enhance the experience. The booklet you get when you buy your tickets is all you can expect if you don't take one of the guided tours. The staff in the various buildings were mostly disinterested... more

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5 of 5 stars
Burlington, NJ
Sep 3, 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

An excellent indoor/outdoor museum. Great interpretation, lovely exhibits, well laid out and just a beautiful place to visit. I would say pretty handicapped accessible, and easy enough to bring a stroller. Give yourself a day here - there is lots to see. They have a schedule for the day, and you can direct your own tour as you'd like. Great... more

Oct 6, 2005
4/4 found this review helpful

Surrounded by the picturesque Berkshire Hills, Hancock Shaker Village holds a wide range of demonstrations and exhibits showing the Shaker lifestyle and beliefs. The round barn and the water turbine engine in the laundry house attest to the ingenuity and efficiency which underlined Shaker living. Knowledgeable interpretters give a glimpse into the culture of both the Shakers and their neighbors.... more

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Hancock Shaker Village Address

Rt 20, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Tel: 413-443-0188 Fax: 413-447-9357