Learning Exercise
Hancock Shaker Village
The Hancock Shaker Village, located in western Massachusetts, was an active Shaker community from 1783-1960. The village... see more
Exercise
Click Shakers and read a brief review of the basic tenets of the Shaker faith.
Click site index. Click on each of the following buildings: Brick Dwelling, Round Stone Barn, Trustee's House, and Meeting House. Gather information about each of these four structures.
Click Detailed Hancock Shaker Village Information. Click on each building listed and gather information about each one.
Write a 5-7 page paper answering this question. "How was the Shaker faith expressed in the earthly architectural creations they built?"
Disciplines
- Humanities / History / Topical / Religion
Audience
Technical Notes
Requirements
Topics
United States, Religion
Type of Task
Learning Objectives
To acquaint students with how the Shakers expressed their faith in the things they made.