The World of Robert Roberts Tour at Gore Place
In honor of Black History Month, Gore Place will offer an evening tour highlighting the life and activism of Robert Roberts, author of "The House Servants Directory" (1827). The tour […]
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Gore Place 52 Gore St., Waltham, MA, United States
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Looking for Robert Roberts: Moments and Mysteries
Gore Place 52 Gore St., Waltham, MA, United StatesWith the 1827 publication of his "House Servant’s Directory"—while employed as a manservant for the elite Bostonians Christopher and Rebecca Gore—Robert Roberts became America’s first commercially published Black author. A leader in Boston’s free Black community, he was a church deacon, a businessman, an abolitionist, and a fighter for civil rights. In this talk, we’ll […]
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In the words of Austen and Roberts
Gore Place 52 Gore St., Waltham, MA, United StatesEnjoy an evening visit to Rebecca Gore’s beautiful 1806 mansion! You'll see the graceful great stairs, the lovely oval withdrawing room, peacock parlor, great hall, bed chambers, sitting rooms, and more. Along the way, hear the words of early 19th-century authors Jane Austen and Robert Roberts describing life on this lovely country estate. The style […]
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The World of Robert Roberts tour at Gore Place
Gore Place 52 Gore St., Waltham, MA, United StatesGore Place will offer an evening tour highlighting the life and activism of Robert Roberts, author of the "House Servant’s Directory" (1827) and head of household staff for Christopher and […]
Free