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  • Needle & Nosh: Contemporary art felting workshop

    Gore Place 52 Gore Street

    Join us for an intimate evening of needle felting, creativity, and community. We will explore the mansion, taking inspiration from the colors and patterns of the space. Then we’ll enjoy […]

    $65
  • Gore Place Sheepshearing Festival

    Gore Place 52 Gore Street

    Since 1987, this annual event has been a springtime tradition on the grounds of our historic, 50-acre estate. People often tell us that spring doesn't begin until the Sheepshearing Festival! […]

    $25
  • Pattern & Place: Wallpapers of the Gore Mansion, 1806-Present

    Gore Place 52 Gore Street

    From May 8 through July 10, visitors to Gore Place will get to view a special exhibition of Gore Place wallpapers as part of the regularly scheduled mansion tour. Guests interested in seeing the exhibition should make a tour reservation at goreplace.org. Walk-ins are also welcome. Tours start on the hour at 11 a.m., 12 […]

    $16
  • Needle felting a rabbit

    Gore Place 52 Gore Street

    We are excited to welcome back Rachel Benson of The Fiber Web to run a class on needle felting a sweet bunny. Participants will be guided through the process: beginners and experienced felters welcome. All supplies provided, and Rachel will have additional supplies available for purchase after the program. Geared towards teens and adults. General […]

    $40
  • Farmer Scott’s Plant Sale weekend

    Farmer Scott’s Plant Sale weekend
    Gore Place 52 Gore Street

    Fill your garden with vegetable transplants, locally grown on the Farm at Gore Place. Choose from many varieties of hard-to-find heirloom and hybrid tomatoes, as well as peppers, eggplants, and herbs. Back this year: customer-favorite marigolds! This year's sale takes place in-person, on-site at our farm; there will be no online sales. There will be […]

    Free
  • Devil’s in the Details evening tour

    Gore Place 52 Gore Street

    Do you love design details and perhaps a little mystery? Come take a tour of the mansion and learn about the history of our wallcoverings plus the challenges involved in antique wallpaper reproduction. We’ll examine Gore Place’s original “painted papers” as well as some of the vibrant wallpapers that have been removed and preserved in […]

    $25
  • John Muratore classical guitar concert

    Gore Place 52 Gore Street

    Acclaimed guitarist John Muratore will perform a concert of music arranged for classical guitar in the beautiful 1793 Carriage House at Gore Place. The Boston Globe has called John's playing […]

    $25
  • Needle felting workshop: Painting with wool

    Gore Place 52 Gore Street

    Join Rachel Benson from The Fiber Web for a needle felting class and create a bucolic landscape featuring sheep. No experience necessary; all supplies provided. You will be blown away by what you make! Participants will take home their felt painting and have the option to purchase supplies to try new projects at home. Space […]

    $40
  • Puppet show picnic

    Gore Place 52 Gore Street

    Visit Gore Place for this fantastic fun family event! Good News Gus and his puppet pals will perform starting at 5:45 p.m., the Watertown Bookmobile will be onsite, and there […]

    Free
  • Devil’s in the Details evening tour

    Gore Place 52 Gore Street

    Do you love design details and perhaps a little mystery? Come take a tour of the mansion and learn about the history of our wallcoverings plus the challenges involved in […]

    $25