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Add EventJoin us in the withdrawing room of the mansion for a special harp concert by internationally acclaimed harpist Lily Neill. Entitled "The Story of the Harp," Neill's performance will explore the music of one of the world’s best loved instruments. Every corner of the world seems to have its version of the harp, and the […]
Book lovers can buy gently-used books at bargain prices ($2 for paperbacks, $5 for most hardcovers) during the sale. The event will be held in the Carriage House at Gore Place. You can donate books too! We can accept donated books from March 1 through March 13. To arrange a drop-off time, please email events@goreplace.org. […]
Do you love design details and perhaps a little mystery? 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 our […]
Book lovers can buy gently-used books at bargain prices ($2 for paperbacks, $5 for most hardcovers) during the sale. The event will be held in the Carriage House at Gore Place. You can donate books too! We can accept donated books from March 1 through March 13. To arrange a drop-off time, please email events@goreplace.org. […]
The Gore Roll of Arms, the earliest known collection of heraldic arms in America, was the work of Christopher Gore's father, John Gore (1718-1796). John Gore ran a paint shop in Boston and did fine decorative painting on coaches for the elite of Boston. The Gore Roll includes pen, ink, and watercolor arms for New […]
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 a charcuterie and cheese selection from Formaggio Kitchen while we create contemporary needle felted art, led by Alexandra Adamo-Cioffredi, a mixed media artist, public space […]
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! This event features live musical acts, 100+ craft and fiber artists, demonstrations of traditional shearing techniques, herding dogs, historic re-enactors, and hands-on activities for the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 "...aural iridescence..." and the Boston Musical Intelligencer has called him "one of greater Boston’s most gifted guitar virtuosos." Grab your tickets today!
