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  • The Gore Roll: A talk with Brenton Simons

    Gore Place 52 Gore St., Waltham, MA, United States

    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 […]

    $20
  • Needle & Nosh: Contemporary art felting workshop

    Gore Place 52 Gore St., Waltham, MA, United States

    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 […]

    $65
  • Gore Place Sheepshearing Festival

    Gore Place 52 Gore St., Waltham, MA, United States

    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 […]

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

    Gore Place 52 Gore St., Waltham, MA, United States

    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 […]

    $16
  • Needle felting a rabbit

    Gore Place 52 Gore St., Waltham, MA, United States

    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
  • Devil’s in the Details evening tour

    Gore Place 52 Gore St., Waltham, MA, United States

    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 St., Waltham, MA, United States

    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!

    $25
  • Needle felting workshop: Painting with wool

    Gore Place 52 Gore St., Waltham, MA, United States

    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 […]

    $40
  • Puppet show picnic

    Gore Place 52 Gore St., Waltham, MA, United States

    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