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  • Rep. John Lawn Campaign Kickoff

    Gore Place 52 Gore Street

    MA State Representative John Lawn will be kicking off his campaign at Gore Place. He currently serves the 10th Middlesex District, covering parts of Newton, Waltham, and Watertown. He serves as the House Chair of the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing. Stop by to learn more about Rep. Lawn or to share your thoughts […]

  • 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
  • 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
  • Waltham Rotary Club 100th Anniversary Gala

    Gore Place 52 Gore Street

    Come celebrate a century of service, scholarships, and support for our community. The Waltham Rotary Club is an ongoing fellowship of engaged, compassionate, and committed members who work, live, and […]

    $100
  • 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 […]

    $40
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The Gore Roll: A talk with Brenton Simons

    Gore Place 52 Gore Street

    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 […]

    $20
  • Gently-used book sale

    Gore Place 52 Gore Street

    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 […]

    Free
  • Gently-used book sale

    Gently-used book sale

    Gore Place 52 Gore Street

    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 […]

    Free