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  • Living in the Dark: A moonlight tour

    Gore Place 52 Gore Street

    What was life like before the electric light? Find out on an evening visit to the 1806 mansion at Gore Place. You’ll see the graceful Great Stairs, the lovely Oval Withdrawing Room, the Peacock Parlor, the Great Hall, bed chambers, sitting rooms, and more. Along the way, your guide will tell stories about living by […]

    $21
  • Gore Place — free mansion tour

    Gore Place 52 Gore Street

    Gore Place will open the doors of its historic mansion to the public Friday, Dec. 19, for a day of free tours showcasing the Federal-era estate in holiday splendor. Tours start on the hour at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., and 1 p.m. No reservations required. Additional information.

    Free
  • Music for the Holly Days

    Gore Place 52 Gore Street

    Waltham's own Moody Street String Band will offer traditional tunes to ring in the holidays. Don't miss what has become a Gore Place tradition. The concert will take place in the 1793 Carriage House.  

    $21
  • A December Evening — A seasonal celebration to benefit Gore Place

    Gore Place 52 Gore Street

    Step into a seasonal celebration and witness the 1806 Gore Mansion transformed with one-of-a-kind holiday decorations. Enjoy live music, exquisite hors d’oeuvres, and a curated holiday boutique. This is more than just a party, it’s an unforgettable experience. Tickets are limited, so reserve your spot by December 3, 2025.

  • John Muratore Holiday Concert

    Gore Place 52 Gore Street

    Acclaimed guitarist John Muratore will perform a special holiday program in the beautiful 1793 Carriage House at Gore Place. The Boston Globe has called John's playing "...aural iridescence..." and the […]

    $21
  • Holiday embroidery workshop

    Gore Place 52 Gore Street

    Join us for a fun embroidery class. Each student will receive materials to stitch two ornaments in winter-themed designs such as snowflakes, a Christmas tree or a sleigh. Intended for beginners, but all skill levels welcome. For teens and adults. $40 general admission, $35 Gore Place member, $15 Card to Culture.

    $40
  • ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Gore Place

    Gore Place 52 Gore Street

    This holiday season, immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Charles Dickens’s beloved tale, “A Christmas Carol,” at historic Gore Place. Performed in the 1793 Carriage House, with its rich history and classic charm, this timeless production promises to kindle the festive spirit and touch your heart with its powerful message of redemption and goodwill. […]

    $35
  • Chamber pots and hygiene

    Gore Place 52 Gore Street

    Join an expert guide for a moonlight tour of the 1806 Mansion at Gore Place. You’ll see the graceful great stairs, the lovely oval withdrawing room, the Peacock Parlor, the Great Hall, the bedchambers, sitting rooms, and more. The theme will be “Chamber pots and hygiene in the early 19th century,” a quirky but fascinating […]

    $21
  • Adam Hendey

    Gore Place 52 Gore Street

    A graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, multi-instrumentalist, singer, composer Adam Hendey has become one of Boston's most sought-after musical collaborators. Concert takes place in the beautiful 1793 Carriage House at Gore Place.

    $21
  • Handmade for the Holidays crafts fair

    Gore Place 52 Gore Street

    "Handmade for the Holidays" is back at Gore Place this November! The market is free and open to the public. You can get your holiday shopping done early and feel good about supporting local artisans. And while you're here, you can stroll the grounds of our beautiful 19th century estate and visit our heritage breed […]

    Free
  • Postponed: Diane Taraz: Factory maids—The lives of New England millworkers (Concert)

    Gore Place 52 Gore Street

    UPDATE: This concert has been postponed to a future date to be determined. In the early 1800s, the invention of the power loom disrupted the way fabric had been made for many centuries—and the lives of those who had made it. Diane explores the revolutionary changes that millwork brought to the lives of many people, […]

    $21
  • New England Irish Harp Orchestra

    Gore Place 52 Gore Street

    The Irish harp is the original instrument of Irish traditional music and has a beautiful, etheric quality. This wonderful group of harpers, fiddlers, flutists, and singers performs traditional Irish tunes. The group is led by Regina Delaney, an Irish harper, singer, and dancer. This concert will take place in the beautiful 1793 Carriage House. Parking […]

    $21