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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Join 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 […]
Explore the world in a cup of tea. Tea can be sweet, rich, buttery, and citrusy. It can wake you up and calm you down. Tea has a history that spans the globe and health benefits that will keep you going. It has been cultivated for over 4,000 years and is the second most popular […]
Enjoy a Sunday afternoon of beautiful traditional music from the British Isles and beyond with Mrs. Wilberforce. Come early to enjoy tea, biscuits and good company in the beautifully restored (and heated!) 1793 Carriage House, the perfect venue for music and socializing! The duo of Kyra Davies (fiddle, viola, vocals) and Sean Smith (guitar, bouzouki, […]
Join Good News Gus and his puppet pals for songs, stories, and activities in the Gore Place Carriage House. This interactive puppet show is both fun and funny; you’ll be in stitches by the end! Recommended for 3- and 4-year-olds but all are welcome. $16 per child, $11 per child of members, $5 for Card […]
Enjoy a Sunday afternoon of "high-energy, old-time music" with the Ruth and Ben String Band. Come early to enjoy some tea, biscuits and good company in the beautifully restored (and heated!) 1793 Carriage House, the perfect venue for down-home music and socializing! The music is very spirited and people of all ages love the band's […]
Come join Good News Gus and his puppet pals for songs, stories, and puppet shenanigans at our Carriage House. This interactive puppet show is both fun and funny; you’ll be in stitches by the end! The sessions are recommended for 3- and 4-year-olds, but all are welcome.
