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Gore Place, the Federal period, historic house and estate of Massachusetts Governor Christopher Gore, includes a small farm with sheep, goats and poultry. The elegantly furnished mansion has been called “the Monticello of the North” and architectural historians consider it to be the most significant Federal period mansion in New England.

“Gore Place Society's mission is to preserve and promote the 1806 estate of Christopher and Rebecca Gore as a unique educational resource to inspire an appreciation of early 19th century America.”

OFFICE HOURS :
8:30am to 4:30pm

GROUNDS OPEN:
Dawn to dusk. Admission to the grounds is free. Free parking.

TOURS OF THE MANSION :
Monday through Friday at 1pm* $10 adults, $5 ages 5-12.
Saturday at 12, 1 & 2pm*

TAKE A WALK :
Monday through Friday 10am to 3pm* $5 backpack rental
Saturday from 12 to 3pm*

*except during special events (see Monthly Calendar).

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
call (781) 894-2798 or email: goreplace@goreplace.org .

LOCATION:
52 Gore Street, Waltham, MA DIRECTIONS

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HAPPENING TODAY

Tour the Mansion
Monday through Friday
at 1pm, $10, $5 ages 5-12


Take A Walk

Monday through Friday
10am to 3pm and Saturday 12 to 3pm. $5 per backpack, $5 per pair of snowshoes

UPCOMING EVENTS


Jane Austen Tours
Saturday and Sunday
February 13 & 14
at 1 & 3pm
Saturday Soldout


Living in the Dark:
a Full Moon Tour

Fri, Feb 26 at 7pm

ONGOING PROGRAMS

Brownie and Junior Girl Scout Programs

Free Education Program
The Federal Period:
Shaping a Nation, 1780-1820
The Award winning package of educational enrichment materials

Free In-School Presentation
Robert Roberts: Author & Abolitionist

MORE EVENTS

APRIL 2010


Sheepshearing Festival
2010 marks the 23rd year for this major event!
Sat., April 24, 2010

Crafters Wanted!

Fiber Artists Wanted!

Choose Gore Place as the site of your special event! Learn more.

Join our email list! Receive information about upcoming events on the estate via email. Just click here to send us you name and email address. Program announcements are sent periodically throughout the year.

Or, you can visit our Calendar of Events for month-by-month listings.

Visit our Facebook page for “chat” about Gore Place! Just search for Gore Place on Facebook and select the Museum/Attraction option.

What's New on the Farm? Find out on the Gore Place Blogsite!

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GORE PLACE
52 Gore Street
Waltham Massachusetts 02453-6866
voice: (781) 894-2798 • fax: (781) 894-5745 • E-mail: goreplace@goreplace.org
copyright 1999-2009 Gore Place Society
Gore Place is an historic house of the Federal period.