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.

We value our members! Consider joining today, you'll receive discounts and free admissions while helping to preserve this important historic site.

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Mansion Tour: Monday through Friday at 1pm and Saturdays at 12, 1, 2 and 3pm.

Take A Walk: Monday through Friday from 10am to 3pm. closed Jan. 16.

NEXT UP: Full Moon Tour

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Gore Place is tax exempt under section 501[c][3] ID# 042104254

 

Gore Place is proud to participate in the Blue Star Museums Program.
To learn more, visit the website: arts.gov/bluestarmuseums

 


Tour the Mansion

Mon-Fri, 1pm

Saturday tours will return on December 31st.


Full Moon Tour
Fri, Feb 10, 7:30pm


Take A Walk

Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm
and, beginning Dec. 31,
Sat, 12 to 3pm


Folk Art in a Fine Place: Surprises from the Gore Place Collection
Opens December 28

Gore Place receives organizational support from The Massachusetts
Cultural Council

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Jane Austen Tours
Sunday, Feb 12
Tuesday, Feb 14

 

 

 

Read about the Farm on our Blogsite

 

Watch City Card offers discounts throughout the city of Waltham including Tours of the Mansion and Concerts at Gore Place. Visit the Waltham Tourism website for details www.walthamtourism.com

 


Sheepshearing Festival
April 28, 2012

The Federal Period:
Shaping a Nation
1780-1820
A Free school program

Robert Roberts:
Author and Abolitionist
a dramatic presentation for your school or group

Brownie and Junior Girl Scout Programs

Gore Place receives
support from
Foundation for MetroWest

 


“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.”

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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 1994-2010 Gore Place Society
Gore Place is an historic house of the Federal period.