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The Agrarian (the biannual newsletter of Gore Place Society) features new scholarly research about the history of the estate and its inhabitants and a behind-the-scenes look at the day-to-day happenings of the Museum and Farm. Read previous copies on this page.

Online Plant Sale Opens April 19

Online Plant Sale Opens April 19

Apr 16, 2021

The Online Store will Open Monday, April 19!

Today Gore Place announced it will not hold the Sheepshearing Festival in 2021.

Today Gore Place announced it will not hold the Sheepshearing Festival in 2021.

Mar 2, 2021

Today Gore Place announced it will not hold the Sheepshearing Festival in 2021.

It Happens Here: Gore Place Is Waltham’s Hidden Gem

It Happens Here: Gore Place Is Waltham’s Hidden Gem

Feb 19, 2021

It Happens Here: Gore Place Is Waltham’s Hidden Gem

Gore Place Executive Director to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Gore Place Executive Director to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Nov 20, 2020

Gore Place Executive Director to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

2020 Sheepshearing Festival Cancelled

2020 Sheepshearing Festival Cancelled

May 19, 2020

2020 Sheepshearing Festival at Gore Place Cancelled

COVID-19 News & Sheepshearing Updates

COVID-19 News & Sheepshearing Updates

Mar 17, 2020

Most up-to-date news regarding the COVID-19 outbreak

"Since I’ve started volunteering at Gore Place, I’ve become a student again. And I love sharing those insights with others."

- M

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Gore Place is located on the Waltham/Watertown line, just nine miles from downtown Boston.

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The mission of Gore Place is to preserve and promote the 1806 country estate of Christopher and Rebecca Gore as a unique community resource that tells the story of early 19th century American life.

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Gore Place Appoints New Executive Director

November 20, 2023

Gore Place, the historic house museum and farm in Waltham and Watertown, Massachusetts, today announced the selection of Gavin Kleespies as its next Executive Director, effective January 2, 2024.

House in Bloom 2023

October 30, 2023

Sixteen local floral artists showcased their work at Gore Place's annual House in Bloom show, which over 300 guests visited!

Gore Place Executive Director to Retire in December

July 17, 2023

Gore Place announced today that Executive Director Susan Robertson will retire in December after 37 years at Gore Place, making her the longest-serving Director since Gore Place was founded in 1935. 

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Waltham, MA 02453
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