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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.

Barn Project Updates

Barn Project Updates

Jan 9, 2023

What’s happening at the barn building project this week…

House in Bloom 2022

House in Bloom 2022

Oct 24, 2022

Thank you to the Waltham Garden Club for their participation in House in Bloom, a floral design show in the Gore Mansion in September. More than 450 guests viewed the 13 spectacular designs.

Gore Place to Raise Period Threshing Barn

Gore Place to Raise Period Threshing Barn

Oct 24, 2022

​​​​​​​Reproduction, early 19th-century threshing barn will house a growing flock of heritage-breed sheep.

Update About Fence Extension

Update About Fence Extension

Oct 4, 2022

Update About Fence Extension October 2022

The Sheepshearing Festival at Gore Place Is Baaaack on Saturday, April 23, 2022!

The Sheepshearing Festival at Gore Place Is Baaaack on Saturday, April 23, 2022!

Feb 14, 2022

After two years online, the popular Sheepshearing Festival at Gore Place will welcome back fans to the 50-acre estate in Waltham and Watertown, Massachusetts.

Online Plant Sale Opens April 19

Online Plant Sale Opens April 19

Apr 16, 2021

The Online Store will Open Monday, April 19!

"My favorite thing about Gore Place is the tours. Even though the path through the Mansion is the same, every tour is different, and I learn something new every time."

- M

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Gore Place received UP designation from the Mass Cultural Council in 2019, recognizing its work to improve accessibility.

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The mission of Gore Place is to continue Christopher and Rebecca Gore's spirit of innovation and appreciation of natural beauty and culture through public programming and events at the Gores' 1806 country estate that encompasses a museum, green space, and a working farm. 

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Reticules at Gore Place

February 23, 2026

Learn about reticules following our winter 2026 traditional skills workshop

Welcome Connor McElhinney

January 30, 2026

Gore Place welcomes Connor McElhinney as Collections Specialist

Free Tour Day December 19 2025

December 16, 2025

Gore Place gives back to the community with free tours on December 19 2025

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Gore Place
52 Gore Street
Waltham, MA 02453
USA