The Agrarian

The Agrarian

A city in transition: the rural present and industrial future collide in this painting of downtown Waltham and the new Boston Manufacturing Company, circa 1813.

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The Agrarian is the biannual newsletter of Gore Place Society. The Agrarian features 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. Thank you to all of our Gore Place members and donors who make this work possible. If you wish to receive future copies of The Agrarian, become a member today

Read Our Current Issue of The Agrarian:
The Agrarian, Issue 15, Fall 2023


Read Past Issues of The Agrarian

To access past issues of The Agrarian, click on the linked text below for each issue.
The Agrarian, Issue 14, Spring 2023
The Agrarian, Issue 13, Fall 2022
The Agrarian, Issue 12, Spring 2022
The Agrarian, Issue 11, Fall 2021
The Agrarian, Issue 10, Spring 2021
The Agrarian, Issue 9, Fall 2020
The Agrarian, Issue 8, Spring 2020
The Agrarian, Issue 7, Fall 2019
The Agrarian, Issue 6, Spring 2019
The Agrarian, Issue 5, Fall 2018
The Agrarian, Issue 4, Spring 2018
The Agrarian, Issue 3, Fall 2017
The Agrarian, Issue 2, Spring 2017
The Agrarian, Issue 1, Fall 2016

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Did You Know?

Gore Place is one of only a small number of farms in the United States raising Leicester Longwool sheep.

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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.

Latest News view all news

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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