Staff

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Gavin Kleespies

Executive Director

Favorite Collection Piece: Billiards table

Call: 781-894-2798 ext.15

Email: gavinkleespies@goreplace.org

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Scott Clarke

Director of Farm and Landscape Operations

Favorite Collection Piece: Leicester Longwool Sheep

Email: farmer@goreplace.org

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Thom Roach

Director of Interpretation

Favorite Collection Piece: Taper Jack Candle

Call: 781-894-2798 ext. 12

Email: events@goreplace.org

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Linda DeFranco

Private Event Rentals Manager

Favorite Collection Piece: Gore China

Call: 781-894-2798 ext. 50

Email: functionrentals@goreplace.org

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Emily Robertson

Marketing

Favorite Collection Piece: c. 1820 French Mantel Clock

Email: marketing@goreplace.org

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Tammi Kibler

Business Development Manager

Favorite Collection Piece: Spiral Staircase

Call: 781-894-2798 ext. 17

Email: tammikibler@goreplace.org

"My long-time fascination with Gore Place is the implementation of so many innovations--indoor well and plumbing, hot water shower, central heating…"

- JC

Did You Know?

Gore Place has the largest and finest collection of Boston-made Federal-period furniture of any historic house museum in the US.

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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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Gore Place
52 Gore Street
Waltham, MA 02453
USA