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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.

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

33rd Annual Sheepshearing Festival

33rd Annual Sheepshearing Festival

Jan 23, 2020

Press Release for 2020 Sheepshearing Festival

"At Gore Place, I see how history interacts with the community. A time long past stimulates new generations…"

- TM

Did You Know?

Gore Place is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, representing the industry’s highest mark of distinction.

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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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52 Gore Street
Waltham, MA 02453
USA