Aerial Views
Autumn Aerial
Autumn aerial of Gore Place with Boston skyline.
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Animals
Our Flock
Our flock of Leicester Longwool sheep on the Farm at Gore Place. Can you spot the lamb?
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Lambs
Leicester Longwool lambs on the Farm at Gore Place.
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Gore Place Flock
Our flock of Leicester Longwools in the pasture. In the 19th century, the Gores raised the same breed of sheep.
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Lamb Eating Hay
One of our Leicester Longwool lambs having an afternoon snack!
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Leicester Longwool Sheep
One of our Leicester Longwool sheep in the pasture, with autumn foliage.
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Buildings and Grounds
Walking Trails
Our grounds are open every day from dawn to dusk. Visitors can enjoy our many walking trails and informational panels.
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Mansion and South Lawn
Our Mansion is open for tours year-round and sits on fifty acres of open land.
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Barns
This early 19th-century threshing barn houses our growing flock of heritage-breed sheep.
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Century Tent
Gore Place’s beautiful grounds and venue spaces (like the tent you see here!) are available year-round for private events.
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Carriage House
The Carriage House was constructed in 1793. This building houses our collection of carriages and is used as a private event space.
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1806 Mansion
Our 19th-century Mansion and north lawn, with flowering trees in the springtime.
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History and Collections
The Great Stairs
One of two entrances to the 1806 Mansion at Gore Place, featuring the Great Stairs and Gore portraits.
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Oval Withdrawing Room
The Oval Withdrawing Room of the Mansion on the first floor.
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Christopher Gore
Portrait of Christopher Gore.
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Billiard Room
This exceptionally rare American billiard table was made for Christopher Gore in Boston at about the time this house was built.
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Museum Programs
Moonlight Tours
See the Mansion after-hours during our popular Moonlight Tours! A costumed guide will teach you about life on this early 19th-century country estate.
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Family and Farm Programs
Explore the Farm, Mansion, and grounds at Gore Place during Saturday Family Time, Tot Time, Babywearing Tours, and more!
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Winter Activities
A family explores Gore Place in the snow. We host a variety of holiday events, and outdoor programming throughout the winter. If weather permits, you might be able to rent snowshoes!
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Outdoor Tours
We offer a variety of indoor and outdoor tours at Gore Place, including our popular Mansion Tours and Tree Tours.
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Summer Garden Party
Visitors at our annual Jane Austen Garden Party, dressed in historic costumes and playing lawn games.
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Concerts
A concert in the Century Tent at Gore Place.
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Sheepshearing Festival
Maypole Dance
Visitors enjoy the Maypole Dance at our Festival.
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Sheep
Sheep are herded during a demonstration.
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Morris Dancers
Morris dancers entertain festival-goers.
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Colonel Bailey’s 2nd MA...
Members of Colonel Bailey’s 2nd Massachusetts Regiment dress in historic uniforms, and talk to visitors.
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Weaving
A child learns how to weave during an educational activity at our Sheepshearing Festival.
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Sheep Herding
A crowd gathers to watch a dog herding demonstration, with our 1806 Mansion in the background.
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