Your Impact, Brick by Brick
Gore Place is more than a beautiful historic house—it’s a dynamic, 50-acre oasis, a working farm, and a vital community resource. Your support ensures this priceless piece of New England history endures for generations to come.
Every donation provides critical, unrestricted funds for the daily care of our estate and the inspiring programs we offer throughout the year. Please help us lay the foundation for a vibrant future. Your contribution ensures that the experiences you love—from the elegance of the Mansion to the joy of the farm—remain accessible and engaging. Every dollar supports the essential day-to-day operations that make everything at Gore Place possible.
Preserving Our Legacy: The Mansion and Farm
Help us secure the physical foundations of this extraordinary estate. With your gift, we can:
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Protect the architectural and historical integrity of a National Historic Landmark
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Conserve a Large Collection of 19th American Furniture, Paintings, Documents, Textiles, and More
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Preserve 50 Acres of Open Space for Public Enjoyment
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Feed and Provide Veterinary Care for Heritage Breed Sheep and Poultry
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Continue to plant trees throughout the grounds. Learn more about our Tree Fund here.
Investing in Programming
Your donation is the foundation for our educational and cultural offerings. You make it possible for us to:
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Host field trips, hands-on workshops, and tours that tell the story of early 19th-century American life, making history tangible for thousands of students and visitors annually.
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Hold our world-famous Sheepshearing Festival, concerts in the Carriage House, Bubbles in the Barnyard, and annual Plant Sale—enriching the cultural life of our community throughout all four seasons.
Monthly Giving Program
Just as the Mansion was built over time, it takes sustained, community-wide support to keep its doors open, its farm running, and its programs inspiring
Gift |
Impact |
$50 |
Protects the historical collections by funding archival supplies for artifacts and documents. |
$100 |
Provides a week of feed and care for the farm animals, keeping the farm vibrant. |
$250 |
Funds the creation of engaging new educational activities for students and families. |
$500 |
Helps maintain a portion of the Mansion’s structural integrity, like crucial repairs to a window or a section of the roof. |
Thank you for helping us build Gore Place's future, one brick at a time.
Other Ways to Support Gore Place:
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Mail: Gore Place Society, 52 Gore Street, Waltham, MA 02453
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Text: Text GORE to 44-321
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Stock Gifts: Contact Tammi Kibler, Business Development Manager at tammikibler@goreplace.org.
