New to Gore Place? This video will give you an introduction to the history, landscape, and programs that the museum offers. It is 4 minutes and 41 seconds long and includes audio description and closed captioning. You can turn the captioning on or off using the video player’s settings. Links to important pages of our website are listed below this section. We hope you enjoy your visit and look forward to seeing you around the estate!
Descriptions of the Video’s Content
Description of the Photos and Footage in this Video:
This video includes aerial footage by a drone of the Mansion, farm and grounds, as well as footage of these features taken on the ground. The video also includes views of the Mansion’s exterior and interior, and views of accessibility features such as the parking spaces and ramp. Topics in the video are introduced with bold white text on a dark green background for contrast.
Description of the Audio:
This video includes audio description and captions. The audio description is voiced by a man and the main narration is voiced by a woman. The video transcript, including audio description text, is listed below. Background music plays throughout the video.
Mansion Interior Description:
The Gore Mansion includes handcrafted wood furniture, various wallpaper designs, and a mix of marble and wood floors.
Know Before You Go Video Transcript
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Music plays throughout
Audio Description: Aerial view of the mansion.
On-screen graphics: Know Before You Go title graphic with Gore Place logo
Narrator: Know Before You Go
Audio Description: Video footage of the farmstand sign and chickens.
On-screen graphics: Open Space in the City
Narrator: Gore Place is a nonprofit historic estate on the Waltham/Watertown line in Eastern Massachusetts. We have fifty acres of open space just nine miles from downtown Boston.
Audio Description: Video footage inside the Gore Mansion featuring the Gore’s portraits.
Narrator: We preserve and promote the country estate of Massachusetts Governor and Senator Christopher Gore and his wife Rebecca as a unique community resource that tells stories of early American life. You can learn more about our history on our website, goreplace.org.
On-screen graphics: Open for Free
Narrator: Our grounds are open for free every day, except during special events. If you will be using a wheelchair or other mobility device during your visit, here is a brief description of the terrain of the estate. The terrain features hard-packed, dirt-and-gravel pathways, and grassy lawns varying from relatively flat to a sloping hill. Dirt-and-gravel pathways are edged by grass in the warmer months or snow in the wintertime. If you visit with young children, jogging strollers work best here, but other stroller types may work as well. Pets are not allowed on the estate, but we welcome your service animals. For more information about accessibility on the grounds of the estate, please click on the links below this video.
Audio Description: Photos of families enjoying seasonal activities.
Narrator: Whether you’re planning a full-day visit or just stopping by, there’s so much to do and experience at Gore Place.
Audio Description: Photos of the Gore mansion, sheep, and grounds.
On-screen graphics: So Much to Do Here
Narrator: Take a guided tour of the Gore Mansion and get a view into 19th century life, meet our sheep and chickens who live on our farm year-round, discover open and hidden spaces with a family activity backpack, or visit the Nature Playscape, an outdoor family play area. You can learn more about these topics by clicking the links in the description below.
On-screen graphics: Historic Buildings
Narrator: Two of our historic buildings are open to the public: the 1806 Gore Mansion and the 1793 Carriage House. If you are using a wheelchair or other mobility device, the ground floors and restrooms of these buildings are accessible. These buildings, including restrooms, are open only during tour hours and other museum programs. While our grounds may be open, our buildings may be closed when you visit.
On-screen graphics: Take a Tour
Narrator: You can take a tour of our historic buildings with our knowledgeable guides.
Audio Description: Photos of guided tours. Video footage inside the Gore mansion.
Narrator: 45-minute guided tours of the Mansion are available Monday through Saturday during the day and on select Friday evenings. Journey back in time inside one of the finest Federal-period buildings in America. Multisensory features, such as scents, sounds, and tactile objects, will enhance your tour. The Mansion’s ground floor is accessible to visitors using wheelchairs or other mobility devices. The Mansion’s upper floors will be viewable through a live audio and video stream. Please call us for more details on tour accessibility. Guided tour group sizes are no more than 14 people. Reservations are not required for small groups, but call ahead for groups of six or more.
On-screen graphics: Events Year-Round
Narrator: Gore Place offers events for all ages year-round, like our Sheepshearing Festival, a New England spring tradition since 1987. You can learn more about these events by clicking the links in the description below.
On-screen graphics: Getting to Gore Place
Narrator: You can park your car on-site for free, or take public transit or rideshare. Use the main entrance at 52 Gore Street to reach our parking lot near the Carriage House. Accessible parking spots are next to the Mansion and Carriage House.
On-screen graphics: Visit goreplace.org
Narrator: Want to know more before your visit? You can learn more about these topics by clicking the links in the description below. Our website at goreplace.org is also a perfect place to start. There you’ll find information about accessibility, how to contact us, and event details, to make your visit to Gore Place a great one.
On-screen graphics: Know Before You Go title graphic with Gore Place logo
Audio Description: Gore Place logo and credits. Gore Place’s logo appears. It shows a sheep inlaid in a mansion with green block lettering on either side.
Audio Description: Credits. This project was made possible by a grant from the Universal Participation Innovation Fund of the Mass Cultural Council. Aerial footage by Robison Imagery. Photography by Eric Workman, TMP Images. Video production by Motivity Video. Thank you to all the Staff and Volunteers and the Board of Governors of Gore Place.
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