A silk, plum-colored suit with a cream vest embroidered with intricate, colorful flowers.
Christopher Gore wore this plum-colored court suit in 1803 when he was presented to King George III while serving as head of the American embassy in London. He probably wore it again at his 1809 inauguration as governor of Massachusetts.
"My long-time fascination with Gore Place is the implementation of so many innovations--indoor well and plumbing, hot water shower, central heating…"- JC
Gore Place Society was incorporated as a nonprofit museum in 1935.
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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.
July 7, 2026
Gore Place wins Boston Magazine's Best of Boston for our Birthday Parties!
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Gore Place
52 Gore Street
Waltham, MA 02453
USA
