To Do the Good I Expected: Robert Roberts, Author and Abolitionist—a Special Tour at Gore Place

Come experience the life, writing, and activism of Robert Roberts, a leader in 19th century Boston’s free Black community and servant at Gore Place.

To Do the Good I Expected, a special tour of Gore Place about Robert Roberts, author, and abolitionist. Come experience the life, writing, and activism of Robert Roberts, a leader in Boston's free Black community and servant at Gore Place. The tour emphasizes the value of labor and the many challenges of changing the world while living in it.

This program was made possible by a 2019 grant from Mass Humanities.

Admission for this special event through October is free thanks to the grant from Mass Humanities. Space is limited. Reservations are required. Please reserve a ticket at the link below. This tour is designed for adults and youth of high school age and up.

"To Do The Good I Expected" will be offered on the following days:

  • Tuesday, August 24 at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
  • Tuesday, September 7 at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
  • Tuesday, September 21 at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
  • Tuesday, October 5 at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
  • Thursday, November 11 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, December 9 at 6:30 p.m.

Cost: Free to $10 depending on tour date

Future occurrences of this event

Get Tickets

"Since I’ve started volunteering at Gore Place, I’ve become a student again. And I love sharing those insights with others."

- M

Did You Know?

Gore Place is a nonprofit country estate.

Learn More

Support Gore Place

Help us continue our mission!

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. 

Latest News view all news

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

Stay Informed

Subscribe to our low-volume email newsletter to learn about upcoming events and special offers.

Subscribe


Gore Place
52 Gore Street
Waltham, MA 02453
USA