Gore Place
About
Gore Place is a 50-acre historic estate in Waltham centered on the 1806 country house of Christopher and Rebecca Gore. Today it operates as a museum, green space and working farm, telling the story of early 19th-century American life. The Gores were prominent members of Boston society with strong interests in architecture, horticulture and technology, and the estate’s mission is to carry their spirit of innovation and appreciation of natural beauty into public programs.
Visitors can explore the grounds and may see the farm’s sheep. The estate hosts a steady calendar of programs, such as chamber music in the mansion, film screenings with discussions, a fall crafts fair and a summer biergarten with Mighty Squirrel. Its grounds and venues are also rented for weddings and corporate events, and its birthday parties have won Boston Magazine’s Best of Boston.
What to Know
- The National Park Service designated Gore Place a National Historic Landmark in 1970.
- It is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.
- The Mass Cultural Council gave it UP designation in 2019 for its accessibility work.
- Members receive The Agrarian, a biannual newsletter featuring research on the estate’s history.
- Gore Place is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
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