Bubbles at the Barnyard

Wednesday, August 20 and September 17 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Come on down to the Farm at Gore Place for some sudsy fun!

Kids will get to try their hand at washing their socks, using historical tools, like washboards and a hand-wringing machine. Make sure to bring an extra pair of socks or you’ll be leaving with wet feet! Then we’ll make our own bubble wands and blow giant bubbles using our special secret bubble recipe.

This program is recommended for kids aged 3-5.

Pottery Pumpkin Carving

Saturday, September 27 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Just in time for the Halloween season, Gore Place will be hosting a pumpkin carving workshop – carving out of clay, that is!

Come create a jack-o-lantern that will last forever! Tracy Flynn of Pottering Around Studios will join us at Gore Place to lead you through carving and glazing your jack-o-lantern.

Participants will select a pre-thrown clay pumpkin to work on during the class. After the workshop is complete, Tracy will bring the jack-o-lanterns back to her studio to fire; she will deliver them to Gore Place within three weeks; at which point, you can come pick them up.

This workshop is part of our Traditional Skills series and is only open to teens and adults. All materials will be provided.

Space is limited, so make sure to reserve your spot!

Chamber Music in the Mansion

Evening Performance
Saturday October 4, 2025

Reception at 5:30 p.m.
Concert at 6:00 p.m.

Christopher and Rebecca Gore were patrons of culture and the arts. They loved music and were early supporters of the Handel and Haydn Society. This autumn we are bringing the music of the Gore’s back to their Mansion.

Join us for a reception with the musicians in the Great Hall followed by concert of chamber music in Withdrawing Room of the Mansion.

Guy Fishman D.M.A.

Principal Cellist, The Handel + Haydn Society
Faculty - New England Conservatory of Music

Renée Hemsing

Violin Performer and Instructor

Ian Watson

Principal Keyboard and Associate Conductor, The Handel + Haydn Society

Holiday Photo Sessions at Gore Place.

Saturdays, October 18 and 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Session times are every 30 minutes.

Have your holiday photos taken at Gore Place! Our professional photographer will photograph your family in an exclusive photo session at our beautiful estate. This event is a fundraiser for Gore Place, providing critical support for the museum and farm’s day-to-day operations.

This event takes place rain or shine. In the case of inclement weather, we will photograph your group inside one of our historic buildings.

Each session is $300 per group (which includes a $75 session fee and a $225 donation to Gore Place). Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by IRS regulations.

What’s Included:
A photo session by a professional photographer on location at Gore Place
Space for up to 10 people
A minimum of 10 unedited high-resolution digital photo files will be emailed to you in a private online gallery

Refund Policy:
The $75 session fee is non-refundable. The $225 donation is refundable if you cancel your session at least one week prior to your session time by emailing events@goreplace.org. The event date cannot be rescheduled. Pre-registration is required.

Halloween Needle Felting

Saturday, October 25 from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Come join us at Gore Place for a spooktacular needle felting workshop!

Employing the magic of needles and wool, Rachel Benson of The Fiber Web will guide us through the creation of a felted black cat. No prior knowledge of magic spells or felting necessary!

All supplies will be provided. Participants will take home their felt familiar as well as have the option to purchase needle felting supplies to try new projects at home.

Space is limited, so make sure to reserve your spot!

*This workshop is intended for ages 13 and up.

Photo credit: Rachel Benson

New England Irish Harp Orchestra

Wednesday, October 29 @ 7:00 p.m.

The Irish harp is the original instrument of Irish traditional music and has a beautiful, etheric quality. This wonderful group of harpers, fiddlers, flutists, and singers performs traditional Irish tunes. The group is led by Regina Delaney, an Irish harper, singer, and dancer. This concert will take place in the beautiful 1793 Carriage House. Parking is free.

Diane Taraz

Wednesday, November 5 @ 7:00 p.m.

Factory Maids — The Lives of New England Millworkers

In the early 1800s, the invention of the power loom disrupted the way fabric had been made for many centuries, and who had made it. Diane explores the revolutionary changes that millwork brought to the lives of many people — especially women, who seized new opportunities for better pay and independence, flocking to the mills to "weave by steam.” As a descendant of immigrant millworkers on both sides of her family, Diane is honored to tell their story through songs that capture both despair and hope for a better life.

Holiday Embroidery Workshop

Sunday, December 7 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Join us for an embroidery class to stitch up some festive holiday decorations!

Each student will receive materials to stitch 2 ornaments. There are 25 possible designs to choose from ranging from winter themed snowflakes and skis to a Christmas tree and sleigh. Each ornament is stitched in a 2.5" embroidery hoop and is ready to display once finished. Depending on your skill level, you may finish one or both of the ornaments during the workshop.

If you enjoy stitching during the class, the entire book of patterns will be available for purchase as well as additional materials so you can stitch more at home.

This class is intended for beginners but all skill levels are welcome. Teens and adults only.

JASNA Members Tea in Honor of Jane Austen's 250th

Sunday, December 14, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

What better way to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth than with high tea in the Regency era Mansion at Gore Place. JASNA members will enjoy a three-tiered tea service provided by Vintage Tea & Cake Co. as well as plenty of tea and a toast in honor of the authoress!

JASNA member, pianist Donna Chaff, will add to the festive mood, playing holiday and Regency era tunes. The tea will conclude with a tour of the Mansion to view the seasonal decorations, including our famous Tea Cup Christmas tree.

Regency attire will be much admired but not required. 

Tickets for JASNA members are $60 per person. Non-members are $70. Please register by December 7.

Music for the Holly Days

Wednesday, December 17 @ 7:00 p.m.

Moody Street String Band offers Celtic, traditional, and seasonal tunes to ring in the holidays! Don't miss what has become a Gore Place tradition! The concert will take place in the beautiful 1793 Carriage House. Parking is free.