FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
PLEASE LIST, POST, AND DISSEMINATE
KILL DATE: 5/18/2008
Contact: Thom
Roach (781) 894-2798 ext. 12
email: thomroach@goreplace.org
GORE PLACE · 52
Gore Street · Waltham
, MA 02453
(781)894 -2798 · FAX:
781.894.5745
Gore
Place is a 501(C) 3 non-profit
organization. Exemption number:
042-104-254
SUGGESTED LISTING: Tours, Museums, Historic Houses
Jane Austen Tours at Gore Place
(WALTHAM, MA) On May 16 & 17, Gore Place, the historic Governor Gore estate, will offer 6 "Jane Austen" tours of the 1806 Gore mansion. During this popular event, a guide in period costume will use the famous author's own words to describe the decor of the mansion and the gracious lifestyle of the Gores. Past events have soldout. reservations are strongly suggested.
Born in 1775, Jane Austen, author of Emma , Pride and Prejudice and Sense, Sensibility,lived her entire life in England until her death in 1817. Christopher and Rebecca Gore lived in England from 1796 to 1804. The grand mansion they built in Waltham, Massachusetts in 1806 features both French and English influence in the design and greatly resembles the manor houses described in Austen's novels.
Admission to the evening tour on Friday, May 16 at 7pm is $12 adults and $8 for children 5 to 12. The daytime tours will be offered Saturday, May 17 on the hour from 11am to 3pm. Admission for the daytime tours are $10 adults and $5 children 5-12.
The English tradition of afternoon tea plays an important part in Austen's novels. Why not add a traditional tea to your visit? After your tour, bring your ticket to the Tea Leaf tearoom located nearby at 487 Moody Street in Waltham. You will receive a 10% savings on the traditional three-course afternoon tea service (reservations required). Ticket valid for afternoon tea through June 15, 2008. Seating is limited. Advanced reservations required.
For reservations for the Jane Austen tours, call Gore Place at: (781) 894-2798 ext. 12.
For tea reservations, call the Tea Leaf at ( 781) 891-1900 .
Gore Place is located at 52 Gore Street, just off Route 20 (Main Street) near the Waltham/Watertown line. By public transportation: Take the Red Line to Central Square. Take the 70 or 70A bus toward Waltham. Gore Street is 1-1/4 miles West of Watertown Square. Website: www.goreplace.org .
The Tea Leaf is located at 487 Moody Street, Waltham, MA. Website: www.thetealeaf.us .
For press information, photographs, or interviews contact program director Thom Roach at (781) 894-2798 ext. 12 or email: thomroach@goreplace.org .
WHAT: Jane Austen Tours of the Governor Gore mansion
WHERE: Gore Place, 52 Gore Street, Waltham, Massachusetts.
WHEN: Friday, May 16 at 7pm and Saturday, May 17 at 11, 12, 1, 2 & 3pm.
COST: Admission for evening tour is $12 adults, $8 children. Daytime tours $10 adults. $5 children.
SUGGESTED LISTING: Tours, Museums, Historic Houses
Jane Austen Tours at Gore Place
(WALTHAM, MA) On May 16 & 17, Gore Place, the historic Governor Gore estate, will offer 6 "Jane Austen" tours of the 1806 Gore mansion. During this popular event, a guide in period costume will use the famous author's own words to describe the decor of the mansion and the gracious lifestyle of the Gores. Past events have soldout. reservations are strongly suggested.
Born in 1775, Jane Austen, author of Emma , Pride and Prejudice and Sense, Sensibility,lived her entire life in England until her death in 1817. Christopher and Rebecca Gore lived in England from 1796 to 1804. The grand mansion they built in Waltham, Massachusetts in 1806 features both French and English influence in the design and greatly resembles the manor houses described in Austen's novels.
Admission to the evening tour on Friday, May 16 at 7pm is $12 adults and $8 for children 5 to 12. The daytime tours will be offered Saturday, May 17 on the hour from 11am to 3pm. Admission for the daytime tours are $10 adults and $5 children 5-12.
The English tradition of afternoon tea plays an important part in Austen's novels. Why not add a traditional tea to your visit? After your tour, bring your ticket to the Tea Leaf tearoom located nearby at 487 Moody Street in Waltham. You will receive a 10% savings on the traditional three-course afternoon tea service (reservations required). Ticket valid for afternoon tea through June 15, 2008. Seating is limited. Advanced reservations required.
For reservations for the Jane Austen tours, call Gore Place at: (781) 894-2798 ext. 12.
For tea reservations, call the Tea Leaf at ( 781) 891-1900 .
Gore Place is located at 52 Gore Street, just off Route 20 (Main Street) near the Waltham/Watertown line. By public transportation: Take the Red Line to Central Square. Take the 70 or 70A bus toward Waltham. Gore Street is 1-1/4 miles West of Watertown Square. Website: www.goreplace.org .
The Tea Leaf is located at 487 Moody Street, Waltham, MA. Website: www.thetealeaf.us .
For press information, photographs, or interviews contact program director Thom Roach at (781) 894-2798 ext. 12 or email: thomroach@goreplace.org .
WHAT: Jane Austen Tours of the Governor Gore mansion
WHERE: Gore Place, 52 Gore Street, Waltham, Massachusetts.
WHEN: Friday, May 16 at 7pm and Saturday, May 17 at 11, 12, 1, 2 & 3pm.
COST: Admission for evening tour is $12 adults, $8 children. Daytime tours $10 adults. $5 children.
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Gore Place is accredited by the American
Association of Museums
and receives funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
and receives funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
