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GORE PLACE · 52 Gore Street · Waltham , MA 02453
781.894.2798 · Gore Place is a 501(C) 3 non-profit organization. Exemption number: 042-104-254

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 24, 2012

This February School Vacation Week, Gore Place offers “Six Things to Do on Snowshoes”.

(WALTHAM , MA) This February school vacation week, Gore Place, the historic Governor Gore estate in Waltham, will offer a special snowshoe adventure. From February 21 through 25, children of all ages and their accompanying adults may rent snowshoes, investigate the 3 trails, and participate in the six easy, fun things to do on the 45 acre estate.

According to Susan Katz, an Education Specialist at Gore Place, “The three new trails explore the farm, the brook, and a portion of ‘The Mile Walk'. Now, our visitors can chose from three destination routes of different lengths or go off on their own and explore the 45 acre estate.”

All participants will be automatically entered into a drawing for a Grand Prize of a Family Membership to Gore Place . Benefits of membership include free admission to the mansion, the Sheepshearing Festival, and the Take a Walk program.

Snowshoe rental is $5 per pair. Adult and children sizes available. Free parking. Just ring the bell at the mansion to rent your snowshoes. Available Tuesday through Friday, February 21 through 24 from 10am to 3pm and Saturday, February 25 from 12 to 3pm.

Group arrangements may be made for school groups, pre-schools, home-schools, and day-care providers. For group arrangements call: (781) 894-2798.

Built in 1806, the mansion at Gore Place is considered by many to be the finest example of Federal period architecture in New England . Gore Place is located at 52 Gore Street , just off Route 20 ( Main Street ) near the Waltham/Watertown line.

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52 Gore Street , Waltham , MA 02453 TEL: (781) 894-2798 · FAX: ( 781) 894-5745
Gore Place is accredited by the American Association of Museums
and receives funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.