Full Moon Tours - Boston Events INSIDER

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Johnny's Summary

Before electricity, how did people live? I guess they had oil lamps and candles. It sounds like they went through a LOT of candles. Check it out at this historic home. 7:30pm. Fri 3/9. 781-894-2798. The Gore Estate, 52 Gore Street, Waltham, MA . Johnny Monsarrat founded a videogames company called Turbine.

Full Description

A Full Moon Tour

“Living in the Dark:

Life before the electric light.”

Friday, March 9, 7:30pm

Also: and April 13

Led by a guide in period clothing, this tour offer a fascinating look at life before the electric light. Imagine travel before road lights, making your own candles, dealing with life in the dark.

Q. Why is it called a “Full Moon Tour”?

A. Because, these tours take place each month on an evening near the full moon!

Though varied in theme, each Full Moon Tour includes the major rooms of the mansion and interesting stories about the world of the Gores.

Admission for Full Moon Tours is $14 adults, $10 members and children ages 5 to 12. Advanced tickets recommende. To order, call (781) 894-2798. Please note, there is a $3 (per transaction) service charge for credit card purchases. There is no service charge for purchases by check. Checks may be mailed to GORE PLACE, 52 Gore Street, Waltham, MA 02453. Please include an email address.

Parking is free.

Tour begins at 7:30pm in the 1806 mansion. Doors open at 7pm.

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