Tea: The First Wicked Weed – NEW DATE

Loring Greenough House 12 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

Before the Sons of Liberty hosted the Boston Tea Party on December 16, 1773, colonial women engaged in acts of resistance that were instrumental in mobilizing their fathers, husbands, brothers and sons to fight for independence from British rule. Author/historian Dory Codington talks about the largely unsung but key role that women played in fomenting […]

$10

Crowdfunding Kickoff at LGH

Loring Greenough House 12 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

You can help us realize this new vision for one of the most popular rooms in the Loring Greenough House. We are embarking on mission to renovate the House kitchen. New custom cabinets, a fresh coat of paint and the re-installation of a beautiful soapstone sink are all in the plan. These updates will restore […]

Free

History Happy Hour

Loring Greenough House 12 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

Join us for a special Halloween-themed History Happy Hour! Admission includes: -Specialty, themed drinks chosen by Susan Rice from Bella Luna Restaurant & Milky Way Lounge - A screening of The House on Haunted Hill (the 1959 original!) - Delicious themed food, provided by JP's BJ Ray You might even be in for a special […]

$30

Kitchen Cocktail Party!

Loring Greenough House 12 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

The Jamaica Plain Tuesday Club – stewards of the Loring Greenough House – are raising funds for a very important project, the restoration of the Heart of the House, our historic kitchen. Our proposal for the restoration recently received approval from the Boston Landmarks Commission! You are invited to celebrate this important milestone by joining […]

Sunday Afternoon Concert – Ensemble 44

Loring Greenough House 12 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

Artist: Ensemble 44 Program Name: "Susanna and the Elders" The 17th season of the Sunday Concert Series recreates the atmosphere of 18th and 19th century “musical afternoons” in the 1760 Loring-Greenough House Hosted twice monthly, October to May. Join us for a special Early Music concert featuring a program centered around the Biblical character of […]

$15

A Revolution of Her Own – Deborah Sampson

Loring Greenough House 12 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

Experience a living history performance as Judith Kalaora, founder and artistic director of History At Play, portrays Deborah Sampson, the first woman to enlist, to fight and to be honorably discharged from the American Military. The performance takes place at the Loring-Greenough House on November 14, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Sampson disguised herself as a […]

$10

Sunday Afternoon Concert – 440

Loring Greenough House 12 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

Artist: 440 Program: Gypsy Jazz Ensemble The 17th season of the Sunday Concert Series recreates the atmosphere of 18th and 19th century “musical afternoons” in the 1760 Loring-Greenough House Hosted twice monthly, October to May. 440 expands the gypsy jazz tradition of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli with dancable swing standards from the era of […]

$15

Screening: The Book of Negroes

Loring Greenough House 12 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

The Loring Greenough House presents, in honor of Black History Month, the untold stories of Black Loyalists in the American Revolution. Please join us for a two-day screening of The Book of Negroes, a six-part miniseries starring Aunjanue Ellis, Lyriq Bent, Cuba Gooding, Jr., and Louis Gossett, Jr. This event takes place on two consecutive […]

Screening: The Book of Negroes

Loring Greenough House 12 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

The Loring Greenough House presents, in honor of Black History Month, the untold stories of Black Loyalists in the American Revolution. Please join us for a two-day screening of The Book of Negroes, a six-part miniseries starring Aunjanue Ellis, Lyriq Bent, Cuba Gooding, Jr., and Louis Gossett, Jr. This event takes place on two consecutive day: Saturday […]

Recurring

Step Inside and Snuggle Up – Vacation Week Reading Event

Loring Greenough House 12 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

Come and spend a cozy afternoon at the Loring Greenough House exploring the world of The Wizard of Oz, Peter Pan and the Jungle Book! Step Inside and Snuggle Up is a special series just for kids (and their grow-ups!) during school vacation week. LISTEN to a reading of the book-of-the-day! Kids can make themselves […]

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