A Massachusetts and Boston Landmark, the Loring-Greenough House is a historic building in the Sumner Hill area of Jamaica Plain. Constructed in 1760, the house served as the home of British Commodore Joshua Loring. The house is historically significant, having served as a headquarters of the Colonial forces as well as a military hospital during the Battle of Bunker Hill. After the revolution, the home was owned by the Greenough family for about 140 years, after which it was bought by the Jamaica Plain Tuesday Club. Today, much of the house is preserved as a historic attraction, serving also as a prominent event venue. There are concerts, art exhibitions, workshops, and several community events that are held here. House tours are also available. See the website for more information.
Website: loring-greenough.org
Phone: (617) 524-3158
Cross Streets: Between Centre St and Centre St/Eliot St
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12 South St Boston, MA 02130-3105 ·532.25 mi
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Had a great time at the North Sea Gas concert, part of the house's Tuesday series of events in the parlor. Nice reception afterward, and some Board members spent a good deal of time answering our questions about the history of the house, the event calendar, etc. Everyone seemed so enthusiastic - we will be back for a full tour. Thanks!
MoreDisclosure- though I live in Texas, this is an ancestral home of mine. This is the last of the early Jamaica Plain country houses, formerly surrounded by a thriving farm and part of Roxbury. The history of the house is quite amazing- owned by a prominent Loyalist (who fled to England), used as headquarters and hospital during the Revolution, then bought after the war by a wealthy widow, who married the family lawyer (David Greenough). After 5 generations of Greenoughs, the house faced razing in the 1920s but was saved by local women's group. Docent tours are on Sunday.
MoreThis historic house was built in 1760 and you can get a tour on weekends. But check ahead for the schedule. They have a few small collections in the house (dolls, purses) but the building itself is great. The kitchen is especially interesting. Seems to have a lot of original architectural features.
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