Winderful history - made even better by our amazing docent Andrew- who went out of his way to give us a tour the day after Thanksgiving. It was the highlight of our family's trip to Boston. We are so grateful! read more

The last surviving 18th century residence in the Sumner Hill section of Jamaica Plain, it was built as a residence and farmstead in 1760 for a wealthy British Naval officer. As he was a loyalist prior to the American Revolution, he abandoned the house in 1774 and fled from Boston. The house was confiscated by American forces initially as a headquarters and later as a hospital. Today, the house has been carefully preserved. The grounds are open to the public and the interior is used for hosting events. As I was just passing through Jamaica Plain, I did not have an opportunity to attend an event. But the outside is lovely and worth a look to see what homes might have been like a few hundred years ago. The US doesn't have much history, but there's some here for sure. read more

Loring Greenough House - A little history about the Loring Greenough House - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts

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This adorable historic house is great to visit. The nonprofit that takes care of the house hosts family friendly events that are so worth attending. My 1 year old daughter had a great time at Mary Poppins storytime on Tuesday. Parking is tough when there is an event going on, but I've always found a space a few blocks away. read more

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My daughter had her heart set on holding her wedding at the house. The entire team at LGH was supportive and helpful. The outdoor back garden was the site of the wedding ceremony and reception. It seems that every service I reached out to was aware of LGH and their layout which made chosing a florist and set up teams very easy. The team at LGH allowed us to prepare for the wedding indoors prior to the reception and oversaw the setup and take down of the tent, chairs, arbor archway, etc. It made the day stress free and wonderful. I cannot thank the team there enough for making my daugher and her now husband's day so special. We will all remember it forever. No one who attended will ever forget this beautiful setting. read more

What a beautiful venue and accommodating hosts. I held an event at the Loring-Greenough House and the event was amazing. From the garden to the inside decor, the usage of the kitchen. A+ across the board. I couldn't thank them enough. If you're looking for a beautiful venue you have come to the right place. Thanks a million LGH!!! read more

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The house is a community treasure. I love the grounds as well as the interior. A few years ago, they opened up a 'summer kitchen' in the barn area, and it's like stepping back in time. Here's to historic places! read more

I recent attempted to attend a lecture I was invited to by LGH staff. On my arrival I was informed that I could not attend because I had no reservation. I understood- the selected room was quite small. I asked if I could wait for the lecture to begin and see if there were any no shows and I was told "no" and asked to leave. The people running lectures at this establishment should be ashamed of their rude behavior and shape up! read more

My baby shower was hosted here. Really reasonable rental price (I reached out to many, many venues and all were more expensive) considering all it came with - use of the house and grounds, including the kitchen. The rental manager Amanda was great to work with, very communicative and flexible. She was very willing to make adjustments so that the venue fit our needs. Some tables and chairs were provided to use free of charge (enough for our event of 40 people) but we were advised to bring our own linens, just FYI. I love that by hosting our event here, we also contributed to the upkeep/renovation of this beautiful, historic mansion. This is such a great part of the JP community and I would highly recommend considering hosting any event here. Thank you to the Loring Greenough House and Jamaica Plain Tuesday Club for making my baby shower absolutely perfect! read more

The Loring Greenough house was built in 1760 by Commodore Joshua Loring, a local boy who had served in the British Navy on the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain. After retiring, he built this house, and during the rebellion stayed loyal to the crown. After he left Boston with the rest of the Loyalists, his estate - the house and about 50 acres of land - came into the hands of David S. Greenough and his wife. From the 1780s until 1924, five generations of D.S. Greenoughs lived in the house. It was saved from demolition and development by the Tuesday Club, a local ladies' club. They refurnished the house with period pieces, and the house is open to the public on Sundays. It's a typical house museum - nothing grand, but cool in its own way, and definitely worth a visit. The tour guides can tell you about the family, the artifacts in the house, or any other topic you're interested in. If you've been passing the house without a look, you need to go in and check it out. They ask for a donation - it takes a lot of money to maintain an old house like that. They also hold concerts and other events at the house - check their web site. read more

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My husband and I chose to host our wedding reception at the Loring-Greenough House early in the wedding planning process because we wanted an affordable, convenient location [we're JP residents]. At the time, we did not know what a perfect site the L-G House was going to be. We had a significant number of out-of-town guests and were able to coordinate with local inns and even some local property owners who rented out their houses to our families so that many guests were a short walk away from the house. For our reception, we were able to utilize the property as a blank slate to craft the exact party we wanted to have - we used the upstairs of the house to get ready, the bottom floor to greet guests as they arrived, and the lawn for the main event. We were impressed by recent aesthetic improvements to both the interior of the house and the grounds and were equally impressed by the staff's responsiveness and willingness to help us throughout the planning process. They helped us find our caterer, rental companies, and answered a great many logistical questions for us. They were even willing to allow us to use the property as a rain location for our ceremony in case of inclement weather. One of our biggest considerations throughout wedding planning was selecting vendors that met our values of community, integrity, and service and we are so grateful that we found that even in our reception site! read more

My husband and I recently got married here and it was the perfect venue! The staff was wonderful and the setting ideal. The inside of the house is full of beautiful antiques. The yard is big enough to have a tent and there is even a built in aisle of perennial flowers for the ceremony. They also have regular antique and plant sales during the summer! read more

Over a year ago, we walked past the Loring-Greenough House on a lazy Sunday afternoon and decided to scope it out. We had not yet put a lot of thought into what kind of wedding we wanted, but halfway through the tour, we were convinced that this was going to be the venue for our ceremony. We could not be happier with the experience. The event coordinator was accommodating every step of the way leading up to our event on New Year's Eve. The coordinator and her husband helped us set up our ceremony and small reception exactly as we wanted. Most importantly, she was a calm force on our wedding day. Although they predominantly do summer weddings outside, it turned out to be a beautiful venue for a winter wedding, as well. All of our guests commented on how perfect the site was. Our photographer, a lifestyle and environmental photographer by trade, fell in love with the place, and we can't wait to see the results. Many thanks to the Loring-Greenough House and its staff for making our day a very special one. read more

My husband and I had our wedding and reception at the Loring Greenough House. I used to live in JP and had walked by the house regularly, thinking the house and the grounds were pretty, and I knew they held weddings there. When my husband and I decided to get married and look at places, it was the first we went to. We did a tour and loved the antiques and look of the house inside as well as the grounds. Our wedding there was perfect. Melissa, who was our contact person, was wonderful and helpful throughout. The flower aisle on the grounds made for a really special aisle for the ceremony as well. Throughout the year the Loring Greenough House also has great events -- poetry readings, concerts, talks, art exhibits, etc. and they host a farmers market on the grounds too. A really great Jamaica Plain institution! By having our wedding there, I feel happy that we could help support them as well. I recommend it as a wedding venue, but also as a place to just explore and check out. read more

We held a wedding reception at the Loring- Greenough House this summer and were thrilled with the location and the service. The staff was invaluable in helping us identify the services we would need and in making recommendations. Anyone who has been to the LGH during the summer knows that the gardens are exquisite. We looked far and wide to find a place for our daughter's wedding reception. LGH appeared to be the best venue and it exceeded our expectations. read more

We hosted a Friday night picnic in August, the evening before our son's wedding. It was a totally successful event. We set up the card tables and folding chairs supplied by LG on the lawn near the perennial garden (lovely on our August date). We hired a "food truck" that parked in the driveway and took care of all the food - from serving to hauling away the trash. It was a venue that accommodated guests of all ages, from young children who played lawn games on the grounds to grandparents in their 90's who could relax near the garden. We also arranged for docents to lead a tour of the home during the evening, a nice introduction to New England history for our California family and guests. The LG staff was courteous, helpful and informed. We are grateful to have Loring-Greenough in the community. read more

This venue is a treasure! Built b/f the Revolution, it's been immaculately restored and maintained. The house and grounds are gorgeous, and make for a romantic and elegant setting. The staff is super-helpful, and the rental is reasonable. And there's parking, an added bonus in urban Jamaica Plain. This is what I wrote to the Loring-Greenough House's manager: "I want to thank you very much for your help in securing the LGH for my daughter' shower yesterday, and for the brilliant way you managed everything. People were awed by the house; several said "I go by here all the time and never really paid attention to it." Now they know what a treasure we have here in JP! Some took away a brochure and will, I hope, return for an event, to buy a wreath at Christmas, or to support the LGH mission and work." Thanks for being so helpful and kind read more

We got married here and had our reception here, the venue was perfect for local and traveling guests. The grounds are well maintained, the staff is very friendly and helpful. Melissa did a great job of helping us out days leading up to the big day and day of. The layout of the house and the grounds is the perfect for a wedding. We could not have ask for a better venue. read more

I just wanted to thank Loring-Greenough House for helping us pull off our wedding. Everyone is raving about it (even with the gusty storm that blew through)! We would definitely recommend Loring-Greenough House to friends looking for wedding venues in the future. read more