Restore the Heart of the House

The Loring Greenough House was constructed in 1760 by Commodore Loring and owned by the Greenough family from 1783 until 1924. The Jamaica Plain Tuesday Club purchased the house in 1924 and has been its steward ever since. In 2008, the club articulated a vibrant new community-oriented role for the House as a center for social, cultural, historical, and educational activities. The house, sitting on an acre in the city of Boston, is a landmark on the Historic Register and is treasured by those who come to tour the elegant rooms, rent the house for weddings, or picnic on the lawn.


In early 2018 we are planning a renovation of our beloved kitchen - installing new cabinetry and returning an original soapstone sink to its rightful place. All work will be sensitive to the historic building fabric of the House.

Please help us restore the heart of the house to its former glory!

Photograph of our current kitchen:

Rendering of the proposed renovations:
In this rendering, the Victorian soapstone sink has been re-installed and a tall cupboard has been constructed - respecting the historic elements while adding to the functionality of the room.

The kitchen is not only a popular stop on docent-led tours, but it is also a vital place for private events, weddings, meetings and retreats which generate income used to help preserve and maintain the house.

We are hoping to raise $26,000 which will fund: our construction costs including materials and labor to build our new custom cabinetry, a fresh coat of paint in a historically appropriate color, the reinstallation and plumbing for our soapstone sink, partial restoration of the original pine board flooring, and all necessary permits and fees.

The Loring Greenough House is preserved and cared for by a board made up entirely of volunteers. We can't complete this project without your help.

As a way to say THANK YOU for supporting this important renovation, we are offering a number of tokens of gratitude, please read about them to the right and below.

Thank you!

Note: "Who is Nancy Leask?" You may see "Fundraiser for Nancy Leask" on our posts. Nancy is the Loring Greenough House treasurer! Her name is on our bank account so when GoFundMe needed a real person to be listed on our campaign, Nancy was that person! 

Learn more about the house and our mission by...
- visiting our website: loring-greenough.org
- finding us on facebook
- following us on instagram and twitter

[The Loring Greenough House is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization and your donation may be tax deductable.]

For any inquiries about this project feel free to contact the House at info {at} loring-greenough.org


Thank You Gifts (estimated delivery Summer 2018):
$10 LGH Postcard Receive a postcard featuring a beautiful photo of the House and Gardens

$25 LGH Mug Donate this amount and receive a mug featuring the Loring Greenough House (Printed in Providence RI)


$50 Tote Bag 100% cotton tote bag featuring the LGH - the same image featured on the mug above! (printed in Jamaica Plain)

$100 Print + Party 11x14" print of 1820s watercolor painting of monument square + Invitation to a private kitchen unveiling cocktail reception (summer 2018) 

$200 Membership One (1) year house membership + LGH mug + Invitation to a private kitchen unveiling cocktail reception (summer 2018)

$500 Concerts for 2 Admission to three (3) LGH concerts of your choice (two tickets per show) + Print + Invitation to a private kitchen unveiling cocktail reception (summer 2018)

$550 Private Tour Private tour of the house for up to 10 people + print + Invitation to a private kitchen unveiling cocktail reception (summer 2018)

$1000 Special Events! Two (2) tickets to any of our upcoming events + LGH membership for one year + Invitation to a private kitchen unveiling cocktail reception

$2000 Cooking Class Private cooking class for you and 3 friends by Elizabeth Morse + Invitation to private kitchen unveiling cocktail party (summer 2018)

$2050 Appraisal Fine Art and Antiques Appraisal for up to 4 items by Edward M. Stanley Appraisal Services + Invitation to private kitchen unveiling cocktail party (summer 2018)

$5000 Private Party Use of the Loring Greenough House for a private party for up to 10 guests! (house rules apply)

$10000 Party PLUS Use of the LGH for a private party for up to 10 guests! (house rules apply)
+ separate private tour for up to 10 + admission to full 2018 concert season.

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Drone footage shot and generously donated by John Lyons http://www.jbunderwaterservices.com/