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The “Gay” Novel of Frederick Wadsworth Loring

Sarah Coyne
Frederick Wadsworth Loring was born in Boston on December 12, 1848. He was the 5th great grandson of Thomas Loring, the acknowledged patriarch of the Loring family, who immigrated from Axminster, England to the Massachusetts Bay colony in 1634. Fred, as he was called by family and friends, attended Phillips Academy at Andover and graduated…
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A Tale of Two Pandemics by Judith Chevarley

Sarah Coyne
A Tale of Two Pandemics by Judith Chevarley Docent, Loring Greenough House Like everyone, I’m homebound because of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, I’ve found myself revisiting the research I did for the Pandemic 1918 presentation I gave at the Loring Greenough House in the fall of 2018. (I used many resources in my…
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Responding to Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Concerns

Sarah Coyne
After carefully monitoring the developments of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), in the interest of the well-being of our members and event attendees, the Loring Greenough House Board of Directors has decided to cancel all Loring Greenough House events through March and early April. The health of our visitors and supporters is of utmost priority as…
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Annual Appeal 2019

Sarah Coyne
Your generosity helps us help Jamaica Plain. Through partnering with JP Local First, JP Centre/South Main Streets, Open Studios, Porch Fest, Footlight Club and The Eliot School, we facilitated promotion of local artists, musicians, businesses and like-minded organizations. Your donation helps us offer free family activities. From Thursdays on the Lawn, Snuggle Up, and the…
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Loring Greenough House Wreath Fundraiser 2019

Sarah Coyne
PRE-ORDERS ARE CLOSED. THANK YOU! For the past 14 holiday seasons, members and friends of the Loring Greenough House have decorated wreaths as a major fundraiser for the preservation of this historic landmark. We have been thrilled to see our designs on doors and windows throughout the neighborhood. Visit the House on weekends between December…
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