Frequently Asked Questions

The Loring Greenough House is a three-story Colonial-era mansion built in 1760. The house was commissioned by Joshua Loring, a commodore in the English Colonial naval forces who constructed the large four-square frame residence in the historic center of what is now the Boston neighborhood of Jamaica Plain. An outstanding example of Georgian Colonial architecture, the House was the hub of a large farm that was Loring’s chief interest following his retirement from military service. His life as a distinguished member of the Colonial gentry came to an abrupt end with the bitter factionalism of the incipient Revolution. He fled the House in August 1774, for the greater security of central Boston. He and his family permanently left Boston for England in 1776.

Read more about the history of the Loring Greenough House by exploring the links under “The House” tab above.

The Jamaica Plain Tuesday Club, founded in 1896, is a non-profit, volunteer-run educational and social organization dedicated to improving the lives of our neighbors through historical, cultural, and educational activities. The Club preserves the Loring Greenough House and its grounds for the people of Jamaica Plain.

“The Purpose of the Club is to preserve for posterity the historic mansion known as the Loring Greenough House…to use the House as a base for community education about the history of the house, club and neighborhood, and to foster civic and community spirit in Jamaica Plain. The Mission of the Club is to be a community-based educational and social organization that assures continued stewardship of the house, other structures, grounds and collections.”

Yes. Click on “The House” tab above and then “House Tours.”

Our regular docent-led tour schedule is every Sunday, April-October, at 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm and the suggested donation is $5 per adult.

Yes, the first floor of the house (including the restroom) are wheelchair accessible.

Yes. You can learn more about renting the Loring Greenough House by clicking the “Rentals” tab above.

The Loring Greenough House is located at 12 South Street, Jamaica Plain, Mass. 02130.

By bus: We are right on the MBTA Bus Route #39.

By subway: If you are taking the subway, we are near the following stops:

• Green Street Station (Orange Line): 0.5 miles
• Forest Hills Station (Orange Line, Commuter Rail): 0.7 miles
• Heath Street Station (Green Line): 1.4 miles

By car: Street parking is free and plentiful on the streets surrounding the house, but just be sure to check the signs near your spot in case it is street-cleaning day!

Please visit our Donation page.

Please visit our Membership page.

The Monument Tennis Club is operated by a separate organization. Please email for more information.

Yes. The Jamaica Plain Tuesday Club is a nonprofit organization and our board is made up entirely of volunteers.

Please send us an email! Include your name, the best way to contact you, and your area of interest. Some of the committees seeking volunteers are: programs, collections, community education, communications, and landscape.

Yes! During our Holiday Open House we have cookie decorating for kids, and each winter we hold a cozy reading event in the house.

Please visit our Events page for more information.

Have an idea for an event (for adults or children) at the LGH? Get in touch!

Yes! The Loring Greenough House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a Massachusetts Landmark and a Boston Landmark.

Read the report by the Boston Landmarks Commission.

The Loring Greenough House is a non-profit 501(c)(3), volunteer-run organization whose goal is to maintain the glorious house and surrounding grounds, and continue to make this a community space for all.

The organization receives no federal, state, or city funding. We fulfill our mission by raising funds through membership dues, events, rentals, annual appeal donations, and partnering with local organizations.

Here’s how you can support our mission and help to preserve the LGH.