September Events at Linden Place Mansion
September is the perfect time of year to spend time at Linden Place Mansion. From specialty tours to cocktail tastings and lectures to our 4th Annual Burger Bash, there is something for everyone to enjoy!
Unless noted, registration is required for all programs. Register online and view a complete listing of programs through the events calendar at www.lindenplace.org
SUMMER TASTING SERIES WITH TWO GALS COCKTAILS
Linden Place Mansion, Bristol, RI
Thursdays, August 22, September 19 & October 17 6:30 – 8:00 PM
A social, fun, and educational opportunity to sample spirits, wines and beers as well as a chance to experience Linden Place in a new way. Make it a date night or a night out with friends! Each session, mixologists Sandra and Michele will focus on different types of seasonal beverage paired with specialty small bites. Tickets for each event are $55 per person, $50 for Linden Place members.
LECTURE AT LINDEN PLACE: FOUR EAGLES
Thursday, September 12, 7:00 PM
Join us to review the history, legends, and recent discoveries behind ‘The John Howe House’, or ‘The House with the Four Eagles’ as it was called for decades, during a discussion in the Linden Place Ballroom. Last year, the most recent 2-year restoration of the four eagles that grace the four corners of this Federal-style home concluded. Bristol has long appreciated these symbols of national pride and strength; however, they have not always adorned the corner posts of the 1808 Federal Home balustrade. Are they significant? Are they carved wood, replicas, or simple ornaments? Come and find out! Admission is $5, free for Linden Place members.
TAKE A PIECE OF LINDEN PLACE MANSION HOME WITH YOU
Saturday, September 14, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Linden Place will host a one-day sale of original architectural pieces from the mansion’s balustrade. Also, for sale will be the original decorative sections of wrought iron fence that graces the front lawn of Linden Place. This sale is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own your very own piece of one of the country’s most revered Federal-style mansions in existence today. All proceeds go to the preservation of Linden Place and each piece is accomplished by a certificate of authentication.
GUIDED SCULPTURE AND GARDENS TOUR
Saturday, September 14, 11:00 AM – 12 PM
Take advantage of late summer weather with a special guided tour focused on the statuary, outbuildings and gardens at Linden Place, the 1810 Federal-style mansion located in downtown Bristol. Explore the historic Linden Place sculpture and rose gardens while you learn the history of the main who developed the property as we see it now, Samuel Pomeroy Colt. Admission is $12, $10 for seniors and students and includes admission to Linden Place Mansion.
SLAVE TRADE WALKING TOUR
Sat, September 21, 11:00 AM & Thurs, September 27, 3:00 PM
Linden Place Mansion will host walking tours of Linden Place Mansion and downtown Bristol, given by Robin Tremblay, focused specifically on Bristol’s DeWolf Family and their involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. Tours begin at Linden Place, the Federal-style mansion built by architect Russell Warren for George DeWolf. The tour then continues through the center of historic Bristol and down to the waterfront on Thames Street, pointing out significant sites tied to Bristol’s lengthy and profitable involvement in the slave trade. The tour ends at the historic DeWolf Tavern, once a DeWolf waterfront warehouse, where tour-goers will enjoy a rum cocktail and ask questions! The tour is $20, $15 for Linden Place members, and includes a complimentary drink at the DeWolf Tavern.
4th Annual Bristol Burger Bash
September 29, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Sample East Bay’s best sliders all under one roof at the 4th annual Bristol Burger Bash!
Linden Place Mansion’s Bristol Burger Bash brings together three elements that make for a fantastic fall afternoon – burgers, beer and bluegrass! Come sample East Bay’s best burgers all under one roof while enjoying local beers and wines and listening to down home live bluegrass in the Linden Place ballroom and gardens.
East Bay’s best restaurants will bring their “burger” A-game, serving up mini burgers of all types – imagine beef, turkey, chicken, pork, seafood and more! Presented with sponsor Chomp Kitchen and Drinks, this afternoon of culinary fun is a fundraiser for the preservation and restoration of Linden Place Mansion.
The Bristol Burger Bash happens on Sunday, September 29 from 1 pm-4 pm. Tickets are $50 and are all inclusive of food, beverages and Burger Bash beer glass. Tickets can be purchased through the Linden Place website at www.lindenplace.org or by calling 401-253-0390.
All events and ticket information can be found on our website:
Lindenplace.org
500 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809 | (401) 253 – 0390