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Linden Place

Name: Linden Place
Address: 500 Hope Street, Bristol, RI, 02809, US
Telephone: (401) 253-0390
Price range: $$

Linden Place is a non-profit corporation responsible for the preservation, restoration, and promotion of the 1810 Federal period mansion in Bristol, RI.

The mission of the Friends of Linden Place is to preserve and restore its treasured historic property and to insure its public accessibility by developing a program of uses that will enhance the artistic, cultural and education life of the community. Friends of Linden Place is a non-profit corporation responsible for the preservation, restoration, and promotion of Linden Place, an 1810 Federal per

iod mansion located in the center of downtown Bristol, Rhode Island. The mansion and grounds are open to the public from May through October, during the holiday season, and also by appointment. Museum Admission:
Adults $10
Seniors/Students $8
Children, under 12, are free

06/17/2026

🎷 Live Jazz at Linden Place- Tomorrow!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of live jazz with internationally acclaimed saxophonist, flutist, and composer Greg Abate.

Linden Place is thrilled to welcome back Greg Abate for a dynamic performance in the elegant Carriage House Ballroom, known for its unique ambiance and yes, the ballroom will be comfortably air-conditioned, so you can relax and enjoy the music in total comfort.

🗓 Thursday, June 18, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Carriage House Ballroom

Greg Abate, a Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame inductee, has performed worldwide and with renowned groups like the Ray Charles Orchestra. He’ll be joined by an outstanding trio:

Matt DeChamplain (keyboard)
Todd Baker (bass)
Gary Johnson (drums)

🎟 Tickets:
$25 General Admission
$20 Linden Place Members

👉 Reserve your tickets in advance to guarantee your seat!

🚶‍♂️ Walk-ins are welcome at the door on the day of the show

Don’t miss this incredible night of live jazz in a truly special setting!

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06/11/2026

Join us for the first walking tour of the season, Behind the Fence: Gardens and Grounds tour

Enjoy a scenic exploration of our grounds, gardens, and statuary while uncovering the legacy of Samuel Pomeroy C**t. Experience the estate from a fresh perspective and take in the beauty of the 200‑year‑old mansion.

⏱ Duration: 1 hour
📅 Upcoming dates: June 13, July 22 & August 15 at 10 am.

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06/09/2026

✨📚 Wander, Listen, and Be Inspired!

Join us tomorrow at 6:30 PM for a truly unique (and totally FREE!) literary experience at Linden Place.

Instead of a traditional reading, we’re turning the evening into a walking tour of words, stroll our grounds while stopping along the way to hear fresh, original pieces created during the 2026 Linden Place Writers’ Residency.

🎭 Featuring new works by:
Maria Grande, Erin Kulis, Christopher Michael, Annabel Rarick, Victoria Restler, and Tanya L. Young
After the tour, keep the conversation going inside the ballroom with:
🥂 Light refreshments
💬 A panel discussion + Q&A with the authors

Whether you love writing, storytelling, or just a good summer evening outdoors, this is the perfect way to experience creativity in motion.

🎟️ Free & open to the public

Come walk, listen, and discover something new ✨

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06/08/2026

🎷✨ Live Jazz!✨🎷

Join us for an unforgettable evening of world-class jazz with acclaimed saxophonist, flutist, and composer Greg Abate,

📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Carriage House Ballroom

We’re thrilled to welcome back Greg Abate—an internationally renowned jazz artist who has performed with the Ray Charles Orchestra and at festivals across the globe. A proud inductee of the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame (2016), Greg brings extraordinary talent and energy to every performance.

He’ll be joined by an incredible lineup:
🎹 Matt DeChamplain (Piano)
🎸 Todd Baker (Bass)
🥁 Gary Johnson (Drums)

Experience the magic of live jazz in the intimate and historic ambiance of the Carriage House Ballroom—an evening you won’t want to miss!

🎟️ Tickets:
• $25 General Admission
• $20 Linden Place Members
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06/06/2026

✨ Bristol! Haven’t had the chance to sign a slate that will be on our ballroom roof?

It’s a beautiful day to stop by!

📍 Front yard
🕚 10-1 PM
✍️ Sign a slate
💰 Donations welcome

Leave your mark on Bristol history.

06/04/2026

🚶‍♀️ Discover Bristol on Foot with Linden Place Walking Tours

Step into history and explore Bristol from new perspectives with our engaging docent-led walking tours at Linden Place.

✨ DeWolf & the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade Tour
This tour examines the DeWolf family, once among the largest slave-trading families in New England and their connections to Bristol’s past. Beginning at Linden Place, the tour travels through historic downtown to the Thames Street waterfront, highlighting sites tied to the region’s involvement in the slave trade.

📍 Approx. ½ mile walk
⏱ Duration: 2 hours
📅 Upcoming dates: July 11 & September 12

🌿 Gardens, Statuary & the C**t Legacy Tour

Enjoy a scenic exploration of the Linden Place grounds, gardens, and statuary, while uncovering the legacy of Samuel Pomeroy C**t. Experience the estate from a different perspective and take in the beauty of the 200-year-old mansion.

⏱ Duration: 1 hour
📅 Upcoming dates: July 22 & August 15

Join us for one—or both—and discover the rich and complex history of Bristol.

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06/03/2026

Call for Artisans – Linden Place Autumn Artisan Market 🍂

Linden Place is seeking talented artisans, makers, and creatives to join us for our Autumn Artisan Market on Saturday, November 7!

This popular seasonal market is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your handmade goods in a beautiful historic setting while connecting with a community that loves to support local artists.

✨ Event Highlights:

Plenty of outdoor space available for vendors who enjoy an open-air market experience
Limited indoor spots — apply early to secure indoor placement
A lively, well-attended event featuring unique, handcrafted items

🔗 Learn more & apply: https://www.lindenplace.org/autumn-artisan-market

06/02/2026

📣 Join us this Sunday, June 7 at 2 PM for Reading Douglass!

Experience Frederick Douglass’ powerful words brought to life as Joe Wilson Jr. reads “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” — a speech that still resonates today.

Then, learn about Douglass’ deep ties to New Bedford, MA with Rufai Shardow, National Park Ranger, in “Walking in the Footsteps of Douglass.”

☕ Light refreshments
🎟️ Free event — reservations encouraged

A meaningful afternoon of history, storytelling, and reflection.

https://shop.beyonk.com/c6bsv2z6/experiences/5ssy07rz

05/28/2026

Looking for something to do tonight?

Join us tonight at 7:00 PM in the ballroom for a fascinating evening with author Jim Rasenberger, exploring one of the most remarkable relationships in American history through his acclaimed book, A Perfect Coincidence.

This timely conversation dives into politics, friendship, rivalry, and the fragile beginnings of the American experiment as we approach America’s 250th anniversary.

✨ Special for tonight: View an original handwritten and signed letter from Thomas Jefferson to a member of the DeWolf family, brought out from our archives exclusively for this event.

📚 Books will be available for purchase.

🎟️ Walk-ins are welcome — pay at the door!
$20 General Admission | $15 Members

We’d love to see you tonight!

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Address

500 Hope Street
Bristol, RI
02809

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 1pm
Sunday	12pm - 4pm

Telephone

(401) 253-0390

Website

https://linktr.ee/lindenplace

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