Mansion Tour: Orchids & Oakes

To this day, Oakes Ames is still considered one of the foremost orchidologists. Join us for a 30-minute tour and learn about Oakes and his botanical work while we explore the first floor of the Ames Mansion together. First floor only. For adults and older children. Meet in front of the Ames Mansion. Rain or shine. Tour is free. Parking fees apply.

The Ames Mansion at Borderland State Park was built in 1910 by Oakes and Blanche Ames. This three-story stone mansion hosts twenty large rooms and is fully furnished, much as they were when the Ames family lived here.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

-Space is limited to 15 people per tour. Pre-register to ensure your spot on the tour.

-Tours are free. Parking fees do apply.

-Meet in front of the Ames Mansion at least 5 minutes BEFORE the tour starts. Once the tour enters the mansion, late comers will not be allowed in.

-First floor of the Ames Mansion is ADA accessible.

-Reasonable accommodations available upon request.

-For more information, please contact Maeve at maeve.studholme@mass.gov.

Borderland State Park is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). The mission of DCR is to protect, promote and enhance our common wealth of natural, cultural and recreational resources for the well-being of all. For more information on your state parks, please visit www.mass.gov/dcr