The People
Between 1859 and 1954, three generations of Gibson family members and dozens of servants lived and worked at 137 Beacon Street. In many ways, their experiences are typical of individuals of their particular gender and social class. And yet, their unique stories allow us to explore this period of Boston’s history through a distinctly personal lens.
Click below to learn more about who lived at 137 Beacon.
The People
Between 1859 and 1954, three generations of Gibson family members and dozens of servants lived and worked at 137 Beacon Street. In many ways, their experiences are typical of individuals of their particular gender and social class. And yet, their unique stories allow us to explore this period of Boston’s history through a distinctly personal lens.
Click below to learn more about who lived at 137 Beacon.

Artwork by Edward Gorey (1925-2000); design by Hood Design
Masquerade: A Gibson Soirée
The Gibson House Museum invites you to:
A Victorian Masquerade Party and Cocktail Reception to Benefit the
Gibson House Museum
Wednesday, April 15
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
St. Botolph Club
199 Commonwealth Avenue
Featuring:
creative cocktails
sumptuous hors d’oeuvres
delightful piano music
tarot card readings
raffle prizes
Bring your friends, make new friends, and raise a glass to the Gibson House! We promise you a wonderful evening. Masks and “Edward-Goreyesque” Victorian or Edwardian touches are encouraged as part of your cocktail attire.
All proceeds benefit the Gibson House Museum.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
(as of 3/12/26)
LEAD SPONSORS
Dr. F. Towne Allen
Rosamond Warren Allen & Paul Landry
Nancy Jane & Samuel H. Duncan
GODS AND GODDESSES ($3,000)
Katherine B. Winter
KNIGHTS AND DAMSELS ($1,500)
Susan Ashbrook
Jacqueline Blombach & Michael A. Duca
Frances & Thomas C. Duffly
FAERIES AND GOBLINS ($1,000)
Anonymous
James Buttrick
Sheila & Charles Donahue
Diane Gipson
Elizabeth Johnson
Lauren Thomas & Peter Der Manuelian
COURTIERS AND JESTERS ($600)
BackBayHouses.org
S. Christine Cavataio & Jack Glassman
Robert Davison & Andy Rubison
Etiquetteer
Cindy & Robert Goodof
Lecia Harbison & Ken Roberts
Vicky Kruckeberg & Carl Nold
Nina & Jack Mangan
Maureen Meister & David Feigenbaum
Henry Miller
Anthony Sammarco & Cesidio Cedrone
Margaret Shepherd
Kathy & Steve Young
LOVERS AND VILLAINS ($300)
Francine & Bill Crawford
Janet Dracksdorf
Wendy Li
Matthew McGuirk, Oppenheimer Investments
Patti Quinn
Lynn Smiledge
Lynne Spencer
Linda Zukowski


