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.
Charles Hermans, Bal Masqué, 1880. Oil on canvas, 126.5 x 158 in.
Masquerade: A Gibson Soiree
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
6:00-8:00 p.m.
St. Botolph Club, Boston
Tickets coming soon!
The Gibson House Museum will hold its 29th Annual Benefit at the historic St. Botolph Club on April 15, 2026. The Museum’s primary fundraising event, the Benefit raises funds critical to maintaining the house and its collections and providing public educational programming.
We promise you a wonderful evening with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, piano music, an exciting raffle, and good company. Masks and “Edward-Goreyesque” Victorian or Edwardian touches are encouraged as part of your cocktail attire.
Benefit Sponsorships
