Willowdale Mansion Tour
This is an additional treat on selected “Bradley Palmer; the Man Himself” tours.
The field stone mansion, built in 1901, is now part of an historic curatorship program.
It is currently being used as an event venue but still retains its historical value.
We will spend part of the program walking through the first level, and discussing details of this beautiful Arts and Crafts themed mansion that Bradley Palmer once lived in.Come learn about the noted attorney who donated his land to the commonwealth and made the 721 acre Bradley State Park possible.
Transport back to the early 1900’s and see Bradley Palmer’s extravagant world come to life, as you visit the mansion, carriage house, pump house, and the site of a once celebrated cathedral garden.
Learn about the man’s quirky nature as well as his generous spirit.
This program is mostly outdoors so, bug spray and sunscreen is recommended.
Meet at the mansion at 24 Asbury Street.
Rain or shine.
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All programs are FREE and open to the public. The fee to park for the day is $5 for a MA vehicle, $6 for out-of-state. 2015 Season Passes andSenior Passes can also be purchased at the Pay-&-Display machine
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www.mass.gov/eea/docs/dcr/events/august-brad.pdf
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24 Asbury Street, Topsfield, MA, 01983 map
Phone: 9788875931
24 Asbury Street, Topsfield, MA, 01983
Bradley Palmer State Park is located in north-eastern Massachusetts.
From North or South: Take Rte. 1 to Topsfield, right on Ipswich Rd., right on Asbury St.
From Newbury Port: Take Route 1 south to Topsfield (approximately 8 miles). Turn left onto Ipswich Road at set of lights. Follow Ipswich Road 1.2 miles then take a right onto Asbury Street. The park entrance is located approximately ¼ mile on the left.
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- An adult must accompany children 12 and under.
- Reasonable accommodations available upon request.
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