Founders Circle Events

Welcome to a Year of Wonder

Get outside, meet fellow Founders Circle members, and enjoy an in-depth, exclusive look at some of our most iconic properties

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Have questions about events? Please email events@thetrustees.org.

Founders Circle Events
  • 2026 Events

2026 Events

The Trustees 135th Annual Meeting & Dinner

Thursday, Nov. 5
State Room (33rd Floor)
60 State St., Boston

The Annual Meeting is a gathering of governance members and supporters of The Trustees. It is our opportunity to connect with new and old friends as we reflect on our collective accomplishments and look ahead to the coming year.

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Winterlights – Founders Circle Night

Thursday, Dec. 10
Naumkeag: Stockbridge, MA
Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate: Canton, MA

The holiday season will be here soon, and so will Winterlights, one of the Trustees’ most beloved annual events!

Winterlights takes place from Nov. 27- Jan. 2 at Naumkeag in Stockbridge and the Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate in Canton. Visit the links below to purchase your tickets with your member discount!

And as a special thank you for your support we’re thrilled to provide a special night of Winterlights just for Founders Circle members!

Join us on Thursday, Dec. 10 for our FREE Founders Circle-only Winterlights night at Naumkeag and the Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate! Tickets are free but registeration is required.

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Crane Estate Snow Ball

Friday, Feb. 5, 2027
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
Ipswich, MA

Join us for a magical winter celebration at the enchanting Crane Estate. Enjoy cocktails and dinner, followed by an evening of music and dancing in the timeless elegance of The Trustees’ stunning North Shore treasure.

Save the date for the next edition of this biennial event–Friday, Feb. 5, 2027. This event raises critical funds for our work at Castle Hill. Everything from curatorial work inside the estate, to maintaining the gardens, to the year-round education program and popular Crane summer camp is supported with the help of this event.


More events to come! 

Questions? founderscircle@thetrustees.org