The Trustees of Reservations - The Crane Estate

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About Us

The Crane Estate includes Crane Beach, Crane Wildlife Refuge, and Castle Hill. We are open year-round for public enjoyment--hiking, picnicking, and kayaking, as well as offering guided tours, private rentals, and public events. Annual events include Cocktails at the Castle, Castle Hill Picnic Concerts, Roaring Twenties Lawn Party, Choate Island Days, Castle Hill Vintage Car Climb, Crane Estate Art Show, Christmas at Castle Hill, and live theatre.

Images

The Great House at Castle Hill (Credit: Stoney Stone/The Trustees)
Grand Allée and Great House at Castle Hill (Credit: Stoney Stone/The Trustees)
Rose Garden at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate (Credit: Stoney Stone/The Trustees)
Italian Garden, Castle Hill on the Crane Estate (Credit: Stoney Stone/The Trustees)
Crane Beach (Credit: Stoney Stone/The Trustees)
Crane Beach (Credit: Stoney Stone/The Trustees)
Proctor Barn on the Crane Wildlife Refuge (Credit: Stoney Stone/The Trustees)
Choate Island, Crane Wildlife Refuge (Credit: Stoney Stone/The Trustees)

Events

Coastal Lecture: Nibbling on the Wild Landscape of the North Shore
Coastal Lecture: Nibbling on the Wild Landscape of the North Shore
  • Join this lecture at The Crane Estate with naturalist Russ Cohen to learn about wild edibles and local foraging.
  • Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Choate Island Day
Choate Island Day
  • Join us for Choate Island day on 9/28 to embark on an island adventure and enjoy historic house tours, history and wildlife talks, kids activities, and breathta
  • Saturday Sep 28, 2024
Coastal Lecture: Salt Marsh Restoration and Coastal Resilience at The Trustees
Coastal Lecture: Salt Marsh Restoration and Coastal Resilience at The Trustees
  • Join this lecture at The Crane Estate to learn about salt marshes and how The Trustees is restoring these essential habitats to improve their health and resilie
  • Tuesday Oct 15, 2024

Rep/Contact Info

Peter Pinciaro
Director
Trina Schell
Engagement Manager--Culture