Fairbanks House Museum

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Hours:	Hours Vary see below
Ages:	Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Indoor, Outdoor
Cost:	$$ see below
Category:	Historic Landmarks

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Step back to 1637 at the Fairbanks House in Dedham, the oldest known timber frame house still standing in North America.

Built for Jonathan and Grace Fairbanks and their six children, it remained home to eight generations of the Fairbanks family for 269 years.

Now a historic house museum on the National Register of Historic Places, it offers guided tours that bring this remarkable piece of early American history to life.

Guided 50-minute tours are available by reservation on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from May through October.

Visitors can also explore the grounds and historic herb garden. The house features narrow doorways, varying ceiling heights, and a few stairs; chairs are available in each room for those who prefer to be seated.

Tour reservations can be made at fairbankshouse.org.

HOURS

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Scheduled tours run Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May through October.

COST

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Adults (18+): $15
Children (7-17): $8
Children 6 & under: Free
Seniors (60+): $12
Groups of 10 or more: call 781-326-1170

WEBSITE

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fairbankshouse.org/

LOCATION

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511 East Street, Dedham, MA, 02026 map
Phone: 781-326-1170