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Opening Weekend at Fairbanks House Museum

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Dates:Saturday, May 2, 2026 - Saturday, May 2, 2026
Hours:11am - 3pm
Ages:Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:Indoor, Outdoor
Cost:Free
Category:Special Events

Step into history and help us kick off another exciting season at the Fairbanks House Museum — the oldest surviving timber-frame house in North America!

What to Expect:

- Guided Mini Tours (15–20 minutes) of the Old House
- Hands-on craft activities for kids
- Special displays from our museum collection
- Hoodsie Cup Ice cream served for all visitors
- Gift Shop Open!

Join us for a special FREE OPEN HOUSE Saturday May 2 | 11am - 3pm

About Fairbanks House
The Fairbanks House in Dedham, MA is the oldest known timber frame house still standing in North America.

Built circa 1637 for JONATHAN and GRACE Fairbanks and their six children, it was home to eight generations of the Fairbanks family over the course of 269 years.

The Fairbanks House is now a historic house museum and on the National Register of Historic Places.

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fairbankshouse.org/opening-weekend.html

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

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