The Fairbanks House, Massachusetts, United States
4.5 (40 reviews) Spent < 1 hour Ranking #1 in Dedham Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
Oldest home in America
IMPORTANT: MUSEUM IS OPEN MAY 3rd THROUGH OCTOBER 29th. Built by Jonathan and Grace Fairbanks in 1637, the Fairbanks House is the oldest timber frame house in North America. Eight generations of Fairbanks have lived here until 1904 when it was opened to the public as a historic site and house museum filled with period furnishings owned by Fairbanks descendants.
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511 East St, Dedham, MA 02026-3060
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http://www.fairbankshouse.org
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5Loretta L 5:00 PM Feb 10, 2020
The Fairbanks House in Dedham not to be missed!
I’m a member of The Fairbanks Garden Club in Dedham MA. We named ourself after The Fairbanks House - the oldest timberframe house left in America. We help maintain the historic gardens on the property and help out with the annual Fairbanks Family Reunion every summer when descendants come in from around the world. The house is fascinating to your and the Curator and docents are very knowledgable. The fall Ghost Tours are so much fun and fill up fast! Definitely worth this walk through history!
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5patisson 5:00 PM Jun 2, 2013
Living History
This house is ancient -- at least by American standards -- yet its high standard of preservation aided by the excellent presentation by its curator brings it to life. Compared to many modern buildings this seems like a comfortable place to live despite its lack of modern amenities and somewhat ramshackle organization. Walking through you get the feel of what living was like over many generations of residents. A vital part of New England history, this is well worth a visit!
