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Fairfield Museum Voted Best Of Fairfield In 2 Categories
Additionally, the Burr Mansion, which is managed by the Fairfield Museum, was voted "Best Wedding Venue."
Press release from the Fairfield Museum:
August 3 2020
Fairfield, CT/July 13, 2020 – The readers of Moffly Media publication, including Fairfield Living, Greenwich, New Canaan-Darien,
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Stamford and Westport Magazines, have cast their ballots for this year’s “Best of the Gold Coast Connecticut 2020” and the result are in. The Fairfield Museum and History Center was voted Best of Fairfield 2020 in two notable categories – “Things to do - Museum” and “BEST Museum for Children”. In addition, The Burr Mansion, a historic event rental space managed by the Fairfield Museum, was voted “Best Wedding Venue.”
The Best of the Gold Coast Connecticut is a celebration of the best Fairfield County has to offer across a broad spectrum of categories from restaurants and retailers to museums, spas, bands and much more. Since its inception, Best of the Gold Coast Connecticut winners have been chosen by the readers of Moffly Media’s five award-winning town publications and are announced and featured on Moffly Media’s websites and in the July/August issues of Fairfield Living and Westport, New Canaan-Darien, Stamford and Greenwich magazines, all of which hit newsstands on July 1st.
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When asked about the awards, Fairfield Museum Executive Director, Michael Jehle commented, “We are honored and truly grateful to all who voted for the Fairfield Museum as well as the Burr Mansion in this year’s “Best of the Gold Coast Connecticut” selection process. The Fairfield Museum brings together people of all ages from across our regional community for a wide range of experiences, from the serious to the fun. We use our rich history as a starting point for adults and kids alike to explore, question and understand our past and, to ultimately help shape our future. These awards are a testament to the work we do and reinforce our commitment to creating enjoyable and rewarding experiences for all who come through our doors.”
Jehle added, “We are also thrilled that the Burr Mansion was voted “Best Wedding Venue”. The Burr, located in the heart of Fairfield’s historic district, is a beautiful backdrop for a wedding celebration in any season.”
The non-profit Fairfield Museum offers community educational programming, historical and artistic exhibitions, a research library and cultural events. It provides families in Fairfield County with the opportunity to celebrate a shared heritage and encourages them to become active participants in their community. The Museum recently reopened to the public following closure due to COVID-19. Please visit our website at fairfieldhistory.org for updates on exhibits and future programming and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.
The Fairfield Museum was recently awarded Charity Navigator’s 4-Star rating for demonstrating strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency. 4-Stars is the highest rating attainable from Charity Navigator.
About the Fairfield Museum and History Center:
Fairfield Museum and History Center is a vibrant nexus of community life that welcomes more than 35,000 visitors annually. Through dynamic family programs and exhibitions, the Fairfield Museum sparks dialogue and deliberates the challenges of the future. Central to our community-focused mission is a desire to provide important historical context to pressing issues of our time, and to offer a safe, trustworthy environment where multiple perspectives can be heard, and collective solutions explored.
About Moffly Media:
Moffly Media publishes six titles: Greenwich Magazine, Stamford Magazine, New Canaan -Darien Magazine, Westport Magazine, Fairfield Living Magazine and At Home in Fairfield County. Their titles span Fairfield County and are a trusted authority on the area and its citizens. Moffly Media’s publications highlight the excellence, integrity, grace, and altruism of these extraordinary communities. Moffly Media takes their commitment to personal and civic responsibility seriously and consistently meets the high standards of the communities they serve. For more information, please visit their website at: www.ilovefc.com
This press release was produced by the Fairfield Museum. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
