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Arts & Entertainment

Historic Fairbanks House

The Fairbanks House is open to the public for tours from May to October. Tours are available Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 .pm. and Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The last tour of the day begins at 4:00 p.m.

The Fairbanks House in Dedham, MA is thought to be the oldest standing timber frame building in North America. Built circa 1637-1641 for Jonathan and Grace Fairebanke and their six children, it was home to eight generations of the Fairbanks family. The Fairbanks House is now a historic house museum, open annually May 1 -- October 31.

Admission Prices

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Adults (ages 13 and up): $5

Children 6-12: $2

Children under 6: free

AAA discount: $3 for
  adults; children $1.

Discounts are available for pre-arranged group tours.

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