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 268 years. The Fairbanks House is now a historic house museum and on the National Register of Historic Places... The Fairbanks Family in America, Inc., seeks to conserve, promote and interpret its two houses, its object based and archival collections through the experience of the Fairbanks Family in America and their contributions to the American story, from 1637 through the early 20th century. We aim to identify, engage and educate the many public audiences through tours, exhibits and lectures, in an effort to connect with as many as possible by sharing valuable lessons from our past to positively impact lives both in the present and in the future.

Primary location: Dedham United States