The Fairbanks House is located an easy 25 minute drive from Boston. The house is located at 511 East Street, Dedham, Massachusetts, at the corner of East Street and Eastern Avenue in Dedham. The house may also be reached by MBTA bus and the commuter rail.
Friday Welcome
Friday, July 10
- 4:00 p.m. Dedham Museum and Archive Tour (limited space)
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- 6:00–7:30 p.m. Welcome Reception: Sip Sip Huzzah!
The reunion begins with a relaxed evening of
fellowship on the grounds of the Fairbanks House.
A casual wine and cheese reception to greet
friends and cousins arriving for the weekend.
- 7:00 p.m. Exterior Tour of the Fairbanks House hosted by Sharmin Fairbanks McKenny
During the reception, enjoy a special guided exterior tour of the historic homestead.
Friday cost: $20 per adult • $5 per child under 16
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Reunion Day
Saturday, July 11
Saturday features a full day of family connection,
history, and celebration.
- 9:00–10:30 a.m. - Registration and coffee
Check in, enjoy co!ee, visit with cousins, browse
the gift shop, and explore the Fairbanks House.
- 10:30–11:00 a.m. - Family photos on the North Lawn
Our annual tradition of gathering the Fairbanks family
together for commemorative photographs.
- 11:00 a.m.–12:00 noon - Annual Business Meeting
Updates on the work of the Fairbanks Family in America
and the ongoing preservation of the Fairbanks House.
- 12:00–1:00 p.m. - President’s Welcome & Luncheon
- 1:00–2:30 p.m. - Featured program:
Dan Hart, President of the Board of Directors of
the Dedham Museum and Archives, will present:
"Lexington, Concord and Beyond: Dedham’s
Revolutionary Story.""
The afternoon program will also include a special
performance by the 3rd Maine Infantry Field
Musicians, bringing the sounds of the Revolutionary
era to life.
- 4:00 p.m. - A walking Tour of Old Village Cemetery in Dedham by Docent Jim Parr (limited space)
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Reunion Pricing
- Children under 6Free
- Children 6–16$20
- FFA Members$40
- Non-Members$50
- After July 1: Adults$60
- After July 1: Children$25
Make Plans to Join Us
We hope you will join us for this special 125th National Fairbanks Reunion as we celebrate our ancestors and our family connections as we gather at the Old Homestead.
Register early and make plans now to join your Fairbanks cousins in Dedham this July.
EARLY REGISTRATION IS ENCOURAGED!
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The 125th National Fairbanks Reunion takes place during an exciting time in the region, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and the founding of the United States. With Boston and its surrounding towns at the heart of Revolutionary history, Reunion attendees have a unique opportunity to turn their National Fairbanks Reunion visit into a memorable New England heritage vacation.
Just a short drive from Dedham, visitors can explore the places where the story of the American Revolution began.
Freedom Trail: Walk Through Revolutionary Boston
Follow Boston’s famous 2.5-mile Freedom Trail connecting sixteen historic sites including the Paul Revere House, Old North Church, Faneuil Hall, and the Bunker Hill Monument. Many sites will feature special exhibits and programming tied to the America 250 commemoration.
Lexington and Concord Battlefields
Only about thirty miles from Dedham, these towns mark the locations of the first battles of the American Revolution in April 1775. Visitors can explore Lexington Green, the Old North Bridge in Concord, and Minute Man National Historical Park.
Boston Harbor and Historic Waterfront
Enjoy harbor cruises, whale-watching excursions, or visits to Boston’s historic waterfront museums and ships. Sail Boston Tall ships will be docked at the waterfront for public boarding the week after our Reunion.
Historic Dedham
While attending the reunion, take time to explore the historic center of Dedham including the Dedham Museum and Archives, Old Village Cemetery, and the many early American landmarks that help convey the town’s Revolutionary story.
July is one of the best times to visit New England. Many reunion attendees extend their stay to explore nearby destinations such as Plymouth, Salem, Cape Cod, and Newport. We encourage Fairbanks cousins traveling from across the country to plan a few extra days in the region to experience, in-person the places where revolutionary history, and our family story, began.
Hotels in Dedham MA
Holiday Inn
Address: 55 Ariadne Rd, Dedham, MA 02026
Phone: (781) 329-1000
Hilton Boston/Dedham
Address: 25 Allied Dr, Dedham, MA 02026
Phone: (781) 329-7900
Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Dedham
Address: 259 Elm St, Dedham, MA 02026
Phone: (781) 407-0999
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