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The Fairbanks House is owned and preserved by the Fairbanks Family in America, Inc., a nonprofit 501c3 charitable association. Under IRS regulations charitable donations are tax deductible.

Any amount contributed to the Fairbanks House helps preserve this historic place, and all donations are tax deductible.

To make a donation of any amount please donate with the “Donate Here” button below. You can also donate by mail with Checks Payable to FAIRBANKS FAMILY IN AMERICA, INC and mail to: 511 East Street, Dedham, MA 02026

We do have an option in our Donate Here button below to make a one time $1637 donation - this will make you a recognized member of the 1637 Circle. Please note we have a way to Subscribe below through PayPal to pay for this over 6 or 12 months!

When you choose “Make this a monthly donation”, PayPal will automatically send your gift each month to support The Fairbanks House. You can update or cancel your monthly donation anytime through your PayPal account.

By choosing to add the PayPal processing fee, you’re helping ensure that every dollar of your gift goes directly toward making a difference. Covering this small fee means more of your generosity helps preserve The Fairbanks House — and we’re so grateful for your support.



The 1637 Circle donor level celebrates the year that the House was built for Jonathan and Grace Fairbanks. With each annual gift of $1637, you will be providing significant support for the preservation of the Old Homestead, and recognized as a member of the 1637 Circle.

To make giving even easier, you can now choose to pay your 1637 Circle donation over 6 or 12 months using the options below.

Spread your 1637 Circle donation over 12 months.


Spread your 1637 Circle donation over 6 months.


Opportunities for Membership

Membership in the Fairbanks Family in America, Inc. is open to all who care about historic preservation and are interested in helping to conserve the Fairbanks House museum c. 1637, the oldest wood frame structure in North America.

We welcome non-family members as well as descendants of Jonathan and Grace Fairbanks (also known as Fairbank, Fayerbanke, Fairebanke, etc.), spouses and adopted children.

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