Lynn Z.
8/28/2013
This was really really cool! I went there with my grandmother when u was little, 6 or 7, and we just went back today, 21 years old! The tour guide was really informative and answered all the...
Fairbanks House
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511 East St
Dedham, MA 02026
IMPORTANT: MUSEUM IS OPEN MAY 3rd THROUGH OCTOBER 29th. Built by Jonathan and Grace Fairbanks in 1637, the Fairbanks House is the oldest timber frame house in North America. Eight generations of Fairbanks have lived here until 1904 when it was opened to the public as a historic site and house museum filled with period furnishings owned by Fairbanks descendants.
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Kai L.
8/19/2025
Located in Dedham, the oldest timber house is packed with lots of interesting details. We went on an introductory tour and they have a cool model of the house. The docent is very knowledgeable...
Gilbert P.
8/5/2025
Visited here not too long ago. Although very nice structure, we weren't allowed in because we didn't buy tickets "online". Why would they not allow a cash or cc for entry payment option?? Why only...
Erica F.
3/7/2012
Seriously people...the oldest wooden frame house in America and you can go inside and poke around?! Super cool! I only wish they would allow sleepovers as I would love to spend the night and find...
Kerstin T.
7/11/2018
The house and the history are amazing but unfortunately our guide took us 25 minutes late and then asked us if we wanted an abbreviated tour. We said no we wanted the full tour but she still flew...
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