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511 East Street
Dedham, MA 02026

Phone:
781-326-1170

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781-326-2147

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Family Events and Activities

2008 Fairbanks Family Reunion

Photo of four children dressed in colorful costumes and holding hands at a recent Fairbanks reunion

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Make plans to join us at the 106th Annual Fairbanks Family Reunion, Saturday, July 19, 2008 at the Fairbanks House in Dedham, MA.

Guest Speaker: Professor John Demos of Yale University, noted social historian of early America

Registration Fees: Adults $15; Family Rate $50 per household. See Registration Form below for more pricing details..

Parking: At the American Legion Hall, adjacent to Fairbanks House, on Eastern Avenue.

Here is the Registration Form

Print it out, fill it out, and mail it back with payment.

106TH Annual Fairbanks Family Reunion
Saturday, July 19, 2008

Schedule subject to change

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 Registration
9:00 a.m. - 11:00

Guided tours of Fairbanks House tours at 9:00, 9:30, 10:00 and 10:30. Tours are on a first-come; First-served basis on the day of the reunion. Limited to 8 people per tour.

10:00 - 4:00 Silent Auction
10:00 - 4:00 Gift Shop table open
11:00 - 12:00 Annual business meeting under the tent
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 Lunch at the American Legion Hall
1:30 - 2:30 Guest Speaker: Professor John Demos of Yale University, noted social historian of early America.
3:00 - 4:00 Fairbanks House Open House tour
Special for Children throughout the day: Colonial games and crafts

 

Volunteer to Help Preserve the Fairbanks House!

We Need Volunteers!

Join an active committee, or serve on the board.
No matter what your skills or interests,
no matter where you live, you can help.

Let us know if you'd like to:

  • Help produce our newsletter, The Homestead Courier;
  • Serve on the FFA Board;
  • Join the team that's updating the Fairbanks genealogy;
  • Assist with membership mailings;
  • Help plan the annual family reunion;
  • Lead tours of the Fairbanks House;
  • Join the Fairbanks Garden Club;
  • Contribute your fundraising skills;
  • Join in the traditional fall and spring clean-up of the Fairbanks Property;

Please contact the Fairbanks House office and let us know your volunteer interests.

 

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