Edmund Fowle House
Thank you to all of the following vendors who graciously donated to make the open house a huge success!
(171 Watertown Street, Watertown)
(550 Arsenal Street, Watertown)
The Gloucester Hornpipe and Clog Society
New England Aquarium tickets
Anonymous
(55 Main Street, Watertown)
(550 Arsenal Street, Watertown)
History - the Edmund Fowle House is the second oldest surviving house in Watertown. The house was built in the early 1770s by John Bond, and originally located on Mount Auburn Street. In 1771 the property was purchased by Edmund Fowle, and subsequently occupied by the Fowle family for 150 years. In 1776 the Treaty of Watertown was signed in this house, the first treaty signed between the newly formed United States of America and a foreign power (the St. John’s and Mi'kmaq Tribes of Native Americans).
In 1871 Charles Brigham purchased the house, moved it to its present Marshall Street address, and converted it into a two family residence. In 1922 the Historical Society of Watertown purchased the home and undertook an extensive restoration.
Present – today the Edmund Fowle House is available for small group rentals of up to 60 guests. The house boasts a unique historic setting for your next social celebration or corporate event. Weather permitting the back garden makes an ideal backdrop for your festivities.
The Edmund Fowle House rental is $125 an hour; two hour minimum. The rental allows for use of the first and second floor as well as the grounds. An event manager will be on site for the duration of your rental period to greet your guests and assist with vendor coordination of setup and breakdown. Please call the office for the complete list of guidelines.
Historical reenactment characters are also available for your next function; call for details.
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