John Hancock & Dorothy Quincy Wedding Reenactment

You are cordially invited to attend a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the wedding of John Hancock and Dorothy Quincy at the Burr Homestead. John Hancock was a prominent figure in the American Revolution who first met Dorothy Quincy in Massachusetts. After a long engagement, Hancock and Quincy married on August 28, 1775 at the Fairfield home of Thaddeus Burr. Since Burr and Hancock were good friends, both Hancock and Quincy had sought refuge at the Burrs’ after fleeing the outbreak of war in Lexington, Massachusetts earlier in 1775.

Enjoy light refreshments & music to honor the happy couple. Festive colonial attire encouraged.

$25 per person

Event Details:

• Location: This special event will be held at the Burr Mansion, located at 739 Old Post Road in Fairfield, CT.
• Check-in: No physical ticket will be mailed. Check in at the Burr Mansion using your name.
• Parking: Feel free to use street parking or park at the Fairfield Museum parking lot.
• No refunds unless the event is cancelled by the Fairfield Museum.

Special thanks to @italiankitchenct for providing delicious bites and @joshcellars for wine to toast the bride and groom.