Burr Mansion

The Burr Mansion is a historic venue located at 739 Old Post Road in Fairfield's historic district. Originally built in 1732, the property served as home to Thaddeus and Eunice Burr during the American Revolution, hosting notable figures including Aaron Burr, Sam Adams, President George Washington, and John Adams. John Hancock married Dorothy Quincy at the mansion in 1775. After burning down in 1779 during the Burning of Fairfield, John Hancock insisted the Burrs rebuild, which was completed in 1790. The property remained with the Burr family from the 1600s until the mid-1800s and was renovated in the 1800s. In 1962, it became a Town of Fairfield property managed by Parks and Recreation. The venue features over four acres of gardens with a reflecting pool, suitable for ceremonies and outdoor cocktails. A 60-foot by 60-foot hardwood floored tent accommodates up to 200 guests from May through October. Indoor space is available for smaller celebrations. The property includes furnished bridal suites and restrooms on the second floor, a fully functioning caterer's kitchen equipped for large parties, and renovated restrooms. Street parking and spaces in the Town Hall buildings behind the mansion are available.