ABOUT

Now owned and operated by the Town of Hamilton, the Patton Homestead, was home to the Patton family for over 90 years, including two great American generals – General George S. Patton Jr. and his son Major General George S. Patton IV. It is a nationally significant historic property where families, the community and Veterans can enrich their lives through cultural events, seasonal festivals, educational programming, gatherings, private events and retreats.

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The Patton Homestead is open to the public for recreation, positive community engagement and gatherings year-round. The grounds offer an idyllic setting for any special occasion, so please reach out for availability. The property also offers access to the Ipswich River and neighboring Essex County Greenbelt trails. Parking is available free of charge in the gravel lot.

Holly Erickson, Director

As a representative for the Town, Holly manages day to day property needs along with public and private event coordination. Please reach out to Holly here or click here to inquire about a private rental. 

*** The home itself it is primarily occupied by Inc.Ubate Coworking, the Wenham Museum’s Patton Family Archive and the Historical Society. Please scroll down for details about these impressive organizations.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Public Events are a way for the Town of Hamilton to give back to the community as well as promote the awareness of this beautiful property. With community engagement, the Town is better able to preserve of such a place. We invite you to gather together at this historic property for this seasons lineup of public events as well as recreation and leisure in your free time!

FALL MUSIC SESSIONS:

10/13 Cancelled due to poor weather – see you in the Spring!

FREE MOONLIGHT MOVIE NIGHT:

10/14 Postponed to Spring due to poor weather –  Check back for rain date!      

HARVEST FEST! Updated to Saturday 10/15 due to poor weather on 10/13 + 10/14

The Town of Hamilton is hosting a family friendly community event!

Come celebrate FALL IN NEW ENGLAND by enjoying local music, local food, local craft brews, and family fun. By gathering people in a meaningful way, the Town can help support the work of preserving the Patton Homestead!

WHERE:   Patton Homestead, 650 Asbury Street, Hamilton, MA                       

WHEN:  CANCELLED – October 13^th 4:30-7pm = Fall Music Sessions 

                CANCELLED – October 14^th 5:30-9pm = Movie: Field of Dreams

                October 15^th 12-5pm = Music, Craft Brews, Food Drive + Fun

12-1:30PM – Wood + Bone Band

1:30-2:15PM – “The Music Man” presented by @hwmothersclub

2:15-5PM – Red Tail Hawk Band

ACORD Food Pantry is doing a FOOD DRIVE as part of the Family Fun Day at the Patton Homestead on Saturday 10/15 from 12-5.

• Drop off at 650 Asbury Street! Contribute to the event and also come to enjoy Food, Brews, Music + Fun!

COST:   FREE Admission, *Suggested donation of $10/person or $20/family appreciated. Your donation will support the work to continue with public event planning as well as contribute to the preservation of this this beautiful & historic property!

PARKING:  Off street, Patton Homestead. Police details will be on hand to assist visitors

Hamilton Wenham Book Club WILL RETURN to the Patton Homestead in SPRING 2023 with a new line-up of favorites; STAY TUNED!

***SPRING 2023 Join HW Public Library for the Summer Book Club the first Tuesday of each month from 3-4pm.

Carol Mori, Archivist

Click here for the Wenham Museum to schedule tours of the Patton Family Archives

Click here for the Hamilton Historical Society access and information.

Click Here to learn more about Inc.Ubate Coworking

650 Asbury Street
Hamilton, MA 01982

The grounds are open sunrise to sunset for public recreation, unless closed for a private function.