Friends of Patton Homestead

05/16/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended our Re-dedication of the Liberty Road Markers and 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Ceremony! It was a beautiful evening.

Photos by Will Harrison.

04/08/2025

Do you know these folks, or anyone like them – living or passed? Take a look at the enclosed photo and lists. These incredible men and women were part of the Greatest Generation, and during this year’s world-wide celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the end of World War II, Friends of Patton Homestead will be celebrating and commemorating the efforts of our grandparents who served, and the support of the families they left behind.
We're looking for a few things:
WWII photos and/or negatives of men and women from Hamilton and Wenham,
Letters, uniforms, and other mementos from life in Hamilton and Wenham relative to the war efforts.
Volunteers and/or descendants of those who served to read their service member's name(s) during a special event.
If you have any of the items above, or would like to participate in reading the names/telling the story of those who served, please Private Message or email Deborah Lannon ([email protected]) or email Leandra DeFeo ([email protected]) by 5pm Tuesday April 22nd. Thank you.

11/11/2024

On this Veterans Day, we thank those who served or are serving for the many sacrifices they make.

10/16/2024

FREE LIVE MUSIC! TOMORROW NIGHT, Thursday, 10/17! 5:45-7:30

Don't miss out on the last free music night of the season! In addition to the incredible bringing the fun is making HOMEMADE PULLED PORK SAMMIES served with coleslaw and chips! YUM!

FREE - All are welcome!
S'MORES
LANTERN DISPLAY
FIRE PIT
LIVE MUSIC
FULL MOON

Sammies, craft beer and wine for sale...please no outside alcohol permitted!

YES, dogs on leash are welcome!

See you there!

10/03/2024

MUSIC + LANTERN MAKING TONIGHT! 10/3, 6-7:45!

What an amazing day! Come at 6 to decorate a paper lantern and picnic with friends and family!
will be selling craft beer and wine. While picnics are encouraged, no outside alcohol is allowed. Bring chairs and blankets and lawn games. Live Music starts at 6:45! Dogs on a leash are welcome!

09/30/2024

Live Music and Lantern Making this Thursday, 10/3! will be here at 6pm to accompany the lantern making activity. Lantern Kits are free, and are first come, first serve! Live music will start at 6:45 featuring .chait!

Please bring a picnic, but remember that only alcohol purchased from Cellar Door is permitted.

See you Thursday!

09/17/2024

LIVE MUSIC + LANTERN MAKING starts next week, Thursday 9/26 from 6-7:45PM. will be playing live from 6:30-7:30, but feel free to BYOP (picnic) and enjoy a craft beer or wine from starting at 6PM. FREE lantern kits will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. Lanterns will be displayed as part of the last music night which will also be the Harvest Full Moon on 10/17!

09/10/2024

Trails and Sails starts this weekend! As part of the event, the Patton Homestead is presenting the self guided historic walking tour of the grounds. Thank you to for creating the tour and sharing the history of the property with the public free of charge!

Public parking is available in the large gravel lot, and the tour can be accessed by scanning the QR code in the lot kiosk.

*If you do not have a QR scanner, please visit:
www.youraudiotour.com/tours/historical-highlights-of-the-patton-homestead-heroes-fields/

The tour does not include the Patton Family Archive. Please contact the Wenham Museum for information about upcoming tour dates.

08/29/2024

A great new feature of the property thanks to the Wenham Museum!

Even though the museum is closed this week, you can still access our free, self-guided audio tour of Patton Homestead in Hamilton, MA. The tour, Historical Highlights of the Patton Homestead & Heroes' Fields, features locations of note around the Patton Homestead. Head to the front door to get started!

For complete details visit: https://ow.ly/MsMk50T9Wlv

08/09/2024

Tomorrow!

Join us at the Patton Homestead for the Patton Family in New England tour: Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

Reserve your tickets now at https://www.wenhammuseum.org/pattontours/

The Patton Family in New England Tour chronicles the life and legacy of one of America’s premier military families who resided here on Boston’s North Shore. On tour, you will see four rooms within the Patton Homestead filled with military memorabilia, family heirlooms, photography, books, and papers comprising a collection known as the Patton Family Archives. These Archives are also an untapped, unparalleled resource regarding the service and sacrifice of Maj. Gen. Patton and his troops during the Korean and Vietnam Wars and that of his wife, Joanne Holbrook Patton, on the home front.

Guided tours are offered at select dates and times and are available only by advanced online reservation through the Wenham Museum. Tours are approximately 90 minutes in length and include time for questions. Payment is required at the time of booking.

Tours are $15.00 for members of the Wenham Museum and $20.00 for nonmembers. Active Military and Veteran tour tickets are $10.00. Tour tickets also include General Admission to the museum’s main location at 132 Main Street, Wenham, Massachusetts.

The Wenham Museum owns and operates the Patton Family Archives. The museum leases space within Patton Homestead display the Archives.

08/01/2024

Join us at the Patton Homestead for the Patton Family in New England tour: Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. Book your tickets now at https://www.wenhammuseum.org/pattontours/

The Patton Family in New England Tour chronicles the life and legacy of one of America’s premier military families who resided here on Boston’s North Shore. On tour, you will see four rooms within the Patton Homestead filled with military memorabilia, family heirlooms, photography, books, and papers comprising a collection known as the Patton Family Archives. These Archives are also an untapped, unparalleled resource regarding the service and sacrifice of Maj. Gen. Patton and his troops during the Korean and Vietnam Wars and that of his wife, Joanne Holbrook Patton, on the home front.

Guided tours are offered at select dates and times and are available only by advanced online reservation through the Wenham Museum. Tours are approximately 90 minutes in length and include time for questions. Payment is required at the time of booking.

Tours are $15.00 for members of the Wenham Museum and $20.00 for nonmembers. Active Military and Veteran tour tickets are $10.00. Tour tickets also include General Admission to the museum’s main location at 132 Main Street, Wenham, Massachusetts.

Group tours are available for parties of 6 or more on a mutually agreeable date at time. We kindly ask for two weeks lead time for scheduling groups. Please contact the museum at [email protected] or (978) 468-2377, ext. 113 to inquire.

To purchase tickets and to learn more visit: https://www.wenhammuseum.org/event/tour-the-patton-family-in-new-england/2023-05-16/

The Wenham Museum owns and operates the Patton Family Archives. The museum leases space within the Patton Homestead to display the Archives.