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The Commander’s Mansion is a historic event venue, originally built for the Commanding Officer of the Watertown Arsenal in 1865 and currently owned by the City of Watertown. Set just under nine miles from the heart of Boston, our estate is the ideal country-in-the-city setting for your private or social event.  The Mansion sits on seven lush, landscaped acres, including a beautiful grape arbor that makes a stunning backdrop for wedding ceremonies. We host events year-round inside the Mansion itself, and venue rentals from May through October include the use of a 40′ by 80′ fabric-lined tent over brick pavers with general illumination. The Commander’s Mansion is also home to the office of the City of Watertown Events Team and hosts over a dozen community events on site and across the City of Watertown.

MORE ABOUT THIS VENUE

LOCATION

Commander's Mansion

440 Talcott Avenue, Watertown, MA 02472

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Accessibility Information

  • Accessible Parking

    Accessible Parking

  • Accessible Restrooms

    Accessible Restrooms

  • All Gender Restrooms

    All Gender Restrooms

  • Changing Stations

    Changing Stations

  • Drop Off

    Drop Off

  • Elevator

    Elevator

  • Family Restrooms

    Family Restrooms

  • Service Animal

    Service Animal

  • Wheelchair Access

    Wheelchair Access

PARKING INFO

Venue rentals include the use of our private back parking lot with 40 lined spaces. Overflow and community parking for events on site can use the East Garage in the complex on Kingsbury Ave.

PUBLIC HOURS

Private tours are booked by appointment only. Information about our community events can be found on our website at https://www.commandersmansion.com/upcoming-events.

PHOTOS

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  • Wedding reception in the grape arbor

  • Wedding reception in the grape arbor
  • Appetizers in the first floor foyer
  • Reception tent set up for a birthday party
  • Wedding reception set up in the fabric lined reception tent
  • Reception tent after sunset

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