Commander's Mansion

Acadian & Cajun Music, Culture Featured in the Revels Salon Series

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The Revels Salon Series presents Franco-American singer and tradition bearer Josée Vachon and Revels artistic director Patrick Swanson at the historic Commander’s Mansion in Watertown. Eclectic in content and social in nature, the Revels Salon Series offers a place for guests  to gather, enjoy wine and cheese, and hear talks about various subjects relating to Revels and our upcoming productions. Salons are held once a month on Friday evenings in October and November at the historic Commander’s Mansion in Watertown. This year’s Salons focus on Acadian and Cajun music and culture as we prepare for this year’s Christmas Revels opening Dec. 9 at Sanders Theatre. Salons include a wine and cheese reception from 7:30-8 p.m. followed by a one-hour interactive presentation from 8-9 p.m. The evening ends with more libations and conversation.

Arbor Day

See Photos from the Arbor Day Celebration at the Commander’s Mansion

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Watertown’s Commander’s Mansion welcomed Arbor Day a day early with a celebration of nature, some good eats and live entertainment on Thursday. 

Hundreds descended on the historic home in the Arsenal on the Charles complex for the event, where they could grab a bite at the two food trucks – the Chicken & Rice Guys and Gogi On The Block – and learn about nature from some of the groups at the table. Jamaica Plain-based Bee Bandits brought out an empty hive and some bee keeping suits to show people about keeping bees. “We are keeping bees in Watertown here at athenahealth,” said Miles Masci of Bee Bandits. “They are supporters of the environment.” There is one hive on a roof at athenahealth and two more are coming.

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Watertown Arbor Day Celebration Filled with Fun, Hands-on Activities

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Learn about tree care, plant some seeds, get your own seedling tree and enjoy food and music at Watertown’s Arbor Day of Service. The event will be held on Thursday, April 28 at the Commander’s Mansion, 440 Talcott Ave. in Watertown (off Arsenal Street), from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

The Arbor Day celebration will feature an afternoon of fun and educational programs.

Schedule of Events

11 a.m.-2 p.m. – Tree Servicing with Butler & Sons Tree Service Servicing the mansion tress and answering all your tree questions

11 a.m.-12 p.m. – Dorothy’s Garden Story time about Arbor Day and hands-on flower seed planting

11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. – Watertown Savings Bank Giving away tree seedlings

11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. – Food Trucks Gogi on the Block, Chicken & Rice Guys and Juniper Farms/Ice Cream

11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. – Butler & Sons Tree Service Enter to win a $250 gift certificate towards any tree service Butler & Sons provides

11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Watertown Main Street Florist Learn about butterfly & bee friendly flowers and plants

11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Watertown Farmers Market Check out what’s in store for the 2016 season

12-1 p.m. – Live Music Courtesy of Arsenal Center for the Arts

12:30-1 p.m. – Proper Pruning with Chris Hayward, MCA Conservation/Preservation Agent and Tree Warden for the Town of Watertown

1-1:30 p.m. – Mulching Techniques with Chris Hayward, MCA

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Wedding Showcase Coming to Watertown’s Commander’s Mansion

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The annual Wedding Showcase at the Commander’s Mansion in Watertown is coming up! The event will be held Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6 from 1-4 p.m. at the Commander’s Mansion, located next to the Arsenal on the Charles complex at 440 Talcott Ave. (off Arsenal Street). Meet with Boston’s top industry vendors (different vendors will be showcased throughout the weekend), sample delicious treats and walk away from the event with a list of professional resources and contacts! Tickets cost $10 per person and are good all weekend!

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See When Santa Arrives at the Commander’s Mansion Holiday Open House

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The Watertown Commander’s Mansion will deck the halls for the annual Holiday Open House on Thursday, Dec. 3. The event free and open to the community and runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and the Watertown Fire Department will deliver Santa at 6 p.m.

Take a self-guided tour of the decorated rooms on both floors of the mansion. The decorations come courtesy of Watertown Home Depot. Watertown Savings Bank will bring Santa, and you can visit him from from 6-8 p.m. Make sure you bring your camera!

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Big Bash Planned for Commander’s Mansion’s 150th Birthday!

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The Commander’s Mansion in Watertown is turning 150 years old this year and a big – and free – celebration is planned. The community event will be held on Sunday, Sept. 13 from 1-4 p.m. at the mansion, located in the Arsenal on the Charles Complex. The USS Constitution Color Guard will kick off our festivities, thanks to the Watertown Veterans’ Services Department. Enjoy some food, activities, games and Touch-A-Tank!

Entertainment

Revels Hosting May Day Benefit at Watertown’s Commander’s Mansion

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Join the Revels for an evening of enthusiastic performances, jubilant music, hearty hors d’oeuvres, wine and beer, and a fabulous silent auction all benefiting Revels educational programming. The benefit will be on Friday, May 1, 2015 at 7 p.m. at The Commander’s Mansion, 440 Talcott Avenue, Watertown, MA. Part of this special May Day Benefit will include performances given by students in our traditional dance programs and will showcase the excitement, joy, and community learning traditional dance, music and song gives to the next generation. The Commander’s Mansion offers plenty of free onsite parking. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased at www.revels.org or by phone at 617-972-8300 ext.

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Commander’s Mansion Chosen a Favorite by Wedding Couples

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Watertown’s Commander’s Mansion received good news to start 2015 – winning an award from a national wedding website. The historic home in the Arsenal on the Charles won the WeddingWire Couple’s Choice Award for 2015. “The Couple’s Choice Award recognizes your business as being  among the top 5% of wedding professionals nationwide,” said the announcement received by the Commander’s Mansion. Facility Manager Tammy McKenna said the award is a big honor. “This is the first time for this award for us – we are super excited,” McKenna said.