Commander's Mansion

01/08/2025

Save the date! Thursday, January 16, 2025 ☕️

The Watertown Events Team is hosting Watertown Business Coalition’s first Coffee Connect of the new year on Thursday, January 16, 2025, from 8:30-9:30am at the Commander’s Mansion, located at 440 Talcott Avenue. Coffee and treats will be provided by Tatte Bakery and Café. Attendance is FREE and open to Watertown residents, local businesses, and all those who work in Watertown. Please register here: https://watertownbusinesscoalition.com/events-3/ #!event-list

[Image description: Event details from the post, graphic logos for Watertown Business Coalition, Watertown Events Team, and Tatte with a photo of the Commander's Mansion in an ornate gold frame.]

01/02/2025

Renovations have started on our grape arbor, which is the most popular outdoor wedding ceremony location on site. Thank you to Watertown’s Department of Public Works for overseeing this project!

[Image descriptions: the outside corner of white fencing with new posts in the ground and a second photo of the inside of the grape arbor set up for a ceremony with over 100 white chairs in rows]

01/01/2025

The Commander’s Mansion is closed today, January 1, 2025. Please visit our website linked below for more information on hosting a private event at our historic event venue.

www.commandersmansion.com

We hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season! Our office at the Commander’s Mansion is closed today, January 1, 2025. We look forward to resuming planning tomorrow for a new year full of more than a dozen community events! Please consider joining our mailing list for monthly news and updates at the link below.

www.commandersmansion.com/upcoming-events

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12/07/2024

We bid farewell to our seasonal reception tent last week for the winter! Peak season weekend pricing includes the use of our fabric lined 40 by 80’ tent with general illumination over brick pavers, which can accommodate up to 200 seated guests.

11/28/2024

Wishing all a wonderful Thanksgiving! Our office is closed today and tomorrow, Friday November 29, 2024. We hope you will join us at the Merry Mingle on Sunday, December 1 from 4-8pm. 🎄

www.commandersmansion.com/upcoming-events

11/25/2024

This afternoon, we were honored to host Watertown Fire Department’s Swearing In and Awards Ceremony.

11/22/2024

It’s the holiday season here at the Commander’s Mansion! We are busy getting ready for a number of private events as well as our community event on Sunday, December 1, 2024. Learn more about the Merry Mingle at the link below and hope to see you there!

www.commandersmansion.com/upcoming-events

11/17/2024

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📣 Santa’s Village group tickets (up to 6 guests per ticket) are now available to purchase through Friday, November 29th!

This ticketed component of “The Merry Mingle” community event on December 1, 2024 at the Commander’s Mansion includes:
- a reserved time slot for a photo session with Santa
- one digital download (a private online gallery of options from Natalie Nigito Photography will be sent to the email address used during checkout and additional photos will be available for purchase)
- hot chocolate and sweet treats
- activities and holiday displays to enjoy on the second floor of the Commander’s Mansion

Tickets for this specific guest experience must be purchased in advance. Please note all activities on the first floor and across the outdoors of the property are open to the public and free to enter.

Visit merrymingle.planningpod.com to secure your spot today! Learn more about the entire event at www.commandersmansion.com/upcoming-events.

11/15/2024

Our friends at La Bonne Maison treated us to a delectable vegetarian lunch yesterday!

Pictured: Thai style Coconut Curry with Grilled Tofu, Shoestring Vegetables & Mango served with Jasmine Rice, Spanikopita, and Assorted Seasonal Petit Fours

Fun Fact: Our team is comprised of two pescatarians and one vegetarian! 🥗

Check out sample menus and learn more at www.labonnemaison.com.

11/11/2024

The Commander’s Mansion office is closed today, Monday, November 11, 2024, in observance of Veterans Day. 🇺🇸

11/10/2024

Watertown Fire Department members often begin their shifts with “street drills” and the Chief was stumped last week on Heodo Ters Circle (as listed on Google Maps). They took a drive and it turned out to be incorrect spelling for an old Watertown Arsenal street sign for Headquarters Circle, the stretch of Talcott Avenue in front of the Commander’s Mansion including our circular driveway!

11/02/2024

Perfect scenery across the property for autumn photos! Learn more about studio rentals for filming and photoshoots.

https://www.commandersmansion.com/studio

10/27/2024

Halloween fun at the Mansion! 👻 Be sure you’re following Watertown Events Team for news and updates on our community events!

10/18/2024

Earlier this week, our team enjoyed a delectable catered lunch by - the presentation was amazing and the quality was so fresh!

10/18/2024

This evening, the community came together to celebrate the people behind Watertown's core food security programs.

Read more about this Watertown Community Foundation event and all of the honorees: www.watertownfoundation.org/celebrate-impact

10/14/2024

The office at the Commander’s Mansion is closed today, October 14, 2024, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Columbus Day.

Watertown City Hall, Parker Annex, Department of Public Works Offices, Senior Center and the Watertown Free Public Library are closed on Monday, October 14, 2024 in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day/Columbus Day.

Please be aware that there is a one-day delay for trash and recycling pickup due to the holiday. Pickup for the week is Tuesday, October 15 - Saturday, October 19, 2024.

[Image description: black and white patterned graphic, words “Watertown City Hall, Parker Annex, Department of Public Works Offices, Senior Center and the Watertown Free Public Library closed Indigenous Peoples Day/Columbus Day, Monday, October 14, 2024.]

10/07/2024

Rain on your wedding day? Nobody ever wants to think about it, but one possible rain plan set up would be to utilize our front and rear parlors with the sliding doors open.

The other pictures are our two most popular outdoor ceremony locations on site: the grape arbor and east lawn by the smoke tree!

Schedule an appointment to view all these options and more in person.