Join - Grand View Farm (Burlington, MA)

The "Friends of the Marion Tavern" is a non-profit organization chartered under section 501(3)c. Its mission is to preserve and restore the Marion Tavern at Grand View Farm by establishing a self-sustaining legacy for the benefit and enjoyment of our citizens and future generations.

The Marion Tavern at Grand View Farm is part of the historical and cultural heart of Burlington. Its origins date from a 1770 "saltbox" house whose uses have evolved over the years. Today it stands as an example of a 19th century connected farm complex. Having served at times as a farm and a stagecoach tavern, the property's history reflects Burlington's heritage as an ever-changing community that has responded to the needs of the day.

In 2002 the Town of Burlington obtained the Marion Tavern at Grand View Farm in a three-way land swap with its most recent owner and a local developer. The Town is committed to preserving the structure and restoring the building to its original magnificence. It has been proposed that the renovated structure be used as a self-sustaining function facility. To reach this goal a major fund raising effort has been initiated.

Here are the levels of sponsorship, donations, and incentives associated with the fund raising effort:

Copper - $25 to $49 (recognition on the GVF web site)

Bronze - $50 to $99 ("Cat's Meow" wooden keepsake)

Silver - $100 to $249 (Bronze benefits plus Marion Tavern afghan)

Gold - $250 to $499 (Silver benefits plus installation of small personalized brick)

Platinum - $500 to $999 (Silver benefits plus installation of large personalized brick)

Titanium - $1000 and up (Silver benefits plus acknowledgement on bronze property plaque)

Tax deductible donations at the levels and incentives below may be mailed and made payable to:

Friends of the Marion Tavern
c/o Burlington Town Hall
29 Center St.
Burlington, MA 01803

For more information, contact Jean Gallant jgallant@burlmass.org

A membership form is available here - BecomeAMember (pdf 198kB)