This lovely estate named “Green Harbor” was the country home of the famous orator and statesman Daniel Webster until his death in 1852.  During the twenty years that he lived here, the property grew to nearly 1,800 acres.  After an unfortunate fire that destroyed his home in 1878, his daughter-in-law Caroline White Webster enlisted the services of William Gibbons Preston, a prominent Boston architect to construct this lovely Queen Anne-style home in 1880.

The estate has gone through a number of changes over the years.  Much of the land has been sold and the property now consists of 14 acres of lawns and beautiful woodlands.  A series of families have lived here and for many years it was the summer camp for the local children. After being purchased by the Town of Marshfield and undergoing extensive renovation, it was the Pilgrim Hall Museum’s 2005 Designer Show House.  This was the beginning of a new chapter in the life of this historic estate.

Presently, the Daniel Webster Preservation Trust oversees the estate.  It is available for celebrations such as weddings, special occasion parties as well corporate meetings and seminars.  During the first week of December interior and floral designers work their magic and the estate is transformed into  a sparkling holiday wonderland.

 

We welcome your interest in the Daniel Webster Estate and hope that you will find this unique setting as charming and exciting as we do.

Congratulations to you both on your engagement! Planning for your upcoming Wedding is now underway and we know the importance of finding just the right location for your Reception to create the day you have always dreamed of. Your choice will often help you to “set the tone” for many of your wedding details. The Daniel Webster Estate is a Queen Anne-style Mansion set on fourteen acres of rolling lawns. Our stained-glass windows, fireplaces, mantles and dramatic grand staircase tell of a turn-of-the-century elegance and our state-of-the-art kitchen and service area, air-conditioned rooms and light and airy interiors tell of our desire to give our Brides and Guests a relaxed and comfortable setting for a most memorable day.

Our lovely wrap-around veranda hints of days-gone-by. Two ponds, antique Linden trees and a peaceful, secluded setting create a graceful backdrop for a beautiful event.

Please feel free to reach out to our Event Coordinator and schedule time to visit The Estate and walk the grounds.

July 30th 2018, Noon-4PM

Join us for The Webster Estate’s 10th Annual Family Fun Day,

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Come and enjoy a summer Sunday afternoon on the grounds of the historic Webster Estate – July 30th from 12-4PM for the 9th annual Family Fun Day activities.  This year will feature a children’s identification program sponsored by the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department.  Bring your grandchildren for this and for the many activities to include Big Joe, the storyteller, and all afternoon pony rides, bouncy house, the happy slide, face painting and balloon animals by the Classy Clowns, petting zoo and children’s crafts.

Sample a variety of chowders and chilis donated by Marshfield restaurants, have a hot dog, a bag of popcorn, an ice cream treat and certainly try the homemade cookies and brownies.

Check out the various vendors selling unusual items.

Free admission.  Rain or shine.

For further information, contact Phyllis Nielsen 781-834-6813.

 

Docent Tours

Visit the beautiful Webster Estate and learn about famous orator and statesman Daniel Webster, his family and his property!  Guided tours with our trained docents run from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on each first Sunday in May through November (except Labor Day weekend) and every Thursday from July 5 through September 27, 2018.

Tours are free to the public, but donations are gratefully accepted. The Daniel Webster Estate is handicap accessible on the first floor only. A/C for your comfort.