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.
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Deck the Halls
2019 Christmas at the Estate
Thank you to all who supported the Annual Christmas Show House
The Christmas Designer Show House is an exclusive nine day event
The 15th Annual Christmas Designer Show House at the Daniel Webster Estate, “Deck the Halls.”
Decorations chosen for each room reflect that particular designer’s view of Christmas, be it traditional, historical, Victorian, fanciful, or whimsical.
Deck the Halls, Designers, Rooms and Themes
- ENTRANCE—DAVID WELCH, CINDY CASTRO
- FOYER, STAIRCASE, UPPER HALL—MICHAEL MCMANN, THE QUEEN’S GARDEN
- A Tribute to Barry P. Arcangeli
- PARLOR—DEB DUNPHY, JEAN PECK
- DINING ROOM—Y’ISE GARDENERS
- BUTLER’S PANTRY—MICHELE CAMPION, STEPHANI SHEA, MEG STEMPEN
- Christmas in the Bear’s Den
- KITCHEN—JUDY TIMMINS, LYNNE BARTOS AND GAIL CONNOLLY
- STUDY—LAURA MCLAUGHLIN
- HALL BATH—LISA WRIN, SECOND 2 NONE CONSIGNMENTS
- NURSERY / TRUNK ROOM—KARRIE GREENE, SEA GREENE ART
- Deck the Halls with Buddy Holly
- WEBSTER BEDROOM—BETH COOK
- CAROLINE’S DRESSING ROOM—LAURA MCLAUGHLIN
- CAROLINE’S BEDROOM—JEAN MARAS
- BOUDOIR—LYNNE HABEL MURPHY
- BLUE TOILE ROOM—SARAH GUILFOYLE, ETHAN ALLEN
- Toile the Night Before Christmas
- MUSEUM—LARA BRAIT, MARSHFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, & ANNE MARIE PIERCE
- BACK HALLWAY—SUE MACCALLUM, MASS AUDUBON MARSHFIELD, BARBARA CARNEY
- A Walk in the Snowy Woods
Thank you to Fetch BBQ and Catering, Something Borrowed Antiques and The Borrowed Board for the incredible Backyard BBQ donation.
Congratulations to Susan Tilden for winning this exciting BBQ Prize!
Sincere thanks to our Sponsors for their very kind generosity!
- Rand Handy
- McNamara Financial
- Price Automotive
- Hubbard Plumbing
- ABC Equipment
- McSweeney and Ricci
- Grown Effects
- Roberta Faribanks
- Beverly Johnston
- Anthony Alessi
- Tim and Jane Davidson
We are grateful to…
- Ed Perry – WATD for his continued kindness, support & encouragement.
- Karie O’Donnell– Fine Artist/Graphic Design for her talent and our lovely program design.
- Newfield House – For their support and generous donation of confections enjoyed by our guests.
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2020 Victorian Teas
Seating is at 2PM and the tea lasts until 4PM. Reservations are required.
Please call 781-834-7818. Call today to book ahead!
Assorted tea sandwiches, scones, seasonal breads, and a variety of desserts.
ANNOUNCING OUR 2020 SCHEDULE OF TEAS –
2020 Annual Seasonal Teas
- Spring Tea – March 29th
- Summer Tea – June 14th
- End of Summer Tea – September 20th
- Fall Tea – November 8th
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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.
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Event Participation:
Attend our many interesting and fun-filled events–and bring your family and friends with you.
Victorian Teas, Annual Seasonal Teas
Tea will be served in the Webster mansion in Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. Plan to join in and welcome one or all of the seasons with us. Tickets are $20 and this includes a tour of our historic 1880 Victorian mansion.
Tea is by reservation only. Please call Carol 781-834-7818.
DWPT Board Member Prudence Tiro serving tea.
Mickey Carr, Board Member serves tea as the table enjoys assorted desserts.
2020 Annual Seasonal Teas
- Spring Tea – March 29th
- Summer Tea – June 14th
- End of Summer Tea – September 20th
- Fall Tea – November 8th
And don’t delay as these Victorian teas sell out quickly. Enjoy not just a cup of tea but also the three food courses that are served as scones and seasonal breads, assorted tea sandwiches, and delicious desserts.
A Chocolate Experience, All Things Chocolate – May 3rd.
By reservation only. Please call Carol 781-834-7818.
Family Fun Day / Touch a Truck Event – July 26th
2020 9-Day Christmas Designer Show House
December 5th-13th
The Christmas Designer Show House is an exclusive nine day event.
- Tickets available at the door only.
- General Admission is $15, Seniors, 62+ pricing is $10.
- Daily hours are 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Thursday, Dec 10th and Friday, Dec 11th, 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Weekend hours are 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
