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As the DWPT wraps up the 11th Annual Family Fun Day, I have the honor of crafting a very long thank you list! Please let our sponsors, donors and supporters know that you appreciate them partnering with us to make this event possible.

First of all without the people of Marshfield, and the many folks that come into town each year to support this event we would be lost. Thank you for your continued support.

An enormous thank you to our premier sponsor, St. George Pharmacy. Andy, Anna did a fantastic job in your absence, addressing everyone today. We appreciate all you do for the community!

Laurie of Macaroni Kid South Shore Boston, thank you for joining us again this year and getting the word out about this wholesome family oriented event! Your newsletter is a wonderful resource. You do the South Shore a great service!

Our first responders were on hand today including, Marshfield Police Officers, Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department and their K-9 officers, along with Marshfield Fire and Emergency. Thank you for the extra patrols of the area this week and for always answering the call for the Community of Marshfield. The kids always enjoy seeing you and letting them get to know you one on one!

Thank you to Larry Nelson and WATD for creating an all inclusive radio ad to spread the word!

Dave Harrington and his chorus of Ukuleles. What a fun addition and loved by all!

Music by DJ Gent Rob of GENT Events featuring, a great play list and wow you and your helper, both did an awesome job handing out all of those cool prizes.

Speaking of cool prizes— so many generously donated by Adamo Day Spa, OLIVIA ROSE CHILDRENS BOUTIQUE, Tumblefun Gymnastics, KLS Taekwondo, and Trish Devine of Brant Rock Market.

We are grateful to old friends and new friends featuring Special Food Truck Guests: June of Mom On the Go Food Truck and Restaurant, Bob Shine of Shinetti’s Grill and our new favorite, allergy friendly baked goods by Sadie Mae’s Cupcake Cafe!!!

Webster’s Friends and Food Court Sponsors: 

The sunny day’s shade (Tent) was provided by our friends at BC Tent. We really needed you today, it was a hot one!

Dr. Tiffany McAdams of   Family Dentistry, Pat Cate & James Barger, Colleen & Karrie Greene, Peter Cook of Cook Family Charitable Fund, Dr. Christopher Sullivan of Healthcare South,  Kennedy’s Country Gardens, Ground Effects and Rockland Trust.

As always the Bouncy Houses are the high energy stop of the day! $5 for an all you can bounce day pass. So much fun! Huge thanks to our friends at South Shore Therapies we are so grateful to have you join us again this year!

Something NEW this year:

After years of success with Veteran’s Service’s Antique Fire Truck, this year we tried our hand at a small Touch a Truck (and boat!) event. We are so grateful to our sponsors. Kimberly of Lapels Dry Cleaning Marshfield and Mark of  M&M Transport Services with Special Guests Jeff and Diane Morse of Morse Excavating, along with Ethan of Sea Tow South Shore.

The Pony Ride Area was sponsored by Haddad’s Ocean Cafe. Chuck, Mitch, Brian and CJ you guys always come through in a big way! Thank you!!!

Ok Let’s talk baby goats! So so cute! Thank you and Oh Boy Wow! Jimmy Nielsen the Petting Zoo provided by Seagate Farm– always is one of the sweetest places in earth! Ps: Farmtastic 4H always steps up and gives back so much to the Marshfield community!

Thank you to Tom and Maureen Coleman of NEW local restaurant Liv Creative Cuisine -you stepped up in a big way and helped us out by sponsoring our farm area. Love that Olivia made her way around kid approved Family Fun Day!

Our new friends at Over the Moon. It was so nice of you to join us. What a pleasure to meet you and we hope you join us again next year!

Little Bit the Clown with Face painting!! Plus, Cluster of Clowns and balloon creations. You folks are always such a hit! Thank you!

Thank you to our set up volunteers; Colleen Greene, Leigh McCarthy, and Mark Stoddard. 

Always a fantastic job by our Team of Docents lead by Ann Macaleer! Thank you!

DWPT Board Members on hand today, Larry Nelson, Karyn Lux, Karrie Greene, Otis & Barbara Carney, Lynne Bartos, Mickey Carr and DWPT President, Carol Kiburis. As always, thank you for all you do!

Last, but certainly not least, a tremendous thank you to the entire Neilsen Family with Phyllis at the helm. Thank you for 11 years of pulling together so many of your resources to benefit the Daniel Webster Estate. We appreciate you and offer a heartfelt thank you. 

The 11th Annual Family Fun Day, sponsored by St. George Pharmacy

When: Sunday, July 28th 2019. Time: 12PM-4PM

Address: 238 Webster Street, Marshfield, MA 02050

Parking: 230 Webster Street, Marshfield, MA 02050 Park and stroll across the small wooden bridge to the Estate grounds. 

Family Fun Day Official Media Sponsor Macaroni Kid

Admission to the Estate Grounds is FREE, food and activities have a fee.

Free Parking at the Senior Center

Music by DJ Rob of GENT Events  featuring, hourly drawings and chances to win prizes generously donated by Adamo Day Spa & Retreat,  Olivia Rose Children’s Boutique, Tumblefun Gymnastics, KLS Taekwondo, and Brant Rock Market

Special Food Truck Guests

Packed for of fun for the Kids 

• 3 Bouncy Houses Sponsored by South Shore Therapies

• Touch a Truck (and boat!) Co-Sponsored by Lapels Dry Cleaning and M&M Transport with Special Guest Jeff Morse of Morse Excavating

• • Big Rig donated by M&M Transport
  • Lapels Dry Cleaning cool delivery van
  • Police, Fire and Rescue
  • Morse Excavating Equipment
  • Sea Tow South Shore, the beautiful yellow boat seen in Green Harbor

• Pony Rides sponsored by Haddad’s Ocean Cafe

• Petting Zoo provided by Seagate Farm, sponsored by Liv Creative Cuisine , with volunteers from our local 4-H program at Farmtastic
  

• Little Bit the Clown with Face painting
• Plus, Cluster of Clowns and balloon creations
• And, so much more!

Webster’s Friends and Food Court Sponsors 

Dr. Tiffany McAdams, All Smiles Family Dentistry, Pat Cate & James Barger, Colleen Greene, Karrie Greene, Sea Greene Art

Peter Cook, Cook Family Charitable Fund, Dr. Christopher Sullivan, Marshfield Pediatrics,Kennedy’s Country Gardens, Ground Effects and Rockland Trust.

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.

The 11th Annual Family Fun Day, sponsored by St. George Pharmacy

When: Sunday, July 28th 2019. Time: 12PM-4PM

Address: 238 Webster Street, Marshfield, MA 02050

Parking: 230 Webster Street, Marshfield, MA 02050 Park and stroll across the small wooden bridge to the Estate grounds. 

Family Fun Day Official Media Sponsor Macaroni Kid

Admission to the Estate Grounds is FREE, food and activities have a fee.

Free Parking at the Senior Center

Music by DJ Rob of GENT Events  featuring, hourly drawings and chances to win prizes generously donated by Adamo Day Spa & Retreat,  Olivia Rose Children’s Boutique, Tumblefun Gymnastics, KLS Taekwondo, and Brant Rock Market

Special Food Truck Guests

Packed full of fun for the Kids 

• 3 Bouncy Houses Sponsored by South Shore Therapies

• Touch a Truck (and boat!) Co-Sponsored by Lapels Dry Cleaning and M&M Transport with Special Guest Jeff Morse of Morse Excavating

• • Big Rig donated by M&M Transport
  • Lapels Dry Cleaning cool delivery van
  • Police, Fire and Rescue
  • Morse Excavating Equipment
  • Sea Tow South Shore, the beautiful yellow boat seen in Green Harbor

• Pony Rides sponsored by Haddad’s Ocean Cafe

• Petting Zoo provided by Seagate Farm, sponsored by Liv Creative Cuisine , with volunteers from our local 4-H program at Farmtastic
  

• Little Bit the Clown with Face painting
• Plus, Cluster of Clowns and balloon creations
• And, so much more!

Webster’s Friends and Food Court Sponsors 

Dr. Tiffany McAdams, All Smiles Family Dentistry, Pat Cate & James Barger, Colleen Greene & Karrie Greene, Sea Greene Art

Peter Cook, Cook Family Charitable Fund, Dr. Christopher Sullivan, Marshfield Pediatrics,Kennedy’s Country Gardens, Ground Effects and Rockland Trust.

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.

The 11th Annual Family Fun Day, sponsored by St. George Pharmacy

When: Sunday, July 28th 2019. Time: 12PM-4PM

Address: 238 Webster Street, Marshfield, MA 02050

Parking: 230 Webster Street, Marshfield, MA 02050 Park and stroll across the small wooden bridge to the Estate grounds. 

Family Fun Day Official Media Sponsor Macaroni Kid

Macaroni Kid provides local activity guides & news for parents & families. Find your family fun things to do. 

Admission to the Estate Grounds is FREE, food and activities have a fee.

Free Parking at the Senior Center

Music by DJ Rob of GENT Events

Hourly drawings, enter for FREE CHANCES TO WIN PRIZES generously donated by Adamo Day Spa & Retreat,  Olivia Rose Children’s Boutique, Tumblefun Gymnastics, KLS Taekwondo, and Brant Rock Market

Special Food Truck Guests

• Shinnetti’s Grill
  
• Sadie Mae’s Cupcake Bakery

Packed for of fun for the Kids 

• Bouncy Houses Sponsored by South Shore Therapies
• Touch a Truck (and boat!) Sponsored by Lapels Dry Cleaning and M&M Transport with Special Guest Jeff Morse of Morse Excavating
  • Big Rig donated by M&M Transport
  • Lapels Dry Cleaning cool delivery van
  • Police, Fire and Rescue
  • Morse Excavating Equipment
  • Sea Tow South Shore, the beautiful yellow boat seen in Green Harbor

• Pony Rides sponsored by Haddad’s Ocean Cafe
• Petting Zoo provided by Seagate Farm, sponsored by Liv Creative Cuisine , with volunteers from our local 4-H program at Farmtastic
  
• Little Bit the Clown with Face painting
• Plus, Cluster of Clowns and balloon creations
• And, so much more!

Webster’s Friends and Food Court Sponsors 

Dr. Tiffany McAdams, All Smiles Family Dentistry, Pat Cate & James Barger, Colleen Greene, Karrie Greene, Sea Greene Art

Kennedy’s Country Gardens, Rockland Trust, Peter Cook, Cook Family Charitable Fund, Dr. Christopher Sullivan, Marshfield Pediatrics

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.

The 11th Annual Family Fun Day, sponsored by St. George Pharmacy

When: Sunday, July 28th 2019. Time: 12PM-4PM

Address: 238 Webster Street, Marshfield, MA 02050

Parking: 230 Webster Street, Marshfield, MA 02050 Park and stroll across the small wooden bridge to the Estate grounds. 

Family Fun Day Official Media Sponsor Macaroni Kid

Admission to the Estate Grounds is FREE, food and activities have a fee.

Free Parking at the Senior Center

Music by DJ Rob of GENT Events

Hourly drawings and chances to win prizes generously donated by Adamo Day Spa & Retreat,  Olivia Rose Children’s Boutique, Tumblefun Gymnastics, KLS Taekwondo, and Brant Rock Market

Special Food Truck Guests

• • Mom on the Go Grilled Cheese Truck
  • Shinnetti’s Grill
    
  • Sadie Mae’s Cupcake Bakery

Packed for of fun for the Kids 

• Bouncy Houses Sponsored by South Shore Therapies
• Touch a Truck (and boat!) Sponsored by Lapels Dry Cleaning and M&M Transport with Special Guest Jeff Morse of Morse Excavating
  • Big Rig donated by M&M Transport
  • Lapels Dry Cleaning cool delivery van
  • Police, Fire and Rescue
  • Morse Excavating Equipment
  • Sea Tow South Shore, the beautiful yellow boat seen in Green Harbor

• Pony Rides sponsored by Haddad’s Ocean Cafe
• Petting Zoo provided by Seagate Farm, sponsored by Liv Creative Cuisine , with volunteers from our local 4-H program at Farmtastic
  
• Little Bit the Clown with Face painting
• Plus, Cluster of Clowns and balloon creations
• And, so much more!

Webster’s Friends and Food Court Sponsors 

Dr. Tiffany McAdams, All Smiles Family Dentistry, Pat Cate & James Barger, Colleen Greene, Karrie Greene, Sea Greene Art

Kennedy’s Country Gardens, Rockland Trust, Peter Cook, Cook Family Charitable Fund, Dr. Christopher Sullivan, Marshfield Pediatrics

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.

“Webster” and the Daniel Webster Preservation Trust, lost a dear friend last week. Barry Arcangeli, decorator, designer, collector of antiques, was a good man and a good friend. He died suddenly, and way too soon.

Remembered by DWPT President, Carol Kiburis, “Barry’s lovely displays, numerous talents and his devotion to the Daniel Webster Estate, will be missed. Barry was a generous man and spent hours perfecting his craft.”

Recommended to the Webster Estate 5 years ago by his friend and now husband, Michael, as the “right man for the job“, and that he was; as he instantly became a much admired and a much appreciated, as well as indispensable Christmas Show House decorator.  Barry’s forte and love was the restoring of antique dolls and mannequins.

And, as he yearly decorated rooms throughout the 1880 Victorian mansion that was visibly apparent.  He hunted on his days off for just the right pieces and then proceeded to refashion, redecorate, redesign, embellish and even create new items; sewing, mixing and matching, and using early 20th century outfits, gowns, dresses, and original clothing.   His chosen Christmas rooms showcased his talents.

His mannequins, male and female, and all “dressed’ by Barry, and staged so perfectly each year to tell his story. –Welcome! Come Join Us! We’re Happy You’re Here!–

He had recently texted Mickey Carr, Show House coordinator, the following,

“I picked up some large Christmas items for this year’s winter wonderland….OMG I can’t wait for Christmas.  Wait until you see the fabulous things I’ve gotten.”

We are so sad that we won’t see his new treasures. But we will remember Barry for his ever present smile, his hugs, his sweetness, his joy and Christmas spirit, his talents, and his absolutely wonderful Christmas presentations.

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The Daniel Webster Estate and Heritage Center is maintained and entrusted with an all volunteer board that comprise The Daniel Webster Preservation Trust.  We are people with many diverse backgrounds and skills. We come together with a common goal to maintain, celebrate and to educate the public of, All Things Webster!

The Estate 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. This year our theme is, “Deck the Halls!”

We also have a seasonal tradition of celebrating tea on select Sunday afternoons. Our teas have become a local favorite. With seating beginning at 2PM and the tea lasts until 4PM. Scones and seasonal breads, savories and sweets and that perfect cup(s) of properly made tea are served by Webster volunteers led by Carol Kiburis, President, DWPT.  

Behind the Scenes

Before anyone arrives there are weeks of preparations made prior to the first tea guests’ arrival. The Estate must be prepared for seating, the linens are cared for and all of the silver must be polished. The silver polishing alone can take 5 or 6 people up to three visits to complete.

Behind the Scenes at The Estate

DWPT Board Member, Ann McAleer is our house tea sommelier. Before the first pour of tea, Anne is busy behind the scenes. With a guest list of up to 80 attendees, Ann and her team begin by brewing 32 quarts of tea, or 8 gallons. The tea cups are filled through out a two hour time frame and quite often Ann has had to brew additional 5 quarts!

The assorted tea sandwiches, scones, seasonal breads, and a variety of desserts command a large presence in the kitchen. There are cucumber finger sandwiches, salad sandwiches, roll ups and more. The volunteers can create and plate up to 480 finger sandwiches to serve on the silver platters.

Tea bread and desserts are always plentiful. Each with a homemade flair, as if your Aunt or Grandmother had prepared them just for you. Again, this is because the Seasonal Teas are not catered by a restaurant or local caterer. The entire event is produced by your friends and neighbors who volunteer at The Daniel Webster Preservation Estate.

Annual Seasonal Tea, 2019 Schedule

Please consider joining us for tea this year. Tickets must be reserved please call, 781-834-7818 and book ahead!

• Spring Tea – April 7th, 2019
• Summer Tea – June 9th, 2019
• End of Summer Tea -September 22nd
• Fall Tea – October 20th, 2019
• Winter Tea – November 10th, 2019

Please call 781-834-7818. Call today to book ahead!

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The DWPT is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and an all-volunteer organization.

The DWPT was formed in 1989 by Jim Cantwell, Michael Donohue and Bob McCracken and incorporated it in February 1990 in order to keep the estate from development and preserve it for public use and enjoyment. Early on the Trust worked with the Historical Commission to secure the house by having it included on the National Registry of Historical Places and Trust.

In 1995, a Town Meeting voted to purchase the house and remaining 14 acres for $500,000. Half of that sum was provided by a MA state grant. The Town, through the Historical Commission and Massachusetts Historical, secured grant money to restore the mansion and in 2005 the Pilgrim Hall Museum in Plymouth sponsored a designer show house there. The designers completed the interior decoration and some landscaping of the property.  Also in 2005, the town awarded a 3-year lease to the Trust to maintain and continue restoration of the estate and the lease was renewed for 10 years in 2009.

2018 9-Day Christmas Designer Show House December 8-16th 2018

Thank you all for joining us this year for the 14th Annual Christmas Designer Show House at the Daniel Webster Estate, “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas!” 

This year’s Designer Show House was a success all around. The weather was a friend and made for easy traveling to the over 1,000 visitors we entertained over 9 beautiful days. 

Each of our rooms and areas has a hostess and this year we had 60-70 volunteers helping us with our guests. The DWPT thanks you all for your dedication, without you our success would not be possible.

We are thrilled that so many of you took the time to post photos on Social Media and many of you invited new friends to join you on your visit.  

If you did not have the opportunity to visit, make sure you mark your calendars for next year as The Christmas Show House is an event not to be missed. Local decorators and floral designers, some professional and some amateur, some old-timers and some new to the show house; will spend many volunteer hours transforming their chosen room into a Christmas visual delight.  Decorations chosen for each room reflect that particular designer’s view of Christmas, be it traditional, historical, Victorian, fanciful, or whimsical.

Thank you to the 2018 Decorators!

• ENTRANCE—Y’ISE GARDENERS
• FOYER, STAIRCASE, UPPER HALL—BARRY ARCANGELI
• PARLOR—DEB DUNPHY, JEAN PECK
• DINING ROOM—LYNNE ANN HABEL MURPHY
• BUTLER’S PANTRY—MICHELE CAMPION, STEPHANI SHEA, MEGHAN STEMPEL
• KITCHEN—HANNAH MITCHELSON, MARSHFIELD
• STUDY—NATASHA YOUNG, HOLLISTON
• HALL BATH—LAURA MCLAUGHLIN, SCITUATE
• NURSERY—LAURA MCLAUGHLIN
• WEBSTER BEDROOM—LAURA MCLAUGHLIN
• CAROLINE’S DRESSING ROOM—JUDY TIMMINS
• CAROLINE’S BEDROOM—CINDY CASTRO, DAVID WELCH
• BOUDOIR—KIMBERLY ANDREWS, MELANIE ANDERSON, LISA PLIMTON
• BLUE TOILE ROOM—BETH COOK, KARRIE GREENE, MARSHFIELD
• MUSEUM—JAYNE BOWMAN, WEBSTER DECORATORS
• BACK HALLWAY—BARBARA CARNEY

Sincere thanks to our Sponsors for their very kind generosity!

• Rand Handy – Marshfield
• ABC Equipment- Marshfield
• Price Automotive – Marshfield
• McNamara Financial – Marshfield
• Ground Effects
• Roberta Fairbanks
• McSweeney and Ricci – Marshfield
• Beverly Johnston – Marshfield
• Hubbard Plumbing – Marshfield

We are grateful to…

Ed Perry – WATD (Marshfield) for his continued kindness, support and encouragement. Karie O’Donnell – Fine Artist/Graphic Designer (Marshfield) For her talent and our lovely program design. Newfield House (Plymouth) For their support and generous donation of confections enjoyed by our gala guests.

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

ADMISSION IS FREE • FOOD AND ACTIVITIES HAVE A FEE

July 29th 2018, Noon-4PM 

• Bouncy Houses
• Pony Rides
• Petting Zoo
• Crafts
• Facepainting
• Storytelling
• Balloons
• Sheriff’s Children ID
• K-9 Program
• Boutique and Craft Vendors
• Farm Stand
• Franks, Popcorn and Soft Drinks
• Chilli and Chowder
• Baked Goods
• Snowies
• Music
• LOTS OF SURPRISE VISITORS… 
• NEW THIS YEAR- NBC WEATHER WARRIOR!
• NEW THIS YEAR- RAINFOREST REPTILES!

Phyllis Nielsen, Family Fun Day organizer, is bursting with pride as she announces that her 10th Annual Family Fun Day will take place on Sunday, July 29 at the Daniel Webster Estate from noon to 4pm.

The Daniel Webster Preservation Trust wishes to thank our very generous group of sponsors for helping us continue this Fun Marshfield Family Tradition. To learn more about each of our sponsors, simply click on their logo and visit their Facebook page.