~ Happenings at the Mansion ~
An
exciting year of programs and events has been planned at the Webster Estate
Please join us during this fun-filled season ~
We hope that these events will
find a spot on your social calendar!
Skinner
Auction House Program ~ "What's It Worth?"
Sunday, September
12
Bring your unique treasure to the Estate and have it examined,
historically assessed, and evaluated by Kerry Shrives of the Skinner Auction House
in Boston. Kerry will bring her charm and very special expertise to Marshfield.
Fifty items will be appraised so be sure to make your reservations right away!
Please
note that jewelry, coins, stamps and musical instruments will not be appraised.
Champagne
Reception ~ 1:00 to 1:30
Program ~ 2:00 to 4:00 with intermission ~
Refreshments
served
Admission is $25.00 ~ Early reservations are a must!
Please
call Virginia at 781-837-2403
~
Seasonal Teas ~
Fall Victorian Tea ~ Sunday, October 17
Each tea will be from 2 PM to
4 PM with seating at 2 PM
Admission is $15.00 ~ Reservations Required
Please join us at the Webster Estate for our
Fall Victorian Tea
Enjoy an afternoon of Tea, Sweets and Savories,
a tour of the Queen
Anne-style mansion,
and always....good conversation!
Delight in an elegant
afternoon using the house silver,
crystal and our extensive china cup collection.
Date ~ Sunday, October 17
Time ~ 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Seating at 2:00
P.M.
Price ~ $15.00
For reservations, please call Virginia at 781-837-2403
Groups
are most welcome
Join us and celebrate Fall!
Webster
Estate Docent Tours ~
Guided house tours of this lovely mansion
with trained docents giving the history of Daniel Webster, his family and the
Webster Estate. Enjoy an afternoon in our comfortable, Air-conditioned home!
Sunday Tours ~ On the first Sunday of the month ~ May 2 through November
7 (Closed on July 4)
Thursday Tours ~ On each Thursday of the month
~ July 1 through September 30
Historic
New England Lecture Series ~
Wednesday,
September 8th welcomes Stewardship Manager, Dan Aulenti and his lecture,
"Four Centuries of Architecture Styles Protected by Historic New England".
Dan will highlight the beautiful architecture found at the extensive properties
owned by Historic New England with a Q & A session
to follow.
Wednesday, October 6th will find Curator, Nancy Carlisle speaking
on "Victorian Furniture: Design Run Amok or Inspired Creativity",
This delightful lecture will offer a slide presentation showing many examples
of furniture, glorious to gaudy, from the many fabulous estates owned by Historic
New England.
Lectures from 2 PM to 4 PM ~
Admission
is $15.00; $10.00 for Seniors and DWPT members
Delicious refreshments will
be served ~ Reservations required
***For all Reservations
please call Virginia (781-837-2403) or Eileen (781-837-7579)***
