An interesting look into Marshfield's early history, the 1699 Historic Winslow house was a…read moresurprising "find" in nearby Marshfield. We have been enjoying "getting to know" our new area, and the Winslow house popped up during our search of things to do. If you live in Marshfield or surrounding towns, this is definitely an interesting-- albeit quick and easy-- sightseeing option for you, and/or guests that come into town for a visit. Hours and Admission: Tours are available to the public and run at 1 PM, 2 PM and 3 PM on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children under 10, and free for Winslow House Association Members. Tour: Our "tour guide" was Jessica, recently appointed as executive director of the Winslow House. In addition to being very knowledgeable about the property's history, she was also exceedingly cordial and pleasant. The tour wasn't overwhelmingly long-- which, I prefer-- and went through each room of the house. Be aware, this tour may not be best for those with mobility issues; there are several sets of historic stairs which are steep with shallow steps. Please bring a cane, or a folding cane/seat combo if you require assistance and/or need to sit down often. There is very limited seating. Each room has an itemized booklet of the historic artifact contained within the room. It's a great reference if you'd like to learn a little bit more. The house and property: Parking is offered in a private gravel lot off of the main road. The house and property are in "good", mainly historic, condition. The Winslow House mostly runs on our dollars (via tour admissions, event tickets, and private donations), and so many of the renovations, as I understand it, are moderated. All of the artifacts in the house, while not all original to the house, are era-appropriate and historical. They have acquired some amazing historical pieces, especially in the way of documents, that I would love to see preserved for future generations. A modest gift shop-- complete with non-fiction books, postcards, posters-- greets you as you walk in the door, and is also where you pay admission. Nearby historical properties include the Daniel Webster house, and the Marcia Thomas house, to which a walking path leads off of the Winslow property. The grounds, while moderately well-kept, would truly benefit from some organized plantings. Should the money be made available, an orchard or historically-appropriate garden bed, would really add to the charm of the property. As it stands during our last visit, the property is groomed but not bursting with landscape design. Special Events: The Winslow House also hosts special events/talks/lectures. After our tour concluded, there was a lecture given on the Titanic and its passengers from Massachusetts. The talk was free, and tea, coffee, and light snacks were served gratis. I really enjoyed this additional educational talk, and would certainly love to attend more of these free events, should they take place. Jessica, the executive director, also pointed out to us that there are several ticketed events that will take place in the coming months: the Parisian Salon ("a wine and champagne tasting along with other delights from Paris and savor an exclusive taste of the musical exhibitions that happened in Paris during Louis XIV's reign"), and a 1920s Speakeasy night. Tickets for the Parisian event are $40 for non-members, and I would expect that the Prohibition event will cost around the same, although tickets have not been made available as of the writing of this review. I'm excited to hear that Jessica is making it a mission to host these types of events, as I will definitely be taking part in at least one this summer. The 1699 Historic Winslow House is a labor of love, per the association's website. It is a genuine relic of first period colonial mansions, "virtually untouched by modernization", and a true pleasure to explore. I greatly appreciate the direction that the current association members, board of directors, and executive directors are taking, in relation to events and community outreach and education. We will definitely be back for an event, and plan on bringing visitors for tours, as well.

The 1699 Winslow house is in a beautiful setting on Careswell Street in Marshfield. This house is…read moreintact, rustic and elegant at the same time. Winslow House is across the street from the footprint of Edward Winslow and Susannah White Winslow's original home near Duxbury bay. The house has a summer kitchen, winter kitchen with buttery and a six foot expansive hearth and central chimney. The brick oven, patterned ceiling, and period artifacts, including some from the Winslow's, add to the charm and spirituality of this beloved icon of Colonial and Revolutionary America. The founder of our town Edward Winslow and church, First Congregational Church of Marshfield, gathered in 1632 made many important legacies regarding education, political thought, equality of persons and dignity to our town and country. This home is well worth seeing and spending some time there.

Krista and Carla were our educational leaders. They have so much knowledge!…read moreThey gave so much information about all the weather apparatus and the use of this observatory! The view is amazing! Definitely need to go back in the spring!

Free water for dog and 2$ designer water. Best bargain I've received this month with a great view.read more

This was my first time attending the Annual Moon Festival. This is held on Hancock Street in Quincy…read moreCenter and celebrates the end of the harvest season. The festival is a community event filled with vendors, food trucks, games, and activities for children, and performances throughout the day. I thought there would be more asian inspired vendors and food, but the majority of the vendors were banks, reality and McDonalds? We went specifically for the the Lion Dance that started at 11am. It was very hot and sunny that day, it would have been nice to have covered seating, but we really enjoyed the performances. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What's the August Moon Festival? The August Moon Festival or Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most celebrated Chinese holidays. It is held on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. Chinese families celebrate the end of the harvest season with a big feast. Unlike the American Thanksgiving dinner, the Chinese have mooncakes, which are round pastries filled with lotus seed paste instead of grandma' apple pie. Friends and relatives also send mooncakes to each other as a way of giving thanks. Dragon and lion dances, whose origins also date back to ancient China, are wonderful dances done during festivals, especially exciting are the dragon and lion dances. Free Parking and Free Admission!

Expected this to be a tiny one-room exhibit. Was very surprised at how many police and fire items…read moreare present in this new museum. If you are in the area and have an interest in police or fire items of past eras, stop in and pay a visit. Only open on Thursdays 3-5PM presently. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sharon-Police-Fire-Museum/154345628107157

Showed up before 4, waited at the door for a few before finally calling since they close at 5pm…read morewith last admission bring 4pm. Even though I arrived before 4pm they had locked the doors early and wouldn't let me in. Wasted my day driving here for them to close early and be incredibly rude about coming to unlock the door at 4:02pm. Don't recommend this place at all.

A nice Museum with some authentic artifacts from the early period. We were trying to visit the…read morePlymouth plantation but unfortunately it was not open so this became an alternative and we enjoyed our visit. Our grandson was given a scavenger hunt worksheet which he used to search for different pieces throughout the Museum. He enjoyed searching for the items and we did as well. They had some good exhibits which helped explain the history. They also had a gift shop although it was not big and did not offer many options.

Located in an old Coast Guard Station, this museum chronicles how the US Coast Guard came to be…read more It has two floors - 1st main exhibits & 2nd/attic floor children's play area. The tour guide DJ is very knowledgeable and friendly. He keeps the tour going at a stiff clip and demonstrates some of the historical apparatus used in the early times of rescuing people from shipwrecks. Parking is available across from the museum (about 8-10 spaces). Two bathrooms are also available for guest use.

Wonderful small museum with a big story!! DJ is an excellent tour guide...knowledgeable and…read morepersonable.

Phenomenal museum and knowledgeable guides... the house is awesome built in 1627 with a significant…read moreaddition in 1711. And the separate museum building was just built and is absolutely incredible. Great pieces of history and informative interactive screens. Definitely worth the trip!

Excellent museum. Staff is entertaining as well as educational. Still owned by the family…read moreamazingly who do a great job of upkeep. Tour includes a visit to the original house which is just off the high school athletic fields. Best part of the visit for me was meeting a 10th and 11th generation of family! How could a visit be better.

This is truly a hidden gem. I'm surprised there aren;t more reviews!!! I saw one of their products…read moreat a shop in the harbor and ended up going to a birthday party there. Amazing property, wonderful tour guides, they have a wild peacock (Gypsy) that hangs around the yard and greets visitors. Can't say I've ever been so close to something so beautiful! We learned so much on our tour, the children were ecstatic and they have a cute little country store you can visit on the way out. Hard to believe there is such a thing as "rare farm animals" but there are- and after seeing how this family spends their lives protecting them, well, you just want to help. They do tours, birthday parties, summer camp, story time and more. I'm told they are at the Scituate Farmers Market on Wednesdays too. I bought a dozen of their fresh eggs, what a difference from lousy store bought eggs!! I also grabbed some local honey- delicious! This family doesn't receive any public funding or grants that I know of- so go support the cause! Your family will love it :)

Had an amazing time on the farm! Amazing assortment of animals, unlike any other. The country store…read morehas a great assortment of goods as well, including unique preserves and butters, and other homegoods. The family who owns the farm is lovely and gave us a wonderful tour of the farm. Fun for all ages - definitely will be returning soon!