Overlooking a prospect of farm and pleasure grounds, this family country home was a powerful force in the lives of five generations of the Codman family.

Each generation to live here left their mark while preserving some important historical features still visible today. The interiors, richly furnished with portraits, memorabilia, and art works collected in America and Europe, preserve the decorative schemes of every era, including those of noted interior designer Ogden Codman, Jr.

The grounds feature a hidden Italianate garden, c. 1900, with perennial beds, statuary, and a reflecting pool filled with water lilies, as well as an English cottage garden, c. 1930.

Registration Required. Email codmanestate@historicnewengland.org with your name and the number of guests joining you. Remember to mention Hidden Treasures!

ACCESS: Standing and stairs inside museum. Uneven terrain in landscape.

Photo courtesy of Historic New England

This program is offered by Historic New England as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature, Culture & History, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places, objects, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!