Historical clue formulations

• Welcomed at the doorstep — 2016-12-01
• Warmly welcomed, say — 2015-10-10
• Welcomed, as a visitor — 2009-08-23
• Showed hospitality at the door — 2008-08-31
• Didn't leave waiting at the door — 2007-05-16
• Welcomed — 2003-04-05