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Calendar
For those who wish to attend a program at Hillwood, advance reservations are recommended–and in some cases required. Program fees entitle you to a program as well as to an estate visit at that time.
If no program pricing is noted, the suggested donation–$12 Public, $10 Seniors, $7 College Students, $5 Children ages 6-18–applies. No donation is suggested for children under 6.
ProgramReservations@HillwoodMuseum.org
202.686.5807
Members Events are listed in purple.
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August
September
October
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March 2 - 31
Orchids Galore & Orchid Repotting Demonstrations
The beauty of hundreds of orchids in bloom during this peak season is rivaled only by their magnificent fragrance. With 2,500 orchid varieties and four climate zones, a visit to Hillwood's greenhouse is an unforgettable experience. Mrs. Post was so partial to these exotic blooms that she often had large selections shipped from Hillwood to grace her rooms when in residence at other properties.
Throughout the month of March, orchid repotting demonstrations are given in the greenhouse at 11 am and 1 pm.
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March 2 - 31
Finders Keepers in the Museum Shop
Each month we're "hiding" a treasure for you to find in the Museum Shop. Find it, and receive $10 off a purchase of $50 or more.
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Wednesday,
March 3,10,17 & 24
6:30-8 pm
Sèvres French Porcelain 101: 250 Years of Innovation
Learn about the intriguing history and endless creativity of this 250-year old, preeminent French porcelain factory in this four-part series. Join Liana Paredes, curator of Hillwood's special exhibition Sèvres Then & Now: Tradition and Innovation in Porcelain 1750–2000, and other fascinating speakers for an in-depth examination of Sèvres porcelain. This series offers the depth and breadth of a college class but without the exams!
• March 3–Sèvres Then & Now. This first session provides an overview of the Sèvres factory's rich and captivating history.
• March 10–Genuine or Fake? Identifying 18th-Century Sèvres. Curator Liana Paredes exposes the human stories behind these sumptuous porcelains. Then, under the guidance of Paredes's trained eye, look closely at Sèvres pieces from the 1700s to discern the difference between the genuine and the fake.
• March 17–19th Century: From the Heyday of Patronage to the Autumn of the Third Republic, 1800–1914. Paris-based art dealer and porcelain expert Martin Bonham-Carter unveils the wide and colorful range of styles during this period. Then, Bonham-Carter and curator Liana Paredes further discuss the changing identifying marks of 19th-century Sèvres.
• March 24–Sèvres Now & Beyond: Modern and Contemporary Ceramic Creations. Curator Liana Paredes introduces the little known yet fascinating Sèvres creations of the 20th and 21st centuries. Then Douglas Burton, owner of DC's cutting-edge home furnishings business Apartment Zero, highlights other 20th-century porcelains of note and discusses them in relation to contemporary Sèvres designs.
A 20% discount on the Sévres Then & Now catalogue is available for those purchasing the full series.
Lecture Series: $50 Public, $35 Members & College Students
Individual sessions: $15 Public, $10 Members & College Students
Wine reception included.
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Thursday,
March 4, 11, & 18
10:30-11:30 am
Preschooler Series: Animal Art Adventure
In this 3-part series, young children (ages 2–5) and their adult companions explore Hillwood's treasures to discover a menagerie of animals seen within works of art. Each hour-long class includes exploration of a different room in Hillwood's Mansion, an art project, songs, and more! Limited to 10 children ages 2–5 with one accompanying adult. Please call ahead.
$30 Public, $25 Member
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Saturday
March 6
Members receive an extra 10% discount at the Museum Shop this first Saturday.
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Saturday,
March 6
10-11 am Lecture
10 am-1 pm Lecture & Workshop Full
Orchid Care Lecture & Workshop
Learn about orchid care, cultivation, classification, and Mrs. Post's unique collection. Following the lecture, workshop participants practice hands-on repotting techniques. Bring one or two orchids from your collection and terra cotta pots for each. Workshop is limited to 10 participants. The worshop is full, however the lecture is still available. Please call ahead.
Lecture: Included in suggested donation.
Lecture & Workshop: $25 Public, $20 Member
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Sunday,
March 7
1-5 pm
Family Fun Sunday: Decorating Dishes
Decorate a plate with fanciful designs and flourishes inspired by French porcelain in the exhibition Sèvres Then & Now.
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Wednesday,
March 10
11 am–noon
Tea & Treasures–Happy Birthday, Mrs. Post
Take a closer look at some of the birthday gifts Mrs. Post received over the years. Then continue chatting with associate director Angie Dodson over a cup of tea and a slice of birthday cake! Limited to 15 people. Please call ahead.
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Thursday
March 11
7 pm
What Mrs. Post Served on the Sèvres
The American dinner party has changed dramatically since Marjorie Merriweather Post last entertained at Hillwood. Food was simpler then, but service much more elaborate. Hillwood curator and historian Estella Chung brings the entertaining and dining of the 1950–60s to life as she describes dishes served on Mrs. Post's fabulous china services. This don't-miss talk will be followed by a tasting of salads made with one of General Foods' most popular products: Jell-O! Reservations required. Call 202.686.5807.
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Saturday,
March 13
10-11 am Lecture
10 am-1 pm Lecture & Workshop Full
Orchid Care Lecture & Workshop
Learn about orchid care, cultivation, classification, and Mrs. Post's unique collection. Following the lecture, workshop participants practice hands-on repotting techniques. Bring one or two orchids from your collection and terra cotta pots for each. Workshop is limited to 10 participants. The worshop is full, however the lecture is still available. Please call ahead.
Lecture: Included in suggested donation.
Lecture & Workshop: $25 Public, $20 Member
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Tuesday,
March 23
11 am–noon Full
Tea & Treasures–Happy Birthday, Mrs. Post
Take a closer look at some of the birthday gifts Mrs. Post received over the years. Then continue chatting with associate director Angie Dodson over a cup of tea and a slice of birthday cake! Limited to 15 people. Please call ahead.
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Saturday
March 27
10 am-7 pm
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Sunday
March 28
1-5 pm
Fabergé Egg Family Festival
Celebrate spring's arrival in Russian style! Meet historical characters Tsar Nicholas II and Peter Carl Fabergé. Enjoy folk music and storytelling, and take part in a centuries-old egg-rolling game. Step into Fabergé's Workshop and decorate your own Fabergé-inspired egg.
Program Schedule
$12 Public, $10 Members, $7 College Students,
$5 Children ages 6–18, free for children under age 6
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Tuesday
March 30
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Wednesday
March 31
12:30 pm and 2:30 pm
Japanese-style Garden Tours
Hillwood is pleased to celebrate the National Cherry Blossom Festival with short guided tours of Mrs. Post's Japanese-style garden. Docents will be available to answer questions between the tours.
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Thursday,
April 1, 8, & 15
10:30-11:30 am
Preschooler Series: Fanciful Heroes
Hunt for dragons, make a hero's cape, and explore a fantastical world of adventure in this 3-part series. Each hour-long class includes exploration of a different Mansion room, an art project, songs, and more! Limited to 10 children ages 2-5 with one accompanying adult.
$30 Public, $25 Member
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Saturday
April 3
Members receive an extra 10% discount at the Museum Shop this first Saturday.
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April 6(through June 13)
Spring Garden Tours
Docent-led tours are offered on a first-come first served basis Tuesday–Saturday at 10:30am and 12:30pm. On Sunday April 11 & 25, and May 9 & 30 docent-led tours are offered at 2:30pm. Tickets are distributed at the Visitor Center upon opening each day.
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Sunday,
April 11
1-5 pm
A Serene Sunday
This is one of the select Sundays Hillwood is open during the year. Enjoy a spring stroll through the Mansion and gardens. Spring Sundays are popular, so reservations are recommended.
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Wednesday,
April 14
11 am-noon
Tea & Treasures: Porcelain Designs by the Book
Immerse yourself in a wonderful world of antique and contemporary art books that explore the connection between the creative and production processes at Sévres. Examine artists' designs that became the point of departure for works of art in porcelain. Then continue chatting with curator Liana Paredes and chief art librarian Kristen Regina over tea. Limited to 15 people.
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Friday,
April 16
12:30–1:15 pm
Lunchtime Lecture: Elegant French Fashion
Learn about dresses by French designers that epitomize high fashion in the early 1900s. After a short lecture with Howard Kurtz, curator of costumes and textiles, step into Mrs. Post's closet to see the dresses firsthand.
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Saturday,
April 17
4–8 pm
An Evening of Garden Fun Families Will Enjoy
Share a picnic, putt on the putting green, decorate a flower pot, and discover the world of gardens through picture books, puppets, games and dressup. Light bites available for purchase at the Café. Picnic blankets provided.
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Sunday,
April 25
1–5 pm
A Serene Sunday
This is one of the select Sundays Hillwood is open during the year. Enjoy a spring stroll through the Mansion and gardens. Spring Sundays are popular, so reservations are recommended.
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Tuesday,
April 27
1-3 pm
Hanging Basket Workshop
Guest instructor Gene Sumi of Homestead Gardens shares the art of designing and planting your own hanging baskets for spring. Supplies provided by Homestead Gardens. Limited to 20 people.
$45 Public, $40 Member
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Wednesday,
April 28
11 am-noon
Tea & Treasures: Porcelain Designs by the Book
Immerse yourself in a wonderful world of antique and contemporary art books that explore the connection between the creative and production processes at Sévres. Examine artists' designs that became the point of departure for works of art in porcelain. Then continue chatting with curator Liana Paredes and chief art librarian Kristen Regina over tea. Limited to 15 people.
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Friday,
May 21
6-9pm
Friday Evening Fun: Family Movie Night
Enjoy an evening at the former home of legendary hostess, Marjorie Merriweather Post. Picnic in the gardens, create a fancy hat like those worn by Mrs. Post's guests, and watch award winning family-friendly short films. Snacks and light bites available for purchase at the Café. Presented in partnership with the Quebec Government Office, in association with the Kids World Cinema. Film screening begins at 7pm.
Program listing
Café menu for the movie night
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Monday,
May 24
Members Garden Tour
This year we'll visit three gorgeous estates in the rolling hills near Middleburg, Virginia. Due to space limitations, this tour is open to Members at the Contributor level and above. Reservations required 202-243-3939.
$75 per person.
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Wednesday,
May 26
10am-12noon
Floral Design Workshop: Spring Blossoms
Create a fabulous spring arrangement with dendrobium orchids and a creative vine "handle" with the help of floral designer Adrienne Summers AIFD. Supplies provided. Limited to 20 people.
$45 Public, $40 Member
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Sunday,
May 30
1-5pm
A Serene Memorial Day
This is one of the select Sundays Hillwood is open during the year. Celebrate this holiday with a stroll through the spring gardens and Mansion, and catch the final day of our French porcelain exhibition, Sévres Then & Now. Spring Sundays are popular, so reservations are recommended.
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June 1-5, 8-13
Spring Garden Tours
Docent-led tours are offered on a first-come first served basis Tuesday–Saturday at 10:30am and 12:30pm, and Sunday, June 13 at 2:30pm. Tickets are distributed at the Visitor Center upon opening each day.
Self-guided audio and printed garden tours are available throughout the year.
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Saturday
June 5
Members receive an extra 10% discount at the Museum Shop this first Saturday.
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Saturday,
June 5
11am-noon
Family Fun Workshop: A Summer Bouquet
Floral designer Adrienne Summers AIFD helps young visitors and their adult companion create an easy-to-make arrangement from fresh flowers grown at Hillwood. Supplies provided. Limited to 12 children ages 6 and up with one accompanying adult.
$25 Public, $20 Member
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Wednesday,
June 9
11am-noon
Tea & Treasures: Mrs. Post's Putting Green
Learn more about Mrs. Post's love of golf and discover the design, use, and history of Hillwood's putting green. Then continue chatting with Jody Fetzer, garden supervisor and golfer, over a cup of tea. Limited to 15 people.
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Thursday,
June 10, 17 & 24
10:30-11:30am
Preschooler Series: Treasure Quest
Enter a world of wonder as you hunt for hidden gems, gold, and magnificent treasures in this 3-part series. Each hour-long class includes exploration of a different Mansion room, an art project, songs, and more! Limited to 10 children ages 2-5 with one accompanying adult.
$30 Public, $25 Member
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Saturday,
June 12
2:30–3:30pm
A Prelude to Farewell: Our Love Song to You Concert
Join the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of Washington DC as they embark on their farewell tour.
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Saturday,
June 12
4:30–8:30pm
Seersucker Social
Following a fashionable summer bicycle ride decked out in seersucker, guests will arrive at Hillwood for an evening social. Tour the mansion and gardens, picnic, enjoy lawn games like badminton and croquet, and listen to live music around the estate. Small plates of delicious food and springtime treats will be made available by sponsoring restaurants. Rain or Shine.
This program is presented in partnership with Dandies & Quaintrelles and Holly Bass Performance Projects.
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Sunday,
June 13
1-5pm
Floral Design Demos
Mrs. Post insisted Hillwood be adorned with fresh flowers, and specified in her will that this tradition continue after she was gone. Come watch Adrienne Summers AIFD, Hillwood's floral designer, as she creates arrangements to be displayed on the estate.
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Wednesday,
June 16
7pm
An Executive Director's Reflections
Since his arrival at the museum twenty years ago, Executive Director Frederick J. Fisher has transformed a treasured house museum into a fully professional and modernized museum, estate, and garden, and has helped Hillwood's reputation and audiences grow. Join him for an illuminating and poignant look back at his time here.
Reservations required 202.243.3973
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Friday,
June 18
12:30–1:15pm
Fashionable Fridays: Mrs. Post's Style
Learn about Mrs. Post's luxury department store dresses from the 30s, 40s, and 50s. After a short lecture with Howard Kurtz, curator of costumes and textiles, step into Mrs. Post's closet to see the dresses firsthand.
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Saturday,
June 19
6:30–10pm
Divas Outdoors: Classic Films Under the Stars
Hillwood and One in Ten proudly present What's Up, Doc?–the first of two outdoor films this summer celebrating the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities. Barbra Streisand and Ryan O'Neal star in this 1972 screwball comedy. Bring your picnic spread and blankets (prizes awarded for best picnic spread). Gay Men's Chorus of Washington DC will perform before the film. Rain or Shine. A cash-only Café station will be open from 6:30 to 8:30pm offering such goodies as popcorn, cheese and fruit plates, white chocolate key lime tart, and banana cheesecake. A special DIVAS cocktail (sparkling wine & pomegranate liqueur), wine, champagne, beer, soda, and water will be available for sale.
| Event timeline: | 7:45 pm | Judging of best picnic spread begins |
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$15 Public and Members, $10 College Students and Children 6-18.
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Wednesday,
June 23
6:30-7:30pm
Lecture: Russia's Pavlovsk and its Treasures
The New York Times calls Pavlovsk "one of the most splendid neo-classical palaces anywhere in Europe." Join us as Dr. Alexey Guzanov, curator of Pavlovsk, sheds light on the fascinating stories and fabulous collections contained in the youngest of the Russian imperial summer palaces.
$15 Public, $10 Members & College Students
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June 23-25
Visiting Topridge–An Adirondack Adventure!!
Members will not want to miss this trip to visit Mrs. Post's beloved upstate New York retreat. Built in 1923 on 207 acres with 68 buildings including a fully staffed main lodge and private guest cabins (each staffed with its own butler), Camp Topridge when originally built could only be reached by water. Today it is privately owned and on the National Register of Historic Places. The owners have kindly invited Hillwood Members in for a visit! We'll stay at the Lake Placid Lodge, a Relais et Chateau property, and enjoy all the area has to offer. Space is limited. Please call 202.243.3972 for details.
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Friday,
June 25
10am-3pm
Be the Match Donor Drive
To honor and support a staff member in need of a bone marrow transplant, Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is partnering with the National Marrow Donor Be the Match Program to host a marrow donor drive. Be the Match facilitates unrelated marrow and blood cell transplants for patients with life-threatening blood diseases such as leukemia and lymphoma by recruiting potential donors. If you are age 18 through 60, are willing to consider donating marrow or blood cells for any patient in need, and are in general good health, you can join the Registry. For more information or if you are unable to attend our drive, visit BeTheMatch.org and click "Join the Registry."
No estate visitation charge for marrow donor registrants.
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Friday,
June 25
6:30-10pm
Divas Outdoors: Classic Films Under the Stars
Hillwood and One in Ten proudly present My Little Chickadee–the second outdoor film this summer celebrating the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities. Mae West and W.C. Fields star in this 1940 classic. Bring your picnic spread and blankets. Rain or Shine. A cash-only Café station will be open from 6:30 to 8:30pm offering such goodies as popcorn, cheese and fruit plates, white chocolate key lime tart, and banana cheesecake. A special DIVAS cocktail (sparkling wine & pomegranate liqueur), wine, champagne, beer, soda, and water will be available for sale.
| Event timeline: | 7:45 pm | Judging of best picnic spread begins |
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$15 Public and Members, $10 College Students and Children 6-18.
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Saturday,
June 26
10am-3pm
Be the Match Donor Drive
To honor and support a staff member in need of a bone marrow transplant, Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is partnering with the National Marrow Donor Be the Match Program to host a marrow donor drive. Be the Match facilitates unrelated marrow and blood cell transplants for patients with life-threatening blood diseases such as leukemia and lymphoma by recruiting potential donors. If you are age 18 through 60, are willing to consider donating marrow or blood cells for any patient in need, and are in general good health, you can join the Registry. For more information or if you are unable to attend our drive, visit BeTheMatch.org and click "Join the Registry."
No estate visitation charge for marrow donor registrants.
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Sunday,
June 27
1-5pm
Family Fun Sunday: In Fabergé's Workshop
Step into the workshop of imperial Russia's legendary jeweler, Carl Fabergé, and create a decorative picture frame of your own–perfect for displaying summer photos.
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Saturday
July 3
Members receive an extra 10% discount at the Museum Shop this first Saturday.
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French Festival
Be taken back 300 years to a time when ladies curtsied, men bowed, and courtship came alive in outdoor garden settings. Courtly, country dances were in style and "silent languages" abounded between friends and flirtatious lovers with a mere flick of a fan or handkerchief. Children and adults alike cannot help but enjoy the lively theatrics presented by the New York Baroque Dance Company and Concert Royal as they engage guests in music, dance, and fanciful history.
Click here for details.
$18 Public, $12 Hillwood and Alliance Française Members, $7 College Students, $5 Children 6-18. No program fee is required for children under 6.
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Wednesday,
July 14
11am-noon
Tea & Treasures: A Mystery Object Found
Come examine one of the mystery objects found in Hillwood's basement this winter and discover what our collections staff has learned about its use. Then continue chatting with Stephanie Thornton-Grant, assistant registrar, over a cup of tea. Limited to 15 people.
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Sunday,
July 25
1-5pm
Family Fun Sunday: Travels à la Mrs. Post
Travel the world right here in DC this summer as you explore France, Russia, and Japan through Hillwood's magnificent art and gardens. Then create a scrapbook to commemorate your Hillwood adventure.
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Saturday
August 7
Members receive an extra 10% discount at the Museum Shop this first Saturday.
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Wednesday,
August 11
11am-noon
Tea & Treasures: Political Porcelains
Learn about the artistic and political pomp and circumstance that developed around porcelain services depicting insignia of the most prestigious military and state orders awarded by imperial Russia. Then continue chatting with Dr. Scott Ruby, curator of Russian and Eastern European art, over a cup of tea. Limited to 12 people.
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Sunday,
August 15
1-5pm
Family Fun Sunday: In a Japanese-style Garden
Families can steal time away to explore the quiet energy of a Japanese-style garden then create a miniature Japanese garden using art materials.
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Saturday,
August 21
10:30am-12:30pm
Floral Design Workshop: Home Grown Splendor
Create an arrangement using flowers bursting with color from Hillwood's own summer gardens. Adrienne Summers AIFD, Hillwood's floral designer, supervises. Supplies provided. Limited to 20 people.
$45 Public, $40 Member
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Saturday,
September 4
Members receive an extra 10% discount at the Museum Shop this first Saturday.
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September 7 – November 13
Fall Garden Tours
Docent-led tours are offered on a first-come first-served basis Tuesday–Saturday at 10:30am and 12:30pm, and on Sundays September 12 & 26, October 10 & 24, and November 7 at 2:30pm. Tickets are distributed at the Visitor Center upon opening each day.
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Sunday,
September 12
1-5pm
Family Fun Sunday: Bread & Salt–A Russian Tradition
A centuries-old Russian custom continues today as hosts welcome their guests with a loaf of bread on a round plate with a cellar of salt placed on top. Platters and cellars that were once used by nobility–some of which are currently on view at Hillwood today–were often elaborately made of gilded silver and enamel. Join us in decorating your own bread and salt plate and perhaps in beginning a new tradition of welcoming friends and family into your home.
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Wednesday,
September 15
6:30-7:30pm
Lecture: Dining with the Tsars–Porcelain for the Imperial Court of Russia
Join Dr. Scott Ruby, curator of Russian and Eastern European Art, for an examination of sumptuous dining customs and foods enjoyed by the Imperial Court of Russia in the 1700 and 1800s. Explore the many porcelain services created for the court and hear about famous dinners enjoyed in the palaces.
$15, $10 Member & College Student
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Thursday,
September 16
11am-noon
Tea & Treasures–A Boyar Wedding Feast: From St. Petersburg to America
This monumental painting, created in St. Petersburg in 1883 by Konstantin Makovskii, was so popular with the public that it was exhibited in Moscow, Paris, and at the 1885 International Exposition in Antwerp before it landed in a NYC jewelry gallery. Eighty three years–and many more travels later–it was given to Hillwood. Learn today about the continuation of its little known American journey. Then continue chatting with Anne Odom, curator emeritus, over a cup of tea. Limited to 12 people.
Repeated again on September 22.
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Thursdays,
September 16, 23, & 30
10:30-11:15 am
Preschooler Series: Building Detectives
Search for different shapes, patterns and textures in architecture throughout the estate in this 3-part series. Each class includes exploration of a building or Mansion room, an art project, songs, and more! Limited to 10 children ages 2–5 with one accompanying adult.
$30, $25 Member
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Wednesday,
September 22
11am-noon
Tea & Treasures–A Boyar Wedding Feast: From St. Petersburg to America
This monumental painting, created in St. Petersburg in 1883 by Konstantin Makovskii, was so popular with the public that it was exhibited in Moscow, Paris, and at the 1885 International Exposition in Antwerp before it landed in a NYC jewelry gallery. Eighty three years–and many more travels later–it was given to Hillwood. Learn today about the continuation of its little known American journey. Then continue chatting with Anne Odom, curator emeritus, over a cup of tea. Limited to 12 people.
Also offered on September 16.
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Saturday
September 25
3:30-4:30pm
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Sunday,
September 26
3:30-4:30pm
Hillwood's Original Garden Designers
With director of horticulture Brian Barr as your guide, explore the French Parterre, Japanese-style Garden, Rose Garden and Friendship Walk as he talks about Umberto Innocenti & Richard Webel, Perry Wheeler, and Shogo Myaida–all prominent designers Mrs. Post hired in the 1950s to create her special "garden rooms." Presented as part of What's Out There Weekend organized by The Cultural Landscape Foundation.
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Sunday,
September 26
Floral Design Demos
Watch Adrienne Summers AIFD, Hillwood's floral designer, as she creates arrangements to be displayed on the estate this week.
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Wednesday,
September 29
6:30-7:30pm
Lecture: Eternal Elegance–Jewels & Gowns from Mrs. Post's Collection
For the first time, Liana Paredes, curator of western European art, and Howard Kurtz, curator of costumes and textiles, join forces to present the singular style of Mrs. Post and the very personal combination of dress and jewelry that made her an icon of elegance for decades.
$15, $10 Member & College Student
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October 1 – November 13
Fall Garden Tours
Docent-led tours are offered on a first-come first-served basis Tuesday–Saturday at 10:30am and 12:30pm, and on Sundays October 10 & 24, and November 7 at 2:30pm. Tickets are distributed at the Visitor Center upon opening each day.
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October 1-30
Fashion Month in the Museum Shop
Purchase one of our new jackets, hats, scarves or gloves and receive a free gift, exclusively from Hillwood. Limit one gift per customer.
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Saturday,
October 2
10am-6pm
Gay Day: Celebrating Marriage for All
Hillwood is thrilled to celebrate the newfound right of hundreds of couples in DC who can now legally marry, with a special wedding-themed Gay Day. Morning activities start off by throwing a GLBT family garden party with Rainbow Families. Afternoon festivities include a wedding reception-style "Punch on the Portico," a wedding dress worn by Mrs. Post, an electronic "album" of Post-family weddings, glorious floral displays, and exclusive peeks into rooms not usually open to the public. Straight Eights showcase their vintage cars and DC Lambda Squares provides us with square dancing–a Mrs. Post favorite!
Special Family Hours 10am-Noon: $12.
No program fee for children under 18.
Noon-6pm: $12, $10 Member, $7 College Student.
No program fee for children under 18.
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Saturday,
October 2
Members receive an extra 10% discount at the Museum Shop this first Saturday.
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Tuesday,
October 5
11am-noon
Tea & Treasures–A Princely Suite of Tapestries
For centuries tapestries have been regarded among the most exquisite products of the luxury arts and have been an essential part of royal and aristocratic collections. Mrs. Post was passionate about tapestries, and in 1955 purchased a suite of twelve chairs and two settees fitted with Gobelins tapestries for Hillwood. Learn about their fascinating provenance and examine some rare books featuring Gobelins productions old and new. Then continue chatting with curator of western European art Liana Paredes and art librarian Kristen Regina over a cup of tea. Limited to 12 people.
Repeated again on October 8.
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Wednesday,
October 6
6:30pm
Assembling Your Collection: Acquisition, Documentation, & Refocusing
A variety of experts help Hillwood Friends explore all aspects of collecting this month–from unearthing a bargain to displaying and caring for your treasures and choosing the best way to leave them to your heirs. Specialists range from an appraiser from Doyle New York to the president of Huntington Block Insurance to attorneys, an interior designer, and a conservator. RSVP to 202.243.3939.
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Friday,
October 8
11am-noon
Tea & Treasures–A Princely Suite of Tapestries
For centuries tapestries have been regarded among the most exquisite products of the luxury arts and have been an essential part of royal and aristocratic collections. Mrs. Post was passionate about tapestries, and in 1955 purchased a suite of twelve chairs and two settees fitted with Gobelins tapestries for Hillwood. Learn about their fascinating provenance and examine some rare books featuring Gobelins productions old and new. Then continue chatting with curator of western European art Liana Paredes and art librarian Kristen Regina over a cup of tea. Limited to 12 people.
Also offered on October 5.
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Sunday,
October 10
1:15-2:15pm & 4-5pm (Ceremonies)
3-3:30pm (Demonstration)
Japanese Tea Ceremonies
Join Chado Urasenke DC Association in one of two authentic tea ceremonies complete with tea and traditional treats or attend a half-hour demonstration (without tea service). Then take a stroll in our spectacular Japanese-style garden. Each ceremony is limited to 25. Demo is limited to 50.
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Wednesday,
October 13
6:30pm
Showing Your Collection: Display & Object Care
An exclusive lecture for members. RSVP to 202.243.3939.
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Thursdays,
October 14, 21, & 28
10:30-11:15 am
Preschooler Series: Sculpture Safari
Discover animals and fanciful creatures in sculpture throughout Hillwood's gardens in this 3-part series. Each class includes exploration of a different garden, an art project, songs, and more! Limited to 10 children ages 2–5 with one accompanying adult.
$30, $25 Member
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Wednesday,
October 20
6:30pm
Deaccession: Sales, Donations, & Bequests
An exclusive lecture for members. RSVP to 202.243.3939.
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Friday,
October 22
12:30-1:15pm
Fashionable Fridays: Mrs. Post's Style
Learn about the high-fashion dresses Mrs. Post had specially created for balls, dinner parties, and even for her eldest daughter's society debut. After a short lecture with Howard Kurtz, curator of costumes and textiles, step into Mrs. Post's closet to see these dresses firsthand.
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Sunday,
October 24
1-5pm
Family Fun Sunday: Halloween Fun
In Mrs. Post's time, the estate was decked out at Halloween with whimsically adorned pumpkins wearing hats and wigs. Join us in our unique tradition of decorating miniature pumpkins.
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