Unless pricing is otherwise noted, programs and special exhibitions are included in the suggested donation ($12 Public, $10 Seniors, $7 College Students, $5 Children ages 6-18). No donation is suggested for children under 6.

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Through June 13 Spring Garden Tours Docent-led tours are offered on a first-come first-served basis Tuesday–Saturday at 10:30 am and 12:30 pm, and on Sunday, June 7 at 2:30 pm. Tickets are distributed at the Visitor Center each day upon opening. Complimentary audio and printed garden tours are offered throughout the year. Included in suggested donation. Wednesday, June 10 11 am - noon Tea & Treasures–The Buch Chalice Take a closer look at the magnificent Russian Orthodox chalice commissioned in 1790 by Catherine the Great, on display in the Russian Liturgical Gallery. Then, continue chatting with Dr. Scott Ruby, curator of Russian and Eastern European art, over a cup of tea. Limited to 15 people. Please call ahead. Sponsored by Whole Foods Market—Tenley. Included in suggested donation. Friday, June 12 6:30 - 10 pm Divas Outdoors: Classic Films Under the Stars Hillwood and One in Ten proudly welcome the GLBT community in presenting the first of two outdoor films on the Lunar Lawn this summer. As always, bring your exotic picnic spreads, chairs and blankets. The mansion and special exhibition, An Invitation to the Ball: Marjorie Post's Fancy Dress Costumes of the 1920s, will be open for touring beforehand. The film, How to Marry a Millionaire with Marilyn Monroe, Betty Grable and Lauren Bacall, will begin at sunset. This event is popular, so we recommend reservations to guarantee admission. Weather Update: As of 4pm the film will be outdoors, unless the weather conditions worsen. Please remember, if the film is screened outdoors, that the lawn will be wet and lawn chairs are permitted. Picnic-style dining is encouraged, indoors or out. Sponsored by MetroWeekly and Outdoor Movies. Design donated by EPS Printing solutions. One in Ten Outdoor Movies MetroWeekly $15 Public and Members; $10 College Students and Children ages 6-18. No program fee is required for children under 6. Saturday, June 13 11 am - noon Concert: From Broadway to Hollywood Join the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of Washington on a musical journey from Broadway to Hollywood at their annual Hillwood concert. Included in suggested donation. Wednesday, June 24 12:30 - 1:15 pm Curatorial Talk: Masterpieces in Fabric–Art Deco-Style Fashion Howard Kurtz, curator of costumes and textiles, discusses the rarely-exhibited 1920s dresses on temporary display in Mrs. Post's closets and leads visitors into the mansion for a closer look. Included in suggested donation. Sunday, June 28 1 - 1:30 pm 2 - 2:30 pm 3 - 3:30 pm Floral Design Demonstrations Mrs. Post ensured that Hillwood was adorned with fresh flower arrangements and specified in her will that this personal custom continue long after she was gone. On this rare occasion, watch and talk with Hillwood's floral designer Adrienne Summers AIFD as she creates the 1960s-era arrangements that will be on display this week. Sundays are popular, so reservations are recommended! Included in suggested donation. Wednesday, July 8 11 am - noon Tea & Treasures–Mrs. Post's Library Examine the fine book bindings in Mrs. Post's library. Be among the first to look inside three volumes of Charles Dickens, complete with original pencil drawings. Then continue chatting with chief art librarian Kristen Regina over a cup of tea. Limited to 15 people. Please call ahead. Sponsored by Whole Foods Market—Tenley. Included in suggested donation. Saturday, July 11 10 am - 7 pm & Sunday, July 12 1 - 5 pm French Festival Be taken back 300 years to a time when ladies curtsied, men bowed and courtships 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 New York Baroque Dance Company and Opera Lafayette as they engage guests in music, dance and fanciful history. Other activities include: Gallery talks about French decorative arts and Sévres imperial porcelain "Kings, Queens & Soup Tureens" audio tour Garden talks in the French Parterre Traditional games, including jacks and a hoop-tossing game called The Three Graces This weekend is popular, so we recommend reservations to guarantee admission. Details of the day’s events and a boxed lunch menu can be found by clicking here $18 Public, $12 Hillwood and Alliance Francaise Members, $7 College students, $5 Children ages 6-18. No program fee is required for children under 6. Sunday, July 19 11 am Choosing Carefree Crapemyrtles Crapemyrtles brighten the garden during the hot summer months when few other shrubs are in bloom. Jody Fetzer, garden supervisor at Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, will discuss the selection and care of these beauties at Homestead Gardens in Davidsonville, MD. From Washington DC, take Rte 50 toward Annapolis to 424, turn right and follow the signs to Homestead Gardens. No reservations are needed. Wednesday, July 22 11 am - noon Tea & Treasures–Mrs. Post's Library Examine the fine book bindings in Mrs. Post's library. Be among the first to look inside three volumes of Charles Dickens, complete with original pencil drawings. Then continue chatting with chief art librarian Kristen Regina over a cup of tea. Limited to 15 people. Please call ahead. Sponsored by Whole Foods Market—Tenley. Included in suggested donation. August 1-31 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 your purchase of $50 or more. Wednesday, August 12 11 am - noon Tea & Treasures–Going Green with Greens Learn how you can improve the environment simply by choosing plants for your home and garden that work in harmony. Then continue chatting with Jody Fetzer, garden supervisor, over a cup of tea. Limited to 15 people. Please call ahead. Sponsored by Whole Foods Market—Tenley. Included in suggested donation. Sunday, August 16 1 - 5 pm Family Fun Sunday: Around the World with Mrs. Post Create a scrapbook to commemorate your Hillwood adventure. Travel the world right here in D.C. as you explore France, Russia, and Japan through Hillwood’s magnificent art and gardens. Included in suggested donation. Friday, August 21 & Saturday, August 22 Summer Christmas Sale Save big on Christmas ornaments and decorations in the Museum Shop. September 1-30 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 your purchase of $50 or more. September 1-30 An Array of Books on Party Planning & Gracious Entertaining As we look forward to the opening of Sèvres: Then and Now this October, we are reminded of Mrs. Post as the ultimate hostess. Fine tune your hostess prowess this season with tips and tricks from an array of formal and casual books available for sale in the Museum Shop–from Dorothy Draper to Town & Country to The Art of the Table. September 8 Through November 14 Fall Garden Tours Docent-led tours are offered on a first-come, firstserved basis Tuesday–Saturday at 10:30 am and 12:30 pm, and on Sunday, September 20 at 2:30 pm. Tickets are distributed at the Visitor Center each day upon opening. Complimentary audio and printed garden tours are offered throughout the year. Included in suggested donation. Wednesday, Spetember 9 & 16 11 am - noon Tea & Treasures–Dining with Mrs. Post Take a closer look at the dining room and hear about the special lunches and dinners hosted by Mrs. Post— you might be surprised by the guest lists and menus. Then continue chatting with Estella Chung, curator of American material culture, over a cup of tea. Limited to 15 people. Please call ahead. Sponsored by Whole Foods Market—Tenley. Included in suggested donation. Sunday, Spetember 20 1:30 - 2:30pm Family Fun Sunday Workshop: Fall Flower Baskets Floral designer Adrienne Summers AIFD helps young visitors and their adult companions create an easy-tomake basket arrangement from fresh flowers grown at Hillwood. Ages 6 and up. One basket per adult/child pair. Limited to 12 groups of one child and one adult. Please call ahead. $25 Public, $20 Member