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Public
Programs
All public programs
begin in the Hillwood Visitor Center Theater unless otherwise
specified.
Reservations and prepayment in full are
required for all events. Please
call toll free 1/877-HILLWOOD or 202/686-5807 for further information or
to register for programs. |
The Museum Shop and Café will be open during the following events.
Call
202/686-8505 x8811 for Café reservations.
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"Explore Russia: Treasure Hunting in Mrs. Post's Mansion"
Ongoing
Audio tour created especially for young visitors featuring members of the Romanov family sharing stories about objects in the collection that once belonged to their family.
Free with admission
*Children under six are not permitted in the mansion.
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Coming of Age: Marjorie Merriweather Post
and Fashion at the Turn of the Century
Tuesday, July 1 - September 29
Hillwood's founder, Marjorie Merriweather Post was presented to society in
1903. In recognition of the 100th anniversary of her debut, Hillwood
revisits the fashion sense and sensibilities of America at the turn of the
century. Included in this display are an exquisite beaded gown by the
Parisian haute couture house of Callot Soeuer and a silk visiting dress
and jacket by Au Bon Marche.
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Cutting
Garden Discussion
Thursday, July 10, 11:00a.m. – 11:30a.m.
or 1:30p.m. – 2:00p.m.
Join cutting garden manager Kelly Wilson as she discusses Hillwood’s
roses, china asters, snapdragons, Shasta daisies, peonies, and more.
Meet at the cutting garden and look for the lady in the hat!
Free with admission, maximum 20 people – reserve early!
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Floral
Design Workshop
Saturday, July 12, 10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.
Join Patty Stimmel, Floral Arranger at Hillwood Museum & Gardens,
to discuss the museum's long tradition of elaborate floral arrangements,
then make your own arrangement with summer flowers.
$35 Public;
$30 Hillwood Friends; maximum 14 people
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Art
in the Gardens Workshop
Saturday, July 26, 9:30a.m. - 11:30a.m.
Floral motifs enliven the decorative arts of both France and Russia.
Join botanical artist Kandy Philips to learn about the techniques and
history of botanical art and try your hand at drawing summer annuals and
roses in the gardens at Hillwood.
Supplies will be provided.
$20 Public; $15 Hillwood Friends; maximum 15 people |
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