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Art Collections Gardens Marjorie Merriweather Post Planning Your Visit |
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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. |
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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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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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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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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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The Museum Shop and Café will be open during the following events. 