Join prolific author and lecturer Rosamund Bartlett for a look into the Imperial Culture of Russia, with connections to Hillwood's special exhibition, The Pageant of the Tsars.

Join exhibition curator Kristen Regina for an overview of Pageant of the Tsars, examining the importance of the Romanov coronation albums during the imperial period and up to today.

Hillwood’s most significant art acquisition in recent times is an extremely rare example of Russian Tula steel to mark the memory of beloved curator Anne Odom. The purchase of a magnificent steel candlestick encrusted with ornamentation in steel, silver and gold was made possible with Hillwood acquisition funds in association with the generous support of the Collectors Circle.

Hillwood and the Initiative for Russian Culture at American University are pleased to present a symposium on Hillwood’s new exhibition, Pageant of the Tsars: The Romanov Coronation Albums.

Enjoy this special opportunity to preview our latest special exhibition, Pageant of the Tsars: The Romanov Coronation Albums.

Immerse yourself in the richly illustrated glamour of Imperial Russia with Galina Korneva and Ulla Tillander-Godenhielm.

Celebrate the opening of Pageant of the Tsars: The Romanov Coronation Albums with a memorable Valentine's Day benefit event.

Join author Douglas Smith as he follows two elite families as they struggle to adapt from the glittering wealth of Imperial Russia to the new, hostile order of the Soviet Union in his new book, Former People.