Events which take place in the Mansion

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Image from the book "Du Pont Gardens of the Brandywine Valley."

Join Marta McDowell and Larry Lederman for this lecture exploring Du Pont Gardens of the Brandywine Valley, highlighting Lederman’s vivid photographs and McDowell’s insightful and interesting stories of the history of the gardens.

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Image from "The Youssoupoffs (Yusupovs): A Century of French Collections"

Join Hillwood's chief curator and deputy director Wilfried Zeisler for a presentation about his new book, The Youssoupoffs (Yusupovs): A Century of French Collections!

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Headshots of artists Joyce J. Scott (left) and Tim Tate (right).

Join Joyce J. Scott and Tim Tate, artists featured in the Glass: Art. Beauty. Design exhibition, for a conversation about their work, their pieces on display at Hillwood, and artistic collaboration.

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Closeup of a work by artist Debora Moore.

Hillwood has partnered with the James Renwick Alliance for Craft to present artist Debora Moore, a contemporary artist in the Glass: Arts. Beauty. Design. exhibition, for a public program surrounding Ms. Moore’s artistic process and vision. 

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Picture of a glass piece on display at Hillwood.

Join Dr. Wilfried Zeisler, deputy director and chief curator of Hillwood, in an exploration of the Glass: Art. Beauty. Design exhibition.

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Miles' Law by Beth Lipman

Artist Beth Lipman, a contemporary artist in the Glass: Art. Beauty. Design exhibition, gives a virtual tour of her studio in Wisconsin.

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Photo of one of Karen LaMonte's Etude sculptures.

Artist Karen LaMonte, a featured contemporary artist in the Glass: Art. Beauty. Design exhibition, discusses her approach to developing her mesmerizing sculptures.

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Picture of a dress designed by Ann Lowe.

Explore the life and legacy of fashion figure Ann Lowe, who built a career on her exemplary talents that weathered significant changes in fashion, as well as American culture.  

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Joy of It Cover

Come explore the extraordinary experience of influential women featured in the exhibition Determined Women: Collectors, Artists, and Designers at Hillwood.

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Detail of Marjorie Post's Islamic-inspired emerald brooch by Cartier

Explore how Cartier’s designers adapted shapes, techniques, and materials from Islamic art across time, geography and media, synthesizing and transforming them into a unique, modern stylistic language that continues to inspire new creations.