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French drawing room at Hillwood

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2024 Valentine's Day Celebration

Gather at Hillwood for the annual Valentine's celebration on Wednesday, February 14, 7-10 p.m. Be the first to explore the fabulous special exhibition, Marjorie Merriweather Post's Paris. Enjoy the open bar, delicious hors d'oeuvres and dessert by Design Cuisine, and bid on exclusive items in the silent auction.

Your support is vital to Hillwood's continuing work to educate and inspire the public through the legacy of Marjorie Merriweather Post's collections and gardens. Gifts will support the development of new programming, educational opportunities, and special exhibitions. 

Information on how you can support this event through sponsorship or silent auction donations is coming soon. 

Silent Auction:

Held exclusively online, the silent auction will open for bidding on Wednesday, February 7 at 12 p.m. and close at 9 p.m. on the evening of the event, Wednesday, February 14. Whether you join us in-person for our festive Valentine's Day event or are bidding remotely, be sure to check out the range of auction items available, from behind-the-scenes tours, dinners, and luxury vacation venues, to unique dining and get-away packages and more. 

Sponsorships:

$5,000 Sponsor ($4,000 tax deductible)

  • Ten tickets to the opening night celebration on February 14
  • Reserved cocktail table with your name and logo at the event
  • Opportunity to host a private curator-led tour of the exhibition, Marjorie Merriweather Post's Paris, for up to twelve guests
  • Listing on the e-invitation and Hillwood's website
  • Listing in the program, distributed at the event
  • Listing on Hillwood's Donor Wall, prominently located in the Visitor Center

$2,500 Sponsor ($1,900 tax deductible)

  • Six tickets to the opening night celebration on February 14
  • Opportunity to host a private curator-led tour of the exhibition, Marjorie Merriweather Post's Paris, for up to eight guests
  • Listing on the e-invitation and Hillwood's website
  • Listing in the program, distributed at the event

$1,000 Sponsor ($600 tax deductible)

  • Four tickets to the opening night celebration on February 14
  • Opportunity to host a private curator-led tour of the exhibition, Marjorie Merriweather Post's Paris, for up to six guests
  • Listing on the e-invitation and Hillwood's website
  • Listing in the program, distributed at the event

$600 Sponsor ($400 tax deductible)

  • Two tickets to the opening night celebration on February 14
  • Listing on the e-invitation and Hillwood's website
  • Listing in the program, distributed at the event

$300 Sponsor ($200 tax deductible)

  • One ticket to the opening night celebration on February 14
  • Listing on the e-invitation and Hillwood's website
  • Listing in the program, distributed at the event

Please Note: Sponsorships, which provide benefits to the donor, may not be paid for in full or in part through a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) or foundation. Hillwood will only accept a grant from a DAF if the donor-advisor indicates the preference to waive all sponsorship benefits above those that are incidental, such as event tickets. In keeping with the rules of various DAFs, Hillwood cannot accept personal payment to cover the benefits portion associated with a sponsorship gift. 

Tickets:

Tickets will be available for purchase in December. 

$175 General Public, $150 Members

Event Co-Chairs

Jacqueline Henry • Traudel Lange Kim Watson

Event Committee

Charo Abrams • Barbara Ayers • Amy Ballard • Tony Cammarota • Lizzy Conroy • Donna Cooper • Mary Cull • Nicole Cutts • Richard de Sonier • Elena Detwiler • Su Kim Eisenberg • Elizabeth Emerson • Angela Ganey • Fizzah Gocke • Michela Gorham • Michele Hartlove • Whitney Hubbard • Melissa Keshishian • Carmen Liebeler • Marsha Muawwad • Mary Lou Murray • Marcia Nirenstein • Kimberly Notarianni • Grace Ostera • Robin Phillips • Katharine Powell • Salle Rayner • Faye Rokni • Gwen Russell • Kathie Sanders • Carla Seebald • Melissa Siegel • Leigh Slaughter • Mary Slimp • Ispita Smolinski • Sheila Stabile • Natalie von Seelen • Nick Talanin • Gourang Wakade • Natalia Wesson • Nicole Williams • Pam Wise • Diane Zyats

Please contact Amy Hill, Special Events Manager, at 202.243.3974 or ahill@hillwoodmuseum.org with any questions. 

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Her Art's Desire, 2023
Photographer: Valerie Brown
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Her Art's Desire, 2023
Photographer: Valerie Brown
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Her Art's Desire, 2023
Photographer: Valerie Brown
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Her Art's Desire, 2023
Photographer: Valerie Brown
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Her Art's Desire, 2023
Photographer: Valerie Brown