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French drawing room at Hillwood

Events

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Volunteer Appreciation Reception

Hillwood volunteers are invited to the annual spring Volunteer Appreciation Reception on Monday, May 22 (5-7 p.m.). The online invitations via Paperless Post were emailed on April 25.  To RSVP, please respond using the online invitation. The last date to RSVP is May 15.

Event Program:

5-7 p.m.

  • Check-in, Visitor Center
  • Reception, C.W. Post Courtyard
  • Museum Shop Open

5:45 p.m.

  • Remarks, C.W. Post Courtyard
  • Presentation of 5, 10, 15, & 20 years of volunteer service awards 

5-5:30 p.m. & 6-6:45 p.m.

  • Friends and Fashion Gallery Talk in the Dacha with Angie Dodson, Director of Learning & Engagement, Co-Chair Exhibitions
  • Gallery Talk on Hillwood’s Recent Acquisition: Portrait of Countess Samoilova with Austrian Hussars in the Pavilion with Dr. Wilfried Zeisler, Curator of Russian & 19th Century Art
  • Special “Pop-Up” Display of Marjorie Post’s Sweet Sixteen Ring in the Entry Hall with Jenny Levy, Curatorial Assistant

We look forward to this special evening celebrating our fabulous volunteers!

Interested in becoming a volunteer?  Visit the Jobs and volunteering page to learn more about Hillwood's volunteer opportunities.

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Marjorie Post and guests on the Lunar Lawn