Every Wednesday during the National Cherry Blossom Festival, visitors will be given special insight into Hillwood’s Japanese-style Garden—one of the city’s special gems. 

Learn about our fabulous founder's love of orchids.

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.

Hear from landscape architect Rodney Robinson, who is working with Hillwood to edit and enhance some of the most mature garden beds across the estate.

This workshop will help intermediate and advanced orchid growers identify new orchids to add to their collection. 

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