Mansion Display Updates: Objects Removed for Photography
Over the past couple weeks, the collections team have temporarily removed a number of objects from the mansion and additional pieces will be taken off view throughout July and August. Click…
Mansion Display Updates: First and Second Floor Hallways
On Monday, June 22, the collections team made some minor changes to the first and second floor hallway displays in the mansion. A Medallion of George Washington (26.29) was moved to a…
Now Available: June 2026 Newsletter
Now Available: June 2026 NewsletterBe sure to read this month’s volunteer newsletter and catch up on the following topics:July 2026 Schedule OpenNow Open | Interwoven: A Tradition of TextilesFinal Week |…
Mansion Display Updates: Pavilion Hallway and Russian Porcelain Room
On Tuesday, June 2, the collections team updated the porcelain display in the pavilion hallway, with a number of plates being installed and others moved to storage. There will also…
Mansion Display Update: Objects Removed in Pavilion
On Monday, May 11, the Bust of Catherine II (22.12) and the Bust of Peter the Great (22.12) were temporarily removed from the pavilion in preparation for maintenance work on…
Now Available: May 2026 Newsletter
Be sure to read this month’s volunteer newsletter and catch up on the following topics:June 2026 Schedule OpenHillwood’s Library: A Living InstitutionNew Volunteer Resource & Upcoming Mansion Binder ProjectSave the Pennies…
Mansion Display Update | Second Floor Library
On Tuesday, April 22, a Portrait of Marjorie Merriweather Post (51.142) was temporarily removed from the second floor library in preparation for the upcoming exhibition, Interwoven: A Tradition of Textiles,…
Children-Friendly Interactions Training – Recording & New Resources Available
Thank you to those of you who were able to attend our new training session, Children-Friendly Interactions at Hillwood, on March 30 and April 13. Developed by the Interpretation department, this…
Mansion Display Update | Entry Hall Removals & Installations
On Monday, April 13, the collections team removed Portrait of Pierre Hercule de Chastenet, Comte de Puysegur (1694-1759) (2018.1) and installed Portrait of a Lady (51.2) in its place in the entry hall.…
Now Available: April 2026 Newsletter
Be sure to read this month’s volunteer newsletter and catch up on the following topics:May 2026 Schedule OpenA Special Message from Kate Markert, Executive DirectorNew at Hillwood: 2025 AcquisitionsWelcoming Guests with…