This gorgeous fall weather is creating the perfect atmosphere to cozy up and enjoy watching a good lecture! The volunteer website has been updated with three new lectures pre-recorded and presented by Chief Curator Wilfried Zeisler. These new additions join our growing archive of online content as part of Hillwood’s 2022-2023 mansion docent training program. The lectures and attendant readings from the training program double as continuing education and enrichment for all volunteers and staff. Read on for more details regarding the lecture recordings and upcoming virtual lectures.
Pre-Recorded Curatorial Lectures
The pre-recorded curatorial lectures are available on the volunteer website under “Lecture Videos.” For easy access, the video links are also included below. Please note: the lectures below on Marjorie Merriweather Post were presented in 2019 by former curator Estella Chung.
- Marjorie Merriweather Post’s Biography, Presented by Estella Chung, Former Curator of American Material Culture and Historian
- Marjorie Merriweather Post: The Life Behind the Luxury, Presented by Estella Chung, Former Curator of American Material Culture and Historian
- Marjorie Merriweather Post & Staff at Hillwood, Presented by Estella Chung, Former Curator of American Material Culture and Historian
- Furniture and Furnishings and Small Precious Objects, Presented by Wilfried Zeisler, Chief Curator
- Porcelain and Glass, Presented by Wilfried Zeisler, Chief Curator
- Fabergé, Presented by Wilfried Zeisler, Chief Curator
Upcoming Virtual Lectures
Mark your calendars for these upcoming virtual volunteer lectures, which are part of the 2022-2023 mansion docent training program. As we get closer to the lecture dates, a Zoom link will be emailed to volunteers. The lectures will also be digitally recorded and made available on the volunteer website under “Lecture Videos.”
Monday, December 5 (6 p.m.) | The Houses and Collections of Marjorie Merriweather Post: The Joy of It, Presented by Wilfried Zeisler, Chief Curator This lecture will focus on Hillwood’s new publication entitled The Houses and Collections of Marjorie Merriweather Post: The Joy of It. The book is available for purchase in the museum shop. Attendees are strongly encouraged to read the new publication prior to this educational opportunity. Following the lecture, Megan Martinelli, Associate Curator of Textiles, Apparel, Jewelry and Accessories, and Jason Speck, Head of Archives and Special Collections, will join Wilfried for Q&A.
Monday, December 12 (6 p.m.) | Jewelry and Costume Collections, Presented by Megan Martinelli, Associate Curator of Textiles, Apparel, Jewelry and Accessories
Tuesday, January 17 (6 p.m.) | Paintings and Portraiture, Presented by Wilfried Zeisler, Chief Curator
Monday, January 23 (6 p.m.)| Historic Objects and Cotemporary Stories and Artists, Presented by Wilfried Zeisler, Chief Curator
Class Readings
The readings (i.e.: articles, videos, and book recommendations) for the mansion docent training program is available on the volunteer website under 2022-2023 Mansion Docent Training. The content is organized by class topics, with the list beginning with the first class in the program. To access the readings for each class, click on the desired class topic to expand the page for a complete list of resources associated with that class.
We hope you can take advantage of this exciting learning opportunity!