Volunteer Appreciation Reception

Hillwood cordially invites you and a guest to the annual Volunteer Appreciation Reception on Monday, May 15, 2023 from 5-7 p.m. The online invitations via Paperless Post were emailed on April 11. The last date to RVSP is May 7.

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 & 25 years of volunteer service awards 

5-5:30 p.m. & 6-6:45 p.m.
Join staff for these exclusive talks highlighting special displays from the collection:

  • Recent acquisition of Portrait of Olga Pistohlkors in the French drawing room with Wilfried Zeisler, Deputy Director & Chief Curator
  • Small accessories and delicate ornamentation details in the staff dining room with Megan Martinelli, Associate Curator of Textiles, Apparel, Jewelry and Accessories
  • Meet and greet in the French porcelain room with new Hillwood curator Thomas Wu
  • Recent discoveries from the Collections & Research Center with Jason Speck, Head of Archives and Special Collections

We would be delighted to have you join us in celebrating your invaluable contributions to Hillwood.