2025 Volunteer Appreciation Reception

Reception-Invite

Hillwood cordially invites you and a guest to the annual Volunteer Appreciation Reception on Monday, May 19, from 5-7 p.m. The online invitations via Paperless Post were emailed on April 10. The last date to RVSP is May 12. 

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 insights into Hillwood’s collection:

  • Setting Sail: The Story of Sea Cloud for an exclusive look at the exhibition in the dacha with Thomas Wu, Assistant Curator of European Decorative Arts

  • Pantry in the Mansion for an overview of the newly refreshed display with Wilfried Zeisler, Deputy Director and Chief Curator

  • Collections & Research Center for a view of travel-related items with Archives & Special Collections

6 p.m.

  • Plant Give-away, along Cutting Garden wall

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