This year, Hillwood began a two-phase project to refresh two spaces in the mansion: the pantry and the staff dining room. This initiative offers an opportunity to display additional objects from storage and provide deeper insights into the relationship between Marjorie Merriweather Post and her staff.

The staff dining room will be closed to the public from August 4 through October 4, 2025, as Hillwood completes the second phase of the refresh.

Virtual Volunteer Lecture: Staff Dining Room Refresh

Join us on Monday, September 29 at 10 a.m. for a virtual volunteer lecture on the refreshed staff dining room. Led by Head of Archives and Special Collections Jason Speck with contributions from Deputy Director and Chief Curator Dr. Wilfried Zeisler and Director of Interpretation Audra Kelly, the program will introduce the room’s new design and interpretation. The updated space offers a deeper look into the behind-the-scenes story of the staff who worked for Marjorie Post at her three homes.

A Zoom link will be emailed closer to the program date. The virtual lecture will be recorded, and the video will be shared via email and posted on the volunteer website.