Stay Connected: Monthly Volunteer Newsletter
We are committed to keeping our dedicated volunteers connected and engaged. The monthly volunteer newsletters are archived below as downloadable PDFs. Enjoy reading readings articles, news, and updates from the Hillwood staff.
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January 2024 | Topics: February 2024 Schedule Open • January 2024 Closure • Volunteer Lounge Update • Mansion Updates • From Eagles to Egalsoft: Eyemats Installation in Hillwood’s Russian Porcelain Room • Hillwood at the Washington Winter Show • 2024 Garden Docent Training • Upcoming Volunteer Education • Museum Shop News • Staff Updates
February 2024 | Topics: March 2024 Schedule Open • Volunteer Lounge Update • 2024 Guest Passes • Volunteer Business Meeting • Visitor Center Restroom Project • Mansion and Exhibition Updates • Museum Shop News • BUCOLIA – MK Bailey’s Exhibition at Transformer • Membership Survey • Lecture Recordings Now Available • 2024 Garden Docent Training • Upcoming Volunteer Education
March 2024 | Topics: April 2024 Schedule Open • Save the Date: Volunteer Appreciation Reception • New Volunteer Opportunity: Family Art Volunteers • Mansion Update and Exhibition News • A Night in Paris, 2024 Valentine’s Event • Celebrating Orchids at Hillwood • Museum Shop News • State of Sustainability • Staff Update: Visitor Services • Upcoming Volunteer Education • Lecture Recordings Now Available • Volunteer Reminders
April 2024 | Topics: May 2024 Schedule Open • Save the Date: Volunteer Appreciation Reception • Volunteer Lounge in the Butler’s House: Open on April 16 • Second Floor Gallery: Understanding Post’s Legacy • Visitor Center Restroom Project Now Complete • “Porter le chapeau:” Celebrating French Milliners in Hillwood’s Collection: Madame Georgette • Museum Shop News: Spring has Sprung in the Museum Shop! • Mark Your Calendars: Alice Woods Pop-up Shop • Japanese-Style Garden YouTube Tour • Upcoming Volunteer Education • Lecture Recordings Now Available
May 2024 | Topics: June 2024 Schedule • Please RSVP by May 12: Volunteer Appreciation Reception • Unveiling the New Volunteer Lounge • Mansion Display Update • Staff Dining Room Closure: May 16-23 • Museum Shop News • Mark Your Calendars: Scarlett Solomon Pop-up Shop • Upcoming Volunteer Education • Volunteer Program Recordings • In Memoriam: Essie Horton
June 2024 | Topics: July 2024 Schedule • Volunteer Appreciation Reception 2024 | Thank You! • Fragile Beauty: Art of the Ocean Now Open • Volunteer Resources | Fragile Beauty: Art of the Ocean • Behind the Scenes: Dressing for Exhibitions • “Post’s Paquins” • Horticulture Happenings: New Mosquito Traps • Reminder: Pick Up Access Card for Entry to Volunteer Lounge • Upcoming Volunteer Education • Volunteer Program Recordings • Congratulations Michelle Spencer!
July 2024 | Topics: August 2024 Schedule Open • Your Feedback Matters! Help Us Improve Your Volunteer Experience • Fragile Beauty Object Highlight: A Heart-Shaped Table • Garden Touring Season • Jewels of the Ocean, 2024 Gala • New Visitor Amenity: Electric Vehicle Charing Stations • Staff Updates • Reminder: Pick Up Access Card for Entry to Volunteer Lounge • Upcoming Volunteer Education • Volunteer Program Recordings
August 2024 | Topics: September 2024 Schedule Open • Thank You for Your Feedback! • Fall Garden Touring Season: Piloting Late Afternoon Tour, Friday-Sunday • From Exile to Avant Garde: The Life of Princess Natalie Paley • Museum Shop Update: Wellness Month Discount • Summer Sidewalk Savings Sale: August 29-31 • Debuting the Friendship Quote Stepping Stone • Staff Update • Reminder: Pick Up Access Card for Entry to Volunteer Lounge • Upcoming Volunteer Education • Volunteer Program Recordings
September 2024 | October 2024 Schedule Open • Pilot Program: Mansion Docents On-Station for High Visitation Days • Fall Garden Touring Season: Piloting Late Afternoon Tour, Friday-Sunday • Supporting Our Volunteers: Insights from the 2024 Volunteer Engagement Survey • Second Successful Summer with Bloomberg Arts Internship Program • Moving House: Transitioning Between Post’s Properties • Hillwood in the News • Garden Update • Staff Update • Upcoming Volunteer Education
October 2024 | November 2024 Schedule Open • Garden Update • Exploring Select Objects with Polish Origins in Hillwood’s Collection • Monument & Porphyry Urn in the Rose Garden • Fall Garden Docent Gathering Recap • Hillwood in the News • Volunteer Updates • Upcoming Volunteer Education • Volunteer Program Recordings
November 2024 | December 2024 Schedule Open • Updated Visual Aids for Mansion Bag Policy • Coming Soon at Hillwood • Fall Garden Tour Season Concludes • Hillwood’s Hours This Holiday Season • Nineteenth-Century Sèvres Porcelain at Hillwood • Horticulture Happenings • Museum Shop Updates • In Memoriam: Isabelle de Borchgrave • Upcoming Volunteer Education • Volunteer Program Recordings
December 2024 | January 2025 Schedule Open • Holiday Wishes • Holiday Hours in December • Mark Your Calendars: January 2025 Closure • New Suggested Donation Adult Pricing Beginning April 2025 • Hillwood Update: Museums for All • Conservation Flooring Installed in Pavilion • Sneak Peak: Staff Dining Room and Pantry Refresh • Holidays at Hillwood • Garden Update • Volunteer December Discounts • Upcoming Volunteer Education • Volunteer Program Recordings