Public Tours of the Fallout Shelter Offered This Fall!
With the display of War and Pieces in the mansion dining room, Hillwood will offer public tours of the mansion basement fallout shelter. These tours, led by specially trained docents,…
Café Promotion | Coffee Punch Cards
Merriweather To Go is now offering coffee punch cards for all Hillwood volunteers and staff. Buy 9 coffee beverages and the 10th is FREE! This promotion is valid in Merriweather To…
Flu Shot Clinic | Monday, September 16
Washington Occupational Health Associates will be at Hillwood Monday, September 16 to once again conduct the Flu Shot Clinic in Merriweather Room B from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The flu shot is $24…
Hillwood Receives Public Charity Status
We have received notification from the IRS that Hillwood is now recognized as a public charity. This has been a multi-year process, and we look forward to continuing to welcome…
New! Family Garden Treasure Hunt
Building on the success of the printed mansion treasure hunts for families introduced in February, we are excited to present a new treasure hunt, this time with a focus on…
Recent Acquisition | Voltaire Bust
A recently acquired bust of French philosopher and writer, Voltaire will be installed on June 24, 2019 in the entry hall. It will be on the commode in front of…
Mansion Display Update | Jewelry Case
On Monday, May 20, 2019, the jewelry case display for the second mansion rotation was installed. Hard copies of the label and display information are available in the mansion volunteer…
Mansion Display Update | Miniature Bed
Miniature bed (31.104) The miniature bed (31.104) has recently undergone closer study and minor conservation work in preparation for its inclusion in Hillwood’s upcoming exhibition Mid-Century Master: The Photography of…
Wednesday, February 20 | Hillwood Closed
Due to the weather, Hillwood will be closed today, Wednesday, February 20 to the public. Volunteers scheduled for today should not report to Hillwood for their shifts.
NEW! Family Treasure Hunts
We are excited to introduce a set of three printed mansion treasure hunts for families with children ages three and up to use while exploring the mansion. Volunteers will distribute…