Tuesday, February 9, 2021, 12-1 p.m.
This docent-led tour explores Post’s life and collections at Hillwood while weaving in select objects and stories through the prism of Black history. View photos, collection highlights, and archival images, while asking questions in real time.
Thursday, February 11, 2021, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Stephen Byrns, founder and president of the Untermyer Gardens Conservancy, explores the magnificent design of what was once called the most spectacular garden in America and the story of the garden’s founders, glory, ruin, and rebirth.
Please note: This is the first program in the Great Homes and Gardens lecture series.
Floral Design How-To: Passionate Purples
Friday, February 12, 2021, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Rethink the traditional Valentine’s Day arrangement and join Ami Wilber, floral and event décor designer, via Zoom to create a romantic purple bouquet featuring lisianthus, stock, and more.
Filoli: From Family Home to Cultural Center
Thursday, February 18, 2021, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Kara Newport, chief executive officer of Filoli Historic House and Garden, shares Filoli’s evolution from a 54,000-square-foot home built for entertaining to a vibrant cultural center for the Bay Area.
Please note: This is the second program in the Great Homes and Gardens lecture series.
Wind Down Wednesday: Good Trouble
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 5 p.m.
Instagram Live
During this long, cold winter, we invite you to wind down with a free virtual program that fosters creativity and mindfulness. In partnership with independent mixologists, crafters, artists, and other experts, Wind Down Wednesday offers an optimistic approach to the middle of the week.
In February, we celebrate African Americans’ contributions to U.S. culture and history – but this important recognition should not be limited to 28 days of the year. As the late congressman, leader and activist John Lewis would remark, the work we need to do often involves making “good trouble.” In honor of his activist spirit, we will discuss the museum’s newly acquired portrait of Lewis and pay homage to his quest for civil rights. Learn about Lewis’s organized efforts to lead the nation toward racial equality and the good trouble he made. This conversation about civic awareness, empowerment and community will help you discover how to activate your voice and increase your civic involvement – all year long. Invited guests include Mixin’ Mimi, who will craft a mocktail and cocktail to get us into the spirit.
Virtual Tour | Orchid-Filled Greenhouses
Thursday, March 11, 2021, 1:30-2 p.m.
Horticulturist Drew Asbury brings Hillwood’s orchid-filled greenhouses to you, sharing the history of the greenhouses, Marjorie Post’s infatuation with orchids, and the exotic blooms and fragrances on display now.
Horticulture How-To | Orchid 101
Thursday, March 18, 2021, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Learn how to care for your orchid and get blooms year after year from Drew Asbury, Hillwood’s horticulturist.
4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Floral Design How-To | Tropical Paradise
Friday, March 19, 2021, 1:30-2:15 p.m.
Join Ami Wilber, floral and event décor designer, as she shares how to create a cheerful arrangement featuring anthurium and birds of paradise.
4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Horticulture How-To | Orchid Repotting
Thursday, March 25, 2021, 1:30-2 p.m.
Horticulturist Drew Asbury demonstrates how to repot the most common types of orchids. Learn to help plants’ leaves and root systems, identify the proper potting media, and ask the expert your questions.
4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
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DoubleTree by Hilton Celebrates “National Cookie Month” in Washington DC with “Sweet Rides” for Amtrak Passengers.
DoubleTree by Hilton is teaming up with Amtrak to delight travelers by giving DC and Baltimore-area communters a “sweet” surprise for National Cookie Month. On Thursday, October 8, DoubleTree by Hilton and Amtrak tam members will give away the hotel brand’s signature chocolate chip cookie and walnut cookies along select Amtrak trains for Washington, DC Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station.
Travelers and fans around the world are also invited to share a photo or story from the own “sweet” DoubleTree by Hilton experience using #CookieCare for the chance to win a variety of rewards, ranging from free cookies to hotel stays.
The “sweet rides” are part of DoubleTree by Hilton’s Cookie Car program, which celebrates the brand’s global commitment to delivering the “little things” that enhance guests’ travel experiences.
WHEN/WHERE:
Amtrak Northeast Regional Routes from Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
Thursday, October 8, 2015
11:30 AM -6:00 PM