Once Upon a Time Valentine’s Benefit
Event Co-Chairs
Donna Cooper, Virginia Kennedy, and Katie Mullen
and Hillwood Executive Director
Kate Markert
invite you to join us at Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens for Once Upon a Time, a Valentine’s celebration and benefit, on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Preview the special exhibition On Time: Giving Form to the Fleeting, explore the magic of Hillwood, and bid on choice items in the silent auction.
Sponsorships and tickets may be purchased online or by calling 202.243.3974.
Sponsorships: $300 to $10,000
Hillwood Member Ticket: $150 | Public Ticket: $175
Your support is vital to Hillwood’s mission to inspire and educate the public, continuing the legacy of Marjorie Merriweather Post. With your support, Hillwood offers free and low-cost field trips for hundreds of D.C. students, ensures access for all, and welcomes the community to lectures, workshops, and jazz performances that keep Post’s vision alive for future generations.