Hillwood After Hours
Hillwood After Hours will take place on Wednesday, August 5 from 5:30-9 p.m.
Hillwood comes to life in an extended hours event featuring live music, art-making, lawn games, demonstrations, and more. In a nod to founder Marjorie Merriweather Post’s love of hosting and inviting people from all walks of life, from diplomats and socialites to veterans and college students, the evening will offer something for everyone, with a wide range of activities located across the estate. Hillwood After Hours brings together a wonderful group of partners and guests to reflect the vibrant nature of and talented community in Washington, D.C. These include The JoGo Project, led by Elijah Jamal Balbed, and textile organizations such as Uhuru Quilters Guild, Chesapeake Fibershed, ReThread DC, and Chesapeake Region Lace Guild.
Program elements include:
- Listening to high-energy performances by The JoGo Project, as they perform an award-winning blend of jazz and go-go music
- Creating a no-sew embroidery collage project
- Engaging with local textile organizations for drop-in activities, such as upcycling, weaving, and quilting demonstrations
- Playing lawn games on the Lunar Lawn
- Touring Hillwood’s mansion, gardens, and greenhouse
- Exploring the special exhibition Interwoven: A Tradition of Textiles with Megan Martinelli, curator of textiles, apparel, jewelry, and accessories
The summer gardens will also be open for touring, so guests can explore their beauty during golden hour, and attendees can picnic on the spacious Lunar Lawn and throughout the estate with delightful food and drink specials from Merriweather To Go.