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Jammin' on the James with PumpHouse Blues

June 10, 2023

Join us on June 10th for an outdoor concert on the grounds of Wilton House Museum. Bring a picnic dinner and your favorite lawn chair for family-friendly music on our scenic terrace overlooking the James River.  Lawns open at 5pm and music starts at 6pm.

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“The Historic Paint Restoration of Wilton House Museum”

October 5, 2023

Go behind the scenes of the restoration processes, the challenges faced, and the discoveries made during the dramatic transformation of Wilton House and architectural paint research of Dr. Susan Buck.

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“The Historic Paint Restoration of Wilton House Museum”

Maeve Bristow, Owner of Maeve Bristow Conservation and Restoration LLC

Recent visitors to Wilton House Museum will have observed the dramatic transformation of the Parlor and First and Second floor passageways which has taken place over the past year. This project was the result of architectural paint research carried out by Dr. Susan Buck which aimed to identify the first-generation paints & finishes. Maeve will describe the steps that were undertaken to bring this theoretical research project to realization, replicating the original decorative paint scheme using traditional materials and techniques. She will take the audience behind the scenes explaining the restoration processes, the challenges faced, and the discoveries made.

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Brunk Auctions & Freeman's Auctions

Lecture Series

October 5, 2023

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Gatsby Afternoon Picnic

Art Deco Society of Virginia

Join the Art Deco Society of Virginia on the beautiful lawns of Wilton House Museum. The Gatsby Afternoon Picnic is ON! Enjoy a pleasant day on the beautiful grounds of Wilton House Museum. Come dressed for the occasion and bring your best picnic display to set up on the lawn under the wonderful trees at Wilton House.

Entertainment will include:

  • The 1920s sound of local favorites, the Grace Street Seven
  • An open dance floor for all guests to Charleston, Swing, and dance the day away
  • This year's contests will feature: Best Dressed, Best Picnic Display, and (back by popular demand) Best Pie!
  • And of course, the fabulous vintage road warriors of the Old Dominion

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October 7, 2023

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A Forlorn Ruin: Tales of Spirits, Scandals, and Secrets in 18th Century Virginia

A murderous tavern brawl on a hot summer night in 1766, a promise between two young friends that extends to the afterlife, a broken-down estate in ruins...

Join Wilton House Museum Interpreters on a candlelit tour through the 18th-century historic house. Explore six tantalizing tales of Colonial Virginia's spirits, and the prominent Randolph Family's biggest scandals and secrets, all under the cover of night. Tours last approximately 45 minutes; Standing is required. Due to the subject matter, this tour is not recommended for young children.



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October 21, 2023

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The Art of Collecting

Ken Farmer, In Partnership with the Richmond Antiquarian Society

Ken Farmer, art and antiques advisor and appraiser, will give a talk on the “Art of Collecting” drawing on more than 40 years of experience as a collector, auctioneer and auction house owner, and appraiser on PBS’s Antiques Roadshow. Learn how to navigate the world of collecting with lessons from the field, and tips on topics such as furniture, textiles, jewelry, art, Asian, books, documents, silver, rugs, folk art, china, porcelain and collectables.

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Brunk Auctions, Freeman's Auctions

Lecture Series

November 2, 2023

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“Monumental Church: From Ashes to Accessibility”

Danielle Worthing Porter, Director of Preservation Services at Historic Richmond

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Brunk Auctions & Freeman's Auctions

Lecture Series

January 18, 2024

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“The Menokin Descendent Initiative”

Kiana Wilkerson, Descendant Research Associate at the Menokin Foundation

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Brunk Auctions & Freeman's Auctions

Lecture Series

February 8, 2024

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“Beyond Her Own Four Walls: Women in Preservation”

Amanda Roper, Senior Manager of Public Programs and Interpretation at Woodlawn and the Pope-Leighey House

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Brunk Auctions & Freeman's Auctions

Lecture Series

March 7, 2024

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“By Women’s Hands: Female Artistry in the Museum of Southern Decorative Arts”

Lea Lane, Curator at the Museum of Southern Decorative Arts

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Brunk Auctions & Freeman's Auctions

Lecture Series

April 11, 2024

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“Recovering Stories of the Enslaved at Eppes Plantation”

Emmanuel Dabney, Interpretive Ranger at Petersburg National Battlefield

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Brunk Auctions & Freeman's Auctions

Lecture Series

May 16, 2024

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