Year: 2024
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How Do You Set Your Table?
The Florence Griswold Museum showcases painted panels in the context of the National Trust’s exploration of tablescapes and tableware from historic sites. This seasonal gathering encourages visitors to draw inspiration from eight National Trust Historic Sites and members of Historic Homes and Artists’ Studios, highlighting their artistic contributions.
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16 One-of-a-Kind Gifts to Impress
The National Trust’s 2024 Holiday Gift Guide features 16 unique gifts perfect for hard-to-please individuals. Whether for a family member or a friend, this curated selection from Historic Sites and Artists’ Studios offers delightful options to showcase your thoughtful gift-giving skills. Discover ideal presents for any recipient on your list.
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Monuments and Myths: The America of Sculptors Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Daniel Chester French traveling exhibition
The traveling exhibition “Monuments and Myths: The America of Sculptors Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Daniel Chester French”, on view at the Michener Art Museum, explores the significant contributions of these two Gilded Age sculptors. Running until January 25, 2025, it features around seventy artworks that reflect America’s evolving national identity from…
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Five Objects That Make You Consider the Great Beyond
The National Trust for Historic Preservation highlighted three sites from HAHS in an article discussing objects that evoke reflections on mortality. These artifacts, imbued with historical significance, connect us to individuals of the past and offer unique insights into their lives and the context of their times.
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HAHS Sites featured in “Quirky Objects” article by National Trust
Fonthill Castle features an alligator as part of its unique collection, highlighting the intriguing nature of house museums. These quirky objects invoke curiosity and reveal the histories of their inhabitants. Exploring ten unusual items from historic sites provides context about the individuals and eras associated with these homes.
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Last chance! Wharton Esherick exhibition at Brandywine Museum of Art until January 19, 2025
The Crafted World of Wharton Esherick, opening October 13, 2024, at the Brandywine Museum of Art, showcases a unique collection of Esherick’s works, many previously unseen. This exhibition spans his career from woodcut illustrations to innovative furniture sculptures, providing thematic insights into the artist’s life and creativity.
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HAHS Excursion to New Mexico | May 4 to 9, 2025
Join HAHS for Desert Canvas: Insiders’ View of Santa Fe, Abiquiu, and Taos, led by Dr. Wanda Corn and HAHS Director Valerie Balint. The trip includes exclusive visits to historic sites, artists’ homes, studios, receptions, and dinners. Experience luxury travel and gain insight into the region’s art scene. Sign up…
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HAHS Panel at PastForward2024, October 30, 2024
Join us in New Orleans this October for the National Trust’s annual conference where projects from the Radgowski Grant program will be showcased. The panel and workshop, moderated by HAHS Director Valerie Balint and Chris Morris, will highlight innovative approaches to centering women’s narratives in education STEAM programming for youth.
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Special HAHS Landscape Tour of Chesterwood, October 5, 2025
Join HAHS Director Valerie Balint on a free tour of Chesterwood, Daniel Chester French’s home and studio in the Berkshires this October. Explore artist-designed landscapes and learn about French’s creations within a national context. Limited space available, pre-registration required. Tour date: Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 10 am to 12…
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The Homes and Studios of Anne Truitt
The Washington Color School artists are predominantly white men, but women also played significant roles. Anne Truitt, a notable female artist, valued solitude and privacy. Her journals provide insight into her life as an artist and her minimalist approach to living. The project explores how her living and working environments…