Join us at Wilton House Museum for an exclusive collections pop-up event showcasing rarely seen mourning jewelry, portraiture miniatures, and intricate hair-work from our archives. Discover how 18th- and 19th- century Virginia residents translated personal loss into beautiful, wearable monuments of family love and legacy. This collections connections event style allows you to view these historical treasures up close and at your own pace, allowing you an intimate window into Early American material culture and the deeply sentimental rituals of the past. Admission is free, but an RSVP is required, so be sure to secure your spot!

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McGill’s nationwide journey of sleeping in former slave dwellings is documented in Sleeping with the Ancestors, co‑written with Herb Frazier. The two authors partnered again for Divided Loyalty. While Sleeping with the Ancestors centers on the antebellum era, the 250th anniversary of American independence inspired them to shift their lens in Divided Loyalty, the prequel, toward the colonial built environment and the world that shaped the nation’s earliest history.

Step into the spirit of the season at Wilton House Museum’s 18th-Century Christmas Open House!

Celebrate the holidays with festive music, lively dancing from the Colonial Dance Club of Richmond, guided house tours, and seasonal treats for the whole family. Experience the sights and sounds of an 18th-century Virginia Christmas and make new memories in one of Richmond’s most beautiful historic settings. Registration strongly encouraged!

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