Join Dr. Leo G. Mazow, the Louise B. and J. Harwood Cochrane Curator of American Art at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, as he explores an iconic suite of history paintings featuring George Washington, produced by the American artist Junius Brutus Stearns and dating to circa 1850. Conceived as the basis for five lithographs, the paintings aim to humanize Washington and reveal his accessibility and everyday quality. In so doing, however, they perpetuate some long-held myths. More recently, the contemporary artist Titus Kaphar has created a group of works that probe, critique, help us understand the histories and ideals celebrated in the earlier paintings. This lecture, in turn, discusses both acts of humanizing Washington.

As Wilton House Museum commemorates Lafayette's Revolutionary encampment, we invite you to join us on Saturday, May 10th for a FREE family open house event!

The house and grounds will be open all day. Explore Wilton, a c. 1753 plantation manor house, and see our Parlor transformed into Lafayette's headquarters space! Try your hand at Colonial-era toys and games on our terraced lawn overlooking the James River.

Schedule of Events:

• 11am - A Spy Called James storytime and mapmaking craft (suited for children 4-12)
• 12pm - 1:30pm - Meet the Marquis de Lafayette and James Armistead Lafayette and learn about their relationship during the Revolutionary War
• 2pm - Learn about Liberty tea and make your own blend

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*Advanced registration for this exciting event is strongly recommended*

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Lecture with Christopher Pasch, Archaeology Department Field Director at James Madison's Montpelier.

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More details to come!

June 14th | July 12th | August 9th

Pack a picnic and your favorite lawn chair for live music on our scenic terrace overlooking the James River. Enjoy self-guided tours of Wilton's historic manor house before the concert, along with family-friendly activities like face painting, lawn games, food trucks, and ice cream!

Tickets available in May!

Pack a picnic and your favorite lawn chair for live music on our scenic terrace overlooking the James River. Enjoy guided tours of Wilton's historic manor house before the concert, along with family-friendly activities like face painting, lawn games, food trucks, and ice cream!

Tickets available in May!

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Pack a picnic and your favorite lawn chair for live music on our scenic terrace overlooking the James River. Enjoy guided tours of Wilton's historic manor house before the concert, along with family-friendly activities like face painting, lawn games, food trucks, and ice cream!

Tickets available in May!

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Pack a picnic and your favorite lawn chair for live music on our scenic terrace overlooking the James River. Enjoy guided tours of Wilton's historic manor house before the concert, along with family-friendly activities like face painting, lawn games, and ice cream!

Tickets available in May!

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