Exploring The Huntington, Inside and Out
The Trust spent the first weekend of December enjoying the warmth of Southern California with a special program at The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. The Huntington is a well-visited site, but, as always, there were ample...
Long-time Trust Member Gregory Weidman Shares Hampton National Historic Site
Curator Gregory Weidman began her virtual tour stating, “95% of what Hampton National Historic Site exhibits in our period rooms is original to the house, the site, and Ridgley family.” Any history aficionado will recognize this percentage as a remarkably...
Rose Valley Conference Delves into the Arts & Crafts Movement
On November 6 and 7, 2021, the Decorative Arts Trust sponsored a one-of-a-kind two-day conference organized by the Rose Valley Museum. “The Arts & Crafts Movement from John Ruskin to William Lightfoot Price” was a sold-out success and attracted...
Un Bellissimo Viaggio! On the Road Again in Northern Italy
The Decorative Arts Trust’s first Study Trip Abroad since spring 2020, La Dolce Vita in Northern Italy: Genoa, Turin & Milan, was a tour to remember with treasures around every corner.Members ventured on one of two tours, Tour 1 from October 4 to 13,...
Susan Hill Dolan Shares the Elegance of Castle Hill
On September 30, 2021, Susan Hill Dolan, Curator of Ipswich Properties for the Trustees of Reservations, led us through a fascinating tour of Castle Hill on the Crane Estate. Castle Hill is a National Historic Landmark that lies amidst 2,100 acres of...
About The Decorative Arts Trust Bulletin
Formerly known as the "blog,” the Bulletin features new research and scholarship, travelogues, book reviews, and museum and gallery exhibitions. The Bulletin complements The Magazine of the Decorative Arts Trust, our biannual members publication.