Materializing Memory: The Art of Mourning at Wilton

Join us at Wilton House Museum on Saturday, July 25th 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!