On May 8, 2016 the Hill House Museum hosted Tea in the Garden. Forty guests enjoyed tea, scones, and many savory treats while in the museum's garden. A toast was given in honor of all the moms attending the tea. Again, many military volunteers helped serve, set-up, and greet guests ....Thanks!!
On Saturday, April 30, 2016 a group of Military volunteers and Hill House members helped work in the gardens. With their help Spring has "sprung" and the gardens look amazing!
Volunteer Appreciation Tea
On Saturday, March 12, 2016 the Portsmouth Historical Association had a Tea honoring all of the volunteers who have worked in the past and in the present. Send an email if you would like to volunteer.
Holiday Tea in Parlors
On Saturday, December 12, 2015 the Hill House Museum hosted our annual Christmas Tea. The event was sold out, and a great time was had by all who attended the Tea. The museum was decorated for the holiday and it is our wish everyone has a wonderful holiday season, and a Happy New Year.
Merrill Lynch hosts an appreciation event at HHM
On December 3rd Merrill Lynch hosted a private event at the Hill House Museum. The event was in honor of all its customers. The Museum was decorated for the holidays, and catered by 50 Below Catering Company. If you are interested in hosting an event at HHM please send an email (found on our website).
VCU History Club visits the Hill House Museum
Eight VCU students from the history club visited the Hill House on Saturday, November 14, 2015.
They had a wonderful visit, and the spirit of the Hill family continues to live on and appreciated by all.
Archiving at HHM
On Sunday, October 25, 2015, Gregg Grunow provided an archival training at the Hill House Museum. Gregg works for the Portsmouth Public Libraries and gave great information on how to properly archive the many historical documents. Also, he has jumpstarted this process by giving many hours already to this important process. Many thanks Gregg!!!
Flowers are in bloom.....
Portsmouth Historical Association would like to thank Bill Ficenec and Bob Derr for their recent generous donation and time for creating the flower arrangements found throughout the Museum. These beautiful arrangements give the Museum new life showing off the Hill sisters love for horticulture. It is a pleasant site to see some of the Hill family vases adorned again with such beautiful flowers.
Continued Frame Conservation
Current Portsmouth Historical Association board member John Joyce has many talents. One of those talents is frame conservation. Recently, he conserved the frame on the second floor foyer, which houses the "Boy and his Dog" painting. Now the frame matches the newly conserved painting. On your next visit, check out the frame and painting and see how both compliment each other.
Artwork returns to the Hill House..
On July 31, 2015 three Hill House Museum paintings were picked up at the Richmond Conservation Studio and returned to again hang on the walls of the museum. If you are interested in learning more about the paintings, the process involved with the conservation, and what they look like, please stop by the museum or schedule a visit. The transformation of each painting is amazing and worth a visit. Attached is a painting before conservation...stop by to see it fully conserved.
The museum is open every Saturday 11:00-3:00 or call/email to schedule a private tour.