Hill House Museum Yard Sale

Hill House Yard Sale this Saturday, June 2nd!!

Don't miss this yard sale because it will appeal to all tastes, styles, and interests.
We will have a large amount of many items including: Artwork, clothes, antiques, household items, glassware, and much much more. Stop by the gardens of the Hill House on Saturday, June 2nd 8:00-2:00. All sale proceeds go toward the continued restoration of the Museum. If you would like to drop items off for us to sell to help off-set the resto...ration costs, please let us know (757-714-3226, Dan) .

See you on Saturday @ 221 North Street.

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Mother's Day Tea 2018

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 in

the Gardens at

Historic Hill House Museum

221 North Street, Portsmouth, VA

 

May 13, 2018

(Inclement weather: tea will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church 424 Washington Street)

3 p.m.

Enjoy a hot or cold cup/glass of tea, scones, tea-sandwiches, and desserts

$30 non-members

$25 for PHA members

(proceeds go toward the continued restoration)

 

Payment options: Online (PayPal), check, mail
 

                                              Please R.S.V.P.     

 

757.714.3223 or email..info@thehillhousemuseum.org

 

To reserve your seat or questions

The Highest bidder can have a piece of American history

It seems the Hamilton “Fever” is bigger than what we ever imagined.  WVEC, Channel13 News contacted the Museum and filmed a story about the letter as well as what is going on at the Hill House.   Also, a video is embedded in the Virginian-Pilot article published on Sunday.   Attached are both links for your viewing pleasure. 

http://www.13newsnow.com/news/local/mycity/portsmouth/virginia-museum-to-auction-off-letter-by-alexander-hamilton/514344114

 

https://pilotonline.com/news/local/history/article_0b6f2106-66a3-5ab5-a618-033d4574808c.html

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"Can't we fit in one more chair?...."

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While Grandma Collins and the Music Room are being restored the current furnishings, paintings, rugs, and other miscellaneous items are stored in the front parlors of the Museum. As you can see we do not lack for furniture.  So, we have asked ourselves can we squeeze in anything else?   However, we will remember where everything goes.   

Continue to watch us on Facebook as the rooms transform or call/email to set-up a visit to see it in person.   

One never knows what will be found at the Hill House Museum......

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Recently, a piece of wood was found in a drawer, and on it has a description of its’ origin.  The wood is described as follows: “A piece of wood from a window framing in the house in which the Emperor Napoleon 1st lived and died at St. Helena…”    The Longwood House was the final residence of Napoleon Bonaparte, during his exile on the island of St. Helena, from December 10, 1815 until his death on May 5, 1821.   

Learn more about Longwood House on St. Helena click on this link

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longwood_House

2018 Membership

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This is the time of year when we invite our members to renew membership dues, and invite new members to join the Portsmouth Historical Association.   Your dues go to support a community-minded and non-profit organization. You contribute to the preservation of Portsmouth’s historical documents and artifacts, and to the maintenance of Portsmouth’s only historical house museum, The Hill House. The Portsmouth Historical Association is a 501(c)(3) organization and your membership dues are tax deductible. 

If you like what we’re doing, and would like to help us continue, please renew your membership or join, and consider encouraging a friend or neighbor to join. 

Choose your level of support:

Benefactor: $1000

Sponsor: $500

Donor: $100

Patron: $75

Sustaining: $50

Family: $35

Individual: $20

You can renew your membership, join, or make a contribution through Paypal on the website, email us, or mail your payment to the Hill House Museum.  Email:  info@thehillhousemuseum.org

David

President of the Portsmouth Historical Association

 

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas....

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Hill House Museum with garden greens and Hill Family decorations.   Thanks to everyone who is helping make the museum festive for our holiday event.   If interested in heightening your holiday spirit and seeing the decorations join us for our Holiday Tea on December 10th.  To reserve your seat call David @ 757-714-3223. 

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