Classical American Homes and the Decorative Arts Trust are excited to announce the fourth Emerging Scholars Colloquium! January 26, 2020 George F. Baker Houses, NYC Featuring captivating presentations by a diverse group of speakers and followed by a delicious Bloody Mary and ham biscuit brunch, this is a great way to spend a winter Sunday morning in New York City. Details and ticket information coming soon!
Scottish Exhibit at Ayr Mount
Featuring Scottish artifacts, 18th and 19th century engravings of Scotland, immigration patterns, food, curiosities and a wee bit of fun facts. Of special interest is a ca. 1930 Buchanan Child’s Dancer Ensemble on loan from the Scottish Tartans Museum and Heritage Center, Inc. in Franklin, NC. This sublime ensemble is in pristine condition and includes sporrans, jewelry, hose, doublet, waistcoat and other original pieces. The exhibit runs from September 18 through October 20. The exhibit can be viewed during Guided House Tours and is included in the tour admission fee. Guided House Tours are available on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday at …more
Graduate Students Study at Roper House
Over the past several months students from the Clemson University / College of Charleston Graduate Program in Historic Preservation have spent time at the Roper House and completing a Historic Structure Report. The students researched the history of the home, studied the architecture, and reported on the home’s condition, identifying historically significant and original features. The detailed report includes a chronology of the house’s history starting on May 25, 1839, when Robert Roper purchased the lot of land, and through December 10, 2018, when Classical American Homes Preservation Trust took ownership of the property, devised by CAHPT founder Richard H. …more
Fifth Grade Students Visit Millford
Earlier this summer we were lucky to have the fifth grade students from Laurence Manning Academy in Manning, SC come out to Millford for a tour of the house and grounds. The students spent time reflecting on their visit and created drawings and thank you letters for site manager Louie Hall and docent Mrs. Dot. Click any of the images to open a gallery of the students’ work!
Outlandish Hillsborough at Ayr Mount
Ayr Mount is excited to be participating in a community-wide event called Outlandish Hillsborough. As part of the Outlandish Hillsborough activities, a two-day festival will take place on the beautiful grounds at Ayr Mount on October 12 and 13 from 10 AM until 4PM. If you are interested in relaxing on the grounds and listening to good music, eating great food, learning about Scotland or the Colonial time period in North Carolina or why the Outlander book and Starz series mentions Hillsborough, then you’ll want to attend the Cèilidh Ayr on Saturday and the Outlander Ayr on Sunday. Ayr Mount …more
Visit us for a tour this summer or fall!
Ayr Mount and Millford are open on regular schedules (please see below) and all of our houses are available to tour year-round by request. In addition to private and group tours, our properties offer beautiful locations for a variety events – from weddings and rehearsal dinners, to cocktail or dinner parties, lectures, photography shoots, and more! Click here for more information. Ayr Mount Schedule Ayr Mount, the historic house museum, is open for tours March 15 – December 15, 2019 according to the following weekly schedule: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday – 11 am Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday – 2pm Monday and Tuesday by …more
POSTPONED – Spring Patrons Party 2019
POSTPONED Thursday, May 16 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM The Spring Patrons Party scheduled for May 16, 2019 has been postponed. We are still are looking forward to celebrating our donors’ generous support and will be offering an event later this year — stay tuned! Any inquiries please contact Julie Smith.
2019 Emerging Scholars Colloquium and Benefit
Thank you to all who joined the Decorative Arts Trust and Classical American Homes on Sunday, January 20, 2019 for the third Emerging Scholars Colloquium! We were pleased to host another impressive group of speakers for this unique opportunity to see young scholars present during Americana Week. Despite inclement weather, the room was filled with an audience of fellow scholars, collectors, curators, and other friends who were excited to see presentations on a range of topics in the decorative arts field. Presentations included: Unified Design: Midcentury Modernism at Winterthur Carrie Grief, Winterthur Program in American Material Culture, University …more
Lannuier & Phyfe Lecture with Peter Kenny
The Classical Furniture of Honoré Lannuier & Duncan Phyfe by Peter M. Kenny Christie’s American Furniture Department requests the pleasure of your company at a lecture on January 16, 2019, 4 PM – 5 PM at 20 Rockefeller Plaza, NYC, 10020. RSVP is required. Please RSVP here. Christie’s New York Auction: American Furniture, Folk Art, Silver and Prints January 17-18
Ayr Mount Winter News
Christmas in the Ayr Ayr Mount was decorated for the holidays with a bounty of freshly cut flowers, naturals, berries, holly, fruit, and evergreens from December 1 – 15. There may even have been a wee bit of thistle and tartan to honor the Kirkland’s Scottish heritage! Ayr Mount is now closed for the months of January and February. Click here for tour schedule and information. Ayr Mount by Candlelight SOLD OUT Thank you the friends who joined us for this special opportunity to experience all the magical charm of Ayr Mount “after hours”. It was fun to experience the home in …more
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