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Military Families Visit Free
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 Belmont offers free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families through Labor Day.
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Preschool Palette
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August's Preschool Palette theme is Primary Play.
Tuesday, August 14 Thursday, August 16
Friday, August 17
Classes run from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
$8 per child (Members $5), adults free, preregister by contacting Education and Communications Manager Michelle Crow-Dolby at 540/654-1851. |
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In Memoriam
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In Memory of Our
Friend and Co-Worker
Margaret Mildred Jones 1933 - 2012 To those who would like, donations may be made to Belmont in Mildred's name.
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Trips
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Newport in the Fall
Newport, Rhode Island
October 5-8
Due to popular demand, the trip registration deadline has been to extended to August 15. This Members trip to Newport, Rhode Island, will feature tours of several famous Newport Mansions and lodging at the Newport Marriott harborside. Full details and pricing are now available.
Download the Newport trip flyer.
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Upcoming Exhibition
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"Glimpses of Holland from the Portfolios of Gari Melchers"
September 1 through November 18
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Gari Melchers (American, 1860-1932)
Sketch of Landscape with Canal and Windmills, undated
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From his earliest visit to the Netherlands, painter Gari Melchers came under the spell of its picturesque countryside and inhabitants. All that was required for inspiration was to step out the front door of his studio. The simple ways of the Dutch, revolving around work, worship and family, were subjects enough for a lifetime, and a lifetime it very nearly was. On display will be a selection of fifty intimate first impressions drawn from his portfolios and collection of preliminary oil sketches and studies.
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Wedding Event
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Bride and Groom Workshop
Sunday, August 19, 2-4 p.m.
Belmont will host an informative bride/groom workshop in the Studio Pavilion. DJ Eric Herod will share ideas to help the men stress less but impress all on the big day!
Ashley Alphin of C & A Event Planning will guide the ladies through wedding etiquette and much more.
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Programs
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Summer Family Tours: Through Labor Day
Daily, except Wednesdays 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
This inter-generational experience allows visitors of all ages to engage in a guided tour of the historic house museum and art gallery spaces. Tours are customized to meet a family's needs and interests and are approximately one hour in length.
Up to two children are free with an accompanying, paying adult. Additional children are $5 each. Families can enjoy these special tours through Labor Day. The tour is free for Friends of Belmont. Prior registration for family tours is not necessary.
Woodland Hike
Sunday,
August 26, 2 p.m.
 Conducted by Virginia Master Naturalists, this informative hike covers a mile of trails in both woodlands and fields and touches on the historic ruins of Belmont's past. Please wear sturdy footwear and meet outside the Visitor Center.
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Museum Shop
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Gari Melchers was an American artist who lived and painted at Belmont from 1916 until his death in 1932. Born in Detroit in 1860, Gari Melchers was a world famous portraitist and impressionist painter. He was one of the most successful painters of his time, sought out by the rich and famous. She was a beautiful, young art student, and his biggest fan.
They fell in love on an ocean liner and spent their lives sharing art.
More than a hundred years later, the story of Gari and Corinne Melchers lives on in their home, Belmont. Be a part of this story. Come and explore this unique 18th century estate, tour stunning art galleries and hike the 27 acres of garden and trails. Share it with someone you love!
A National Historic Landmark, Gari Melchers Home and Studio is one of just 30 of America's most significant artists' spaces included in the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Historic Artists' Homes and Studios consortium.
Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont is open daily, except Wednesdays, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Museum Shop, which is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., is also the official home of the Stafford County Visitor Center, where visitors can find information about Stafford County attractions, restaurants, hotels and other amenities.
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