Free Open House
Sun, April 12, 10-5 pm, free
Enjoy the restored gardens in bloom, the art of Gari Melchers and the history of Belmont. The Spring Open House is a great opportunity to share Belmont with family and friends.
The Colonial Revival Movement
Sunday, April 26, 2 pm, free
Belmont Cultural Resource Manager Beate Jensen traces the Colonial Revival from its emergence in the 1870s. The movement profoundly influenced American architecture and decorative arts as well as landscape and garden design. The illustrated presentation focuses on the influence the Colonial Revival had on Gari and Corinne Melchers and how it is expressed in Belmont's house and gardens.
Woodland Hike
Sunday, April 26, 2 pm, free
Conducted by Virginia Master Naturalists, these informative hikes cover a mile of trails in both woodlands and fields and touch on Belmont's historic ruins. Meet outside the Visitor Center, free.
The Painted Garden: A Favorite Motif in American Impressionism
Sunday, May 3, 2 pm. Free
An illustrated presentation by Belmont Curator Joanna Catron shows how early 20th century American impressionist painters demonstrated a preference for gardens as subjects, as well as an appreciation for the art of gardening itself. The talk will survey the many talented artists, including Gari Melchers, who left us an enduring legacy of American Garden craft.