Great Homes and Gardens Series, 2024

Presents

VICTORIA KASTNER

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Architect Julia Morgan: Her Inspiring Story

The fourth and final program in the Great Homes and Gardens lecture series.

Architectural historian Victoria Kastner will speak about her new book, Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect, which provides the first in-depth look at the life of Hearst Castle’s pioneering woman architect. In addition to working on San Simeon for twenty-eight years (1919-1947), Julia Morgan designed 700 additional projects throughout the west. In recognition of her many achievements, the American Institute of Architects recently chose Julia Morgan as the first female recipient of their highest honor, the Gold Medal. Ms. Kastner will reveal newly discovered information about Morgan’s inspiring private life, as well as chronicling her impressive career.

Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect is available for purchase from the museum store before and after the lecture.

HYBRID PROGRAM 

This lecture will be presented in the theater in the Ellen MacNeille Charles Visitor Center and will be livestreamed via Zoom. Visitors can submit questions for the speaker from any location.

IN-PERSON TIMELINE

5:30–6:30 p.m. | Explore Hillwood

• Enjoy Hillwood’s mansion, gardens, and greenhouse.
• Find the perfect memento from your visit at the museum shop
• Members receive an extra 10% off regularly priced merchandise when they attend in person on the day of the event. This offer does not extend to online or telephone purchases.

6:00–7:30 p.m. | Members-only wine and cheese reception. Join today!

6:30–7:30 p.m. | Lecture

7:30 p.m. | Book signing. Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect is available in the museum shop.

Tickets Available

In-person:
$22
$12 member

Livestream:
$10
Free for members

ABOUT THE GREAT HOMES AND GARDENS LECTURE SERIES

Escape February’s dreariness and immerse yourself in the stories of extraordinary homes, lush gardens, and the people who brought them to life in this four-part lecture series.

Visitors can attend and ask questions whether they choose to come in person or join the livestream from the comfort of home; questions will be taken from all locations.

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