The year 2022 marks the sesquicentennial of pioneering architect Julia Morgan (1872-1957). Though best known as the designer of William Randolph Hearst’s lavish San Simeon estate (1919), Morgan built an additional 700 structures throughout the west. Her life and career are a story intersecting with the end of the Gilded Age, both in the style... Read more »

VIRTUAL: An Evening with Victoria Kastner, Author of Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect Hudson Library & Historical Society Monday, May 2, 7 p.m.   On Monday, May 2 at 7 p.m. the Hudson Library & Historical Society will host a live virtual streaming event with Victoria Kastner, author of Julia Morgan:... Read more »

Julia Morgan: Her Life in Three Acts Victoria Kastner will present a three-part lecture on Julia Morgan, created exclusively for the Foundation at Hearst Castle. She will share historic images and newly discovered information that she did not have room to include in her new book, Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect.... Read more »

Julia Morgan: Her Life in Three Acts Victoria Kastner will present a three-part lecture on Julia Morgan, created exclusively for the Foundation at Hearst Castle. She will share historic images and newly discovered information that she did not have room to include in her new book, Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect.... Read more »

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 "The Fascinating Life of Hearst Castle's Architect Julia Morgan," Victoria Kastner Author of Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect Monday, February 5, 2024 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 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... Read more »

BREAKING BARRIERS IN ARCHITECTURE: LOUISE BLANCHARD BETHUNE, JULIA MORGAN, AND BARBIE with VICTORIA KASTNER AUTHOR OF JULIA MORGAN: AN INTIMATE BIOGRAPHY OF THE TRAILBLAZING ARCHITECT Thursday, March 28, 2024 10 am - 12 pm EST VIRTUAL LECTURE via TEAMS In recognition of Women's History Month, this month's DDC Talks will focus on barrier-breaking women in... Read more »

The Royal Oak Foundation The Royal Oak Foundation seeks to raise awareness of and advance the work of the National Trust of England, Wales, and Northern Ireland by inspiring support from the United States for the Trust’s efforts to preserve 
and protect historic places and spaces—for ever, for everyone. Please join us for "A Collector's... Read more »