I am very excited about James Archer Abbott's lecture about Billy Baldwin tomorrow evening at Evergreen House. It is part of their House Beautiful series of lectures each spring. Last year, I attended Archer's lecture about Maison Jansen, which was so educational. 
As you may know, Billy Baldwin was born in Baltimore and was actually friends of the family who owned Evergreen House. Here's what he had to say about Evergreen "The gates of Evergreen had opened up a whole new world to me. There I was surrounded by the best art and music... I knew I could never return to the life I had led before."
I am very excited to be joined at the Lecture and for dinner afterwards by LaviniaLab, the winner of the I Married Adventure book give-away over the weekend. She's just down the road in Washington, DC, so this was a perfect way to get together. 
She's even told me she is bringing a present for me! A copy of Billy Baldwin Remembers, a book that I've been looking for!
She's even told me she is bringing a present for me! A copy of Billy Baldwin Remembers, a book that I've been looking for! Of course, I will provide a wrap-up of the lecture on Thursday!
Oh, I wish I coul attend! More details after please!
ReplyDeleteHe was supposed to give Houston the lecture on Jansen, but was sick, so instead we got Mitchell Owens - which was a thrill of a lifetime! either one is Top Stuff!
ReplyDeleteI know you'll have a wonderful time Meg! Can't wait to hear about it. And you will LOVE "BB Remembers", esp. the chapters on Baltimore. :)
ReplyDeleteMeg, cannot wait for your post. Oh I wish you could sneak in a tape recorder (like the old days when going to a rock concert) and play it for us. Will be a great lecture.
ReplyDeleteSoodie... when he's finished, I will stand up in the back with my lighter and yell "Freebird".
ReplyDeleteI'm missing a lecture on Entertaining during the Gilded Age at the Dooley Mansion tonight (poor timing minutes before the children are given dinner and the bedtime process has begun.) I'm envious of your opportunity.
ReplyDeleteI'll live vicariously for now. Looking forward to details.
How have I not been aware of Evergreen House?!?!? A new weekend destination! Thanks!
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