Maymont invites the community to celebrate the grand reopening of Maymont Mansion after a major preservation project at a free Mansion Open House and Garden Party on Saturday, March 21, from 10am to 4pm.
After two years of preservation and conservation work made possible by the Maymont 2025 project, the 1893 home will be open once again for self-guided and guided tours Thursdays through Sundays, starting March 22.
A Milestone Moment for Maymont’s Centennial Year
“We are delighted to kick off the celebration of Maymont’s 100th anniversary as a public space with the reopening of Richmond’s favorite mansion,” said Parke Richeson, President and CEO of Maymont Foundation. “Community support helped us reach our $12 million goal for the Maymont 2025 project, the largest single investment in historic preservation and guest experience in Maymont’s history. We look forward to welcoming everyone to join the family-friendly fun on March 21, followed by the reopening the Virginia Wildlife Trail on April 18 and our all-day, 100-acre birthday party, Cheers to 100 Years, on June 6.”
Preserving History for Future Generations
In addition to the mansion’s new red slate roof, which restores architect Edgerton Rogers’ original bold design, new climate control and fire safety systems have been installed to enhance guest experience and protect the historical collections for many years to come. While the artworks and furnishings were carefully packed and stored off-site, conservators completed several preservation and conservation projects, including a painting that has not been on view in 50 years and detail work in the swan bedroom, after historical paint analysis.
“Ever since the mansion opened to the public in March 1926, the 33-room home and its treasures have fascinated millions,” added Kathy Garrett-Cox, Curator and Director of Historical Resources. “With sustained community support over the decades, the Maymont Foundation has been able to conserve many of the collections piece by piece, and this Maymont 2025 project ensures many more people will be able to experience this unique connection to our shared past.”
Inside the Mansion Open House and Garden Party
At the Maymont Mansion Open House and Garden Party, everyone is invited to tour the formal rooms of the main level, where the Dooleys lavishly entertained friends and Richmond society members in the late 1800s to early 1900s. Guided tours will be available during the day on a first-come, first-served basis…