Family Treasures, Hidden Values
Garden Hall (1700 Hampton Street)
Date: Saturday, October 4 Time: 10am-5pm
Curious about how to care for a treasured antique, and what its current value is? Bring it to Maymont and discover the historic context of your family treasures — from paintings and rugs to silver and china — in consultation with professionals from Jeff Evans Appraisals, the Virginia Conservation Association and Maymont’s Historic Resources staff.
Reserve a spot within a half-hour time slot, in which you will have a brief meeting with a professional appraiser for a verbal appraisal. Each registration is based one object per consultation. If you have multiple items, please register for multiple time slots.
Items must be easily portable from the parking area to the Garden Hall — no large furniture, and no gemstones or furs, please. The appraisers will offer verbal appraisals for educational purposes, not written appraisals.
Conservation specialists and Maymont Historic Resources staff will be available before or after the appraisal to discuss proper care and conservation of your antiques. A local coffee truck will be on site offering light food and beverage options. Outdoor picnic areas will be available throughout the day.
The event takes place rain or shine. All proceeds help Maymont care for its historic and natural collections, and keep the grounds open to the public year-round.
Registration
General Admission: $25 per item
Maymont Members: $21 per item
Location:
The event takes place in the Garden Hall, which is located beside the Carriage House along the historic corridor of Maymont. The entrance to the Garden Hall is through the Carriage House Garden via the wooden gates to the left of the carriage bays. Directions
Parking:
The nearest parking lot is by the Hampton Street Gate at 1700 Hampton Street, with additional parking by The Robins Nature Center and Maymont Farm (allow 20 minutes to cross the grounds on foot to the Garden Hall). Parking is free, but spaces are limited. Public transportation, carpooling and rideshare services are strongly encouraged.
Other Activities:
While you’re at Maymont, check out the self-guided audio tours of the Italian Garden and historic architecture, visit The Robins Nature Center or take a stroll. Visit our website for more ways to explore Maymont. (Note: The Mansion and Virginia Wildlife Trail are currently closed for enhancements.)
If you have any questions, please email us at collections@maymont.org or call 804-525-9000.