Celebrate Sviatki, the festive winter season, in traditional Russian style!
- Meet Grandfather Frost, Russia's Santa Claus, and his granddaughter, the Snow Maiden in a fun family play, based on traditional Russian stories, produced by Flying V Theatre.
- Create and wear your own kokoshnik (lady's headdress) or Russian gentleman's winter hat to dress in the style of boyars (old Russian nobles).
- Join in the playful antics of mummers parading in animal costumes and discover what the new year has in store from fortunetellers strolling the estate, presented by Happenstance Theater.
- Enjoy lively music performed by Samovar Russian Folk Music Ensemble and festive dances performed by Kalinka Dance Ensemble.
All of Hillwood's 2018 festivals are supported by a grant from the Sally Foss and James Scott Hill Foundation. All exhibitions and programs are funded in part by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts through the National Capital Arts and Cultural Affairs program.
