Various events to be offered by Eustis Estate this upcoming spring

Future Retro Family Programs

Friday, February 23rd, 2018 and Saturday, February 24th, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Eustis Estate, 1424 Canton Avenue, Milton

Looking for something fun to do during school vacation week? Get inspired by the awesome car designs in the special exhibition Future Retro, then visit the kitchen for drop-in craft workshops to design your own cars. Head upstairs to the library for car-themed story time at 12:30 p.m.

Included with museum admission. Recommended for families with children ages 5 to 10. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please call 617-994-6600 for more information or view more information here: http://shop.historicnewengland.org/EUS-FAMILY-1-10451/

First Friday Reception: Future Retro

Friday, April 6th, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Eustis Estate, 1424 Canton Avenue, Milton

Join Historic New England for an exclusive after-hours reception to celebrate the newest special exhibition at the Eustis Estate: Future Retro, Drawings from the Great Age of American Automobiles, A Selection of Drawings from the Jean S. and Frederick A. Sharf Collection, presented in collaboration with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

Discover the beauty and ingenuity of American automotive design during the decades following World War II. Explore the galleries to see the vibrant and beautiful drawings from the 1940s the 1970s that are featured in Future Retro. Learn retro dance moves and enjoy light refreshments in the Eustis Estate mansion.

The cost is $10 for Historic New England members and $25 for nonmembers.

Advance tickets required. Please call 617-994-6600 or buy online by going here: http://shop.historicnewengland.org/EUS-RECEPTION-1-10910/

Aestheticism and Oscar Wilde’s Newport

Wednesday, April 11th, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.
Eustis Estate, 1424 Canton Avenue, Milton

Historic New England welcomes Ashley Householder, curator of exhibitions for the Preservation Society of Newport County, to the Eustis Estate for a special talk on Irish writer Oscar Wilde.

During Britain’s Aesthetic Movement (1870-1890), Wilde was among the group of painters, artists, poets, and thinkers who aspired to live artistically. They believed that art should not have a moral or social purpose. In 1882 Wilde embarked on a grand North American lecture tour to bring this message to a new audience. His tour increased interest in interior decoration: furniture, ceramics, wallpaper, glass, silver, carpet, and paintings.

This talk explores the message of aestheticism that Wilde brought to Newport, Rhode Island, and considers it against the backdrop of three of the Preservation Society of Newport County’s most important Aesthetic interiors: Chateau-sur-Mer (1870s renovation), Kingscote (1881 renovation), and Isaac Bell House (1883).

Presented in connection with the exhibition Bohemian Beauty: The Aesthetic Movement and Oscar Wilde’s Newport, on view at Rosecliff from March 24 to November 4, 2018.

The cost is $15 for Historic New England members and $25 for nonmembers.

The house will open at 6:00 p.m. so attendees can visit the house and enjoy a reception. Advance tickets required. Please call 617-994-6600 for more information or buy online by going here: http://shop.historicnewengland.org/EUS-LECTURE-1-10526/

Future Retro Film Series: American Graffiti

Wednesday, April 18th, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Eustis Estate, 1424 Canton Avenue, Milton

Historic New England presents an evening film series at the Eustis Estate as part of the special exhibition, Future Retro: Designs from the Great Age of American Automobiles. In keeping with the exhibition theme, these classic movies feature vintage cars. Before the movie starts at 8:00 p.m., enjoy snacks, a craft beer tasting, and exclusive access to the exhibition galleries after hours. 

American Graffiti (1973) is set in the summer of 1962, in which a couple of high school grads spend one final night cruising the strip with their buddies before they go off to college. Directed by George Lucas (Star Wars), the film was nominated for four Academy Awards and features early appearances by Richard Dreyfuss and Harrison Ford.

The cost is $24 for Historic New England members and $28 for nonmembers.

Space is limited. Advance tickets required. Please call 617-994-6600 or buy online by going here: http://shop.historicnewengland.org/EUS-FILM-1-10911/

Future Retro Family Programs

Friday, April 20th, 2018 and Saturday April 21st, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Eustis Estate, 1424 Canton Avenue, Milton

Looking for something fun to do during school vacation week? Get inspired by the awesome car designs in the special exhibition Future Retro, then visit the kitchen for drop-in craft workshops to design your own cars. Head upstairs to the library for car-themed story time at 12:30 p.m.

Included with museum admission. Recommended for families with children ages 5 to 10. All children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Please call 617-994-6600 for more information or go here: http://shop.historicnewengland.org/EUS-FAMILY-3-10453/

Eustis Estate Landscape Tours

Sunday, April 29th, 2018 at 12:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Eustis Estate, 1424 Canton Avenue, Milton

Enjoy the seasonal splendor as you walk through the beautiful estate abutting the Blue Hills Reservation and get a new perspective at the Eustis Estate. This one-hour guided tour will explore the fields, woodland, and gardens as you learn about the landscape and history of the property. The tour also examines the exterior architecture of the house and other original buildings built between 1878 and 1902. 

Bring comfortable walking shoes and be sure to dress appropriately for the weather. The cost is $5 for Historic New England members and $10 for nonmembers.

Registration is required. Landscape tour does not include admission to the house. Please call 617-994-6600 for more information or purchase online by going here: http://shop.historicnewengland.org/EUS-LAND-1-MTX-1230-10947/

Future Retro Film Series: Italian Job (1969)

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Eustis Estate, 1424 Canton Avenue, Milton

Historic New England presents an evening film series at the Eustis Estate as part of the special exhibition, Future Retro: Designs from the Great Age of American Automobiles. In keeping with the exhibition theme, these classic movies feature vintage cars. Before the movie starts at 8:00 p.m., enjoy snacks, a craft beer tasting, and exclusive access to the exhibition galleries after hours.

The original version of The Italian Job (1969) stars Michael Caine in a comic caper about a plan to steal a gold shipment from the streets of Turin by creating a traffic jam. This swinging sixties classic may be best remembered for its Mini Coopers. 

The cost is $24 for Historic New England members and $28 for nonmembers. Space is limited. Advance tickets required. Please call 617-994-6600 or buy online by going here: http://shop.historicnewengland.org/EUS-FILM-2-10912/

Future Retro: Vintage Cocktail party

Sunday, May 6th, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Eustis Estate, 1424 Canton Avenue, Milton

Join us for a vintage cocktail party in celebration of Future Retro: Designs from the Great Age of American Automobiles. Get exclusive after-hours access to the exhibition, which features car designs from the 1940s, ‘50s, and ‘60s.

Enjoy signature cocktails inspired by the cars, along with hors d’oeuvres and desserts from local chefs. Learn vintage dance steps early in the evening, then enjoy live music with a retro flair from Jan Marie and the Mean Reds between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

Future Retro-inspired clothing is highly encouraged. Dress for the occasion with mid-century cocktail attire. The cost is $60 for Historic New England members and $75 for nonmembers.

Space is limited. Advance tickets highly recommended. Please call 617-994-6600 or buy online by going here: http://shop.historicnewengland.org/EUS-PARTY-1-10928/