This is the first event in the Determined Women Dinnertime Documentaries series.

Enjoy spring evenings at Hillwood with documentaries that highlight a variety of determined women from throughout history! Tour Hillwood’s mansion, gardens, greenhouse, special exhibition Determined Women: Collectors, Artists, and Designers at Hillwood, eat a delicious meal at Merriweather Café, and enjoy a film. This evening’s featured documentary is A Ballerina’s Tale, directed by Nelson George. 

Reservations are required for a seated dinner at the Merriweather Cafe between 5:30 and 7 p.m. Make a reservation by calling Visitor Services at 202.686.5807 or emailing info@hillwoodmuseum.org.

TIMELINE

5:30-7:30pm | Explore Hillwood  

• Enjoy Hillwood’s mansion, gardens, greenhouse, and Determined Women: Collectors, Artists, and Designers at Hillwood
• Find the perfect memento from your visit at the museum shop
• Enjoy dinner at the Merriweather Café or Merriweather To Go  

7:30-9pm | Film Screening  

• Seating for the film is first-come first-serve in the visitor center theater, Dina Merrill Pavilion, CW Post, and Merriweather Room B 

ABOUT THE FILM 

A Ballerina’s Tale documents the life of ballerina Misty Copeland. This film highlights her early ballet days, through the development of her career and the recovery from a serious injury, all while bringing awareness to the lack of women of color at major ballet companies.