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In Conversation with Stan Lai

Sun., Sept. 16, 2018

Chinese theater-maker Stan Lai (Lai Sheng-chuan 賴聲川) discusses the origins and evolution of Nightwalk in the Chinese Garden, his new, site-specific production for The Huntington. The play is the culmination of Lai’s residency at The Huntington as the 2018 Cheng Family Visiting Artist and is developed and produced by the CalArts Center for New Performance.

Videos and Recorded Programs

Turning Points in the Civil War

Sat., Sept. 15, 2018

The Civil War witnessed a number of critical turning points. Major battles, the Emancipation Proclamation, the election of 1864, and the New York City draft riots represent the kinds of military, political, and social events that could signal a profound shift in the conflict’s direction or momentum. Speakers address the range, and potential for disagreement, inherent in any search for historical turning points.

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Turning Points in the Civil War

Wed., Sept. 12, 2018 | Joan Waugh, Gary W. Gallagher

The American Civil War witnessed dramatic shifts of momentum. As armies contended for supremacy on the battlefield, their successes and failures profoundly shaped politics and civilian morale on the home fronts.

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News Release - The Huntington Announces a Year-Long Centennial Celebration to Begin in Fall of 2019

Thu., Sept. 6, 2018

The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens announced today plans to mark its centennial with a year-long series of exhibitions and programs celebrating the impact of the research and educational institution's incomparable collections

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Abundant Harvest

Wed., Sept. 5, 2018 | Lisa Blackburn

A generous bequest from Long Beach art collector Victor Gail (1929–2014) has greatly enhanced The Huntington's American decorative arts collection while underwriting its care and interpretation...

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Sustainable Luxury

Wed., Aug. 29, 2018 | Alice Klose

Have you ever wondered how design patterns are invented and how the manufacturing process of design objects works?

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Recent Lectures: April 17–August 16, 2018

Wed., Aug. 22, 2018 | Kevin Durkin

Home to gorgeous gardens, spectacular art, and stunning rare books and manuscripts, The Huntington also offers an impressive slate of lectures and conferences on topics and themes related to its collections. Featured are audio recordings of five recent lectures and conversations.

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News Release - The Huntington Names Christina Nielsen as New Director of the Art Collections

Thu., Aug. 16, 2018

The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens has appointed Christina Nielsen as the Hannah and Russel Kully Director of the Art Collections, Karen R. Lawrence, The Huntington's incoming president announced today.