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Special exhibits introduce visitors to new research, artifacts, photographs, and documents. Brucemore’s collection of family belongings serves as the foundation, while materials on loan from other institutions broaden the scope of the exhibits. Universal themes, such as childhood, work, and recreation, relate to Brucemore as well as the experiences of others from the time period and visitors today.
Exhibits share the stories of the Brucemore families, their employees, and others who have been touched by the estate.
“Help Wanted: Working at Brucemore, 1907 – 1937” placed the experiences of the Douglases and their servants into national contexts of the time period.
“Through the Eyes of Children: Growing Up During the Early 1900s” addressed the experiences of the three Douglas girls and their peers.
“A Home in History: Brucemore 1884 – 2000” explored changes to the estate’s built environment.
“Industry Booms: Fortune and Misfortune for Douglas & Company” looked at the company’s success and a tragic explosion that occurred in 1919.
“Keeping the History, Welcoming the Future” documented Brucemore’s more recent history as a National Trust Historic Site and community cultural center.
"Building a Community One Brick at a Time" celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Hall-Perrine Foundation.
Future exhibits will continue to demonstrate Brucemore’s connection to the world beyond the estate’s gates. The News page provides information on current and upcoming exhibits.
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