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This Week at The Huntington
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Chinese Garden Expansion Opens Oct. 9
Beginning Oct. 9, visitors will be able to stroll through the new areas of the expanded Chinese Garden that include winding pathways, intricate courtyards, and a stargazing tower. Now 15 acres, Liu Fang Yuan is one of the largest classical-style Chinese gardens in the world. Tickets to visit available Tuesday, Oct. 6  More Â
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Tickets for Sept. 23–Oct. 5 Available Sept. 22
Tickets for Sept. 23–Oct. 5 will be available Tuesday, Sept. 22, at noon. Remember new safety protocols are in place to keep everyone safe when visiting. Tickets/Plan your visit
*Please note The Huntington is closed Tuesdays
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Solidarity with the Mount Wilson Observatory
In 1904, more than a half-century before the creation of NASA, George Ellery Hale (1868–1938), a solar astronomer and astrophysicist, founded the Mount Wilson Observatory.  More
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Confederate Infamy
Wed., Sept. 23, 7:30–8:30 p.m.
Robert Bonner, professor of history at Dartmouth College, probes the deep history of the images, words, and ships that cast odium on the slaveholders’ rebellion of the 1860s. Free
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Archiving Olive View: 100 Years of Public Health in Los Angeles
Thurs., Sept. 24, 12 p.m.
Join us for an exploration of the Olive View Tuberculosis Sanitarium’s historical archive with USC Libraries Southern California studies specialist Suzzane Noruschat and ICW Director William Deverell, that includes a timely discussion about how this archive is critical to understanding disease, community, and public health in Southern California. Free
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Carnegie Lecture – Hubble’s Troublesome Constant
Mon., Oct. 5, 4–5 p.m.
Chris Burns, research associate at the Carnegie Observatories, discusses the history of Edwin Hubble’s Constant, a type of unit that measures the expansion of the universe, and how astronomers are trying to pin down its precise value. Free
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The Pleasures of Chinese Gardens
Thurs., Oct. 8, 4 p.m.
Phillip E. Bloom, June and Simon K.C. Li Curator of the Chinese Garden and Director of the Center for East Asian Garden Studies, examines a selection of gardens from Song-dynasty (960–1279) China that explicitly thematized both the sensual and intellectual pleasures of gardening. Free
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Virtual Screening – Fragrant Rhythms: The Seasons of Liu Fang Yuan
Sun., Oct. 11, 4–5:30 p.m.
Tang Qingnian, the 2019 Cheng Family Visiting Artist at The Huntington, screens the video artwork that has been the focus of his yearlong residency. Free
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Waves of Calamity: Race, Water, and Power in the Evolution of Slavery’s Memory
Wed., Oct. 14, 5–6 p.m.
Sowande’ Mustakeem reconstructs the significance of water and power in how slavery is remembered, exploring the roles of bondpeople, sailors, and slave ship surgeons during the centuries of racial calamity at sea. Free
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The Past in the Present: America’s Founding and Us
Sat., Oct. 17, 4–5 p.m.
Professor Annette Gordon-Reed discusses how Americans today deal with problematic historical figures such as Thomas Jefferson and George Washington, in the inaugural lecture for the Shapiro Center for American History and Culture at The Huntington. Free
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The Past and Future of The Huntington’s Asian Gardens
Thurs., Oct. 29, 4 p.m.
James Folsom, Marge and Sherm Telleen/Marion and Earle Jorgensen Director of the Botanical Gardens, recounts the physical and intellectual origins of Liu Fang Yuan, reminding us of the many people, ideas, and activities that brought this garden and endeavor to its current state. Free
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Succulent Plants Symposium
Four brief presentations by botanical staff provide updates about the collections, discuss recent construction in the garden, and take a look at ongoing efforts to document and archive the desert collections. Watch
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Dove Shadow Puppets
Today is International Day of Peace! Doves have been a symbol for peace and love in many different cultures over thousands of years. In celebration, we’re sharing how to make your own dove shadow puppet. Learn How
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Story Time: How Do You Dance? with John Villareal
Thyra Heder’s How Do You Dance? teaches listeners about all the different ways that we can move our bodies and find joy in dance, whether we’re dancing together or by ourselves. Watch
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Face Coverings and Matching Scarves
Be safe and stylish with a Tiffany silk scarf and matching face covering! from the Huntington Store. Your purchase supports The Huntington’s mission of enrichment, education and stewardship for generations to come.  Shop Â
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Give the Gift of Membership
Our Gift Memberships are delivered digitally via email. Membership term does not begin until activated by the recipient. Gift Memberships start at $159 and current Members receive 10% off. Enter code: GIFTMEM at checkout. Purchase
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