Join The Twigs for an Unforgettable Afternoon Celebrating America’s First Ladies!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 30th as Twig proudly hosts an inspiring presentation by the accomplished historian Nancy Kegan Smith, co-author of the fascinating new book on America’s First Ladies and their lasting influence on our nation’s history. Nancy is no stranger to the Twig—she and her husband, Danny, graciously opened their beautiful home for the 2022 Historic Homes Tour, showing their unwavering support for our community!

Why You Won’t Want to Miss This:
– Hear Nancy’s captivating insights on the powerful legacies of America’s First Ladies, bringing history to life with stories that have shaped our nation.
– Take home a special keepsake: a signed copy of this remarkable book, Remember the First Ladies: Legacies of America’s History-Making Women, by all three authors.
– Mingle and enjoy delicious refreshments with fellow history enthusiasts at the beautiful Lyceum.
– Explore the Lyceum’s historic exhibits after the presentation and immerse yourself in America’s past.

Tickets are $50 and additional books are available for purchase for $25 on the Twig website, please go to Calendar or click here.

Where: The Lyceum, 201 South Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314
When: November 30th, starting at 3:00 PM

Come celebrate the extraordinary women who helped shape our nation with us!

We have two lovely wedding gowns for sale right now!  Please go to the Thrift Shop page on this website for details!

Landmark Groundbreaking Ceremony

82nd Annual Homes Tour Breaks Record

The most frequent question asked?  “Which was your favorite house?”  The most common answer, “I can’t choose just one!”  The 82nd was successful by any standard.  There were 1200 tickets sold, a new record, and counted guests who visited the six homes were around 900!  The Homes Tour experience was superb this year.  There was something for everyone, from the “Lafayette House,”  to a home chock-a-block with NYC memorabilia, an exotic mask collection, and little rubber duckies everywhere, to homes that were resurrected from the dead and reimagined in modern ways that respected their colonial past.  Every home had a space in which you could imagine yourself sipping coffee, or a cocktail, and losing yourself in your favorite pastime.

Kudos to Amy Fernandez, Lillian Siegel and the entire Homes Tour Committee for a job well done.

Twig Thrift Shop Opens To A Waiting Crowd

 It was a beautiful day and the excitement level was high.  As one of our customers opined, “It’s been a long dry spell!”  They were lined up all the way to the Hen Quarter seating area.  Some had been there since 8 AM!  As the door opened they peacefully filed into the shop.  Let the games begin! The opening day team was ready to work and their efforts paid off!

IAH Open House!

Many thanks to the Twigs who participated in last week’s IAH Summer Open House.  Jennifer Kilmer shared that Twig had a great turnout for the detailed briefing on the structure of the Inova Health System and the process change when Dr. Jones took over as CEO.  He spearheaded the development of the regional strategy, which contributed to the IAH Oakville care site design and approach to serving the community.   In her remarks, Dr Bansal noted the close connection between the hospital and community partners, including the longtime support of The Twig.