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  • The benefits of owning hickory chairs.

Old Hickory

President, Rocco Liott

  • The feeling and charm of rustic furniture.
  • What to look for when purchasing rustic furniture.

Old Hickory

President, Rocco Liott

  • Type of decor used in Tudor homes.
  • Common symbols found in Tudor homes.

Stan Hywet Hall

The Director of Collections, Laurie Gilles

  • Main characteristics of tudor architecture.
  • The nickname for tudor houses.
  • Why tudor homes were popular in America.

Stan Hywet Hall

Director of Historic Structures, Mark Gilles

  • Architectural characteristics of prairie style homes.
  • Common materials used to build prairie style homes.
  • Colors found in prairie style homes.

The Robie House

Director of Restoration, Karen Sweeney

  • A brief story of the Robie house.
  • Why the Robie house is considered one of the 10 most significant structures of the 20th century.
  • Oddities of the house's construction.

The Robie House

Director of Restoration, Karen Sweeney

  • A look at the beginning of Wright's career in architecture.

Frank Lloyd Wright's Original Home and Studio

Lauren Finch

  • Shaker pegs.
  • Shaker oval boxes.
  • Shaker chairs.

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Education Manager, Susan Hughes

  • Why the Shakers made furniture.
  • Characteristics of Shaker furniture.

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Education Manager, Susan Hughes

  • How the Shaker's belief in simplicity, function and order was reflected in their style.

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Education Manager, Susan Hughes

  • Victorian furniture, wallpaper and other items.
  • Understanding the Victorian kitchen.
  • Classic Victorian colors.

Victorian Wheeling, West Virginia

Interior Designer, Gretchen Figaretti and Victorian Wheeling Landmarks Foundation Manager, Carry Byrum

  • Characteristics of Victorian interiors.
  • Why Victorians meant to impress.
  • Victorians' pride in quality knockoffs.

Victorian Wheeling, West Virginia

Eckhart Owner, Joe Figaretti and Victorian Wheeling Landmarks Foundation Manager, Carry Byrum

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