Join us for an engaging conversation and exposé illuminating the connections between America and Britain’s finest country houses as revealed in the new book A British Country House Alphabet, Volume 1, by architectural historian Curt DiCamillo.  

Did you know that Golden Retrievers were first bred at Guisachan House in Scotland? That Ian Fleming was a frequent guest at Charborough Park, and George Eliot was born on the Arbury Estate? Curator of Special Collections and beloved leader of celebrated American Ancestors Heritage Tours, Curt DiCamillo will highlight just some of the American connections found within his new book A British Country House Alphabet: A Historical & Pictorial Journey, Volume 1. Special for American Inspiration audiences, he will focus on snippets of history and literary facts that bring to life these remarkable English, Scottish, and Welsh homes. DiCamillo will show how each country house was a stage and backdrop for beguiling and often humorous stories. Following his delightful, illustrated presentation, he’ll converse with series producer Margaret Talcott and answer your questions. Join the American Ancestors “family” for this book talk and fun holiday gathering.

Curt DiCamillo is an internationally recognized authority on English country houses and the decorative arts. He has written, lectured, and taught in the U.S. and abroad on British history and architecture. He leads exclusive tours to Britain, Europe, and the United States on art, architecture, and history. Curt joined American Ancestors in 2016 as its first Curator of Special Collections and the leader of its Heritage Tour program; he previously worked for The National Trust for Scotland Foundation USA and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.