It’s Official: We have a GHOST in The Manor

From beanies to hoodies to iPhone cases - over 30 Mapperton branded products!

A new exhibition offers a glimpse into the captivating world of Alberta Sturges Montagu, the 9th Countess of Sandwich, and an American Heiress from the renowned era known as The Gilded Age.

Curated by Mapperton’s very own American Viscountess, Julie Montagu, the "American Heiress" collection is comprised of more than 10,000 previously unseen letters exchanged between Alberta (Sturges) Montagu and her family, as well as the peerage at large.

Dating from 1888 to 1951, these letters constitute the largest unpublished private collection of correspondence from the period. They offer a remarkable glimpse into the life of a "dollar bride" during the Gilded Age, shedding light on both triumphs and struggles.

The exhibition takes innovation to the next level by introducing Alberta AI, a ground-breaking creation that brings her story to life like never before.

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We look forward to welcoming you to Mapperton soon! 🤗

Warm regards,
Luke & Julie
Viscount and Viscountess Hinchingbrooke 👑👑

[Dexdog]

This is how I see you and Luke - you are the keeper of the past and Luke is the keeper of the future.

[graphicsguy]

Julie, I love your abundance of energy and how you've focused it so well on the history of the Montagu family and Mapperton. You have taken your role as mistress of Mapperton on with such zeal... such a pleasure watching you shine in this role.

[kerrybrinnick]

I’m convinced the so-called sped-up portions of this video are the actual speed at which Julie works. The remainder of the video is slowed down so the rest of us can watch without getting dizzy. 😉

[Adri-ojyt]

Julie is a breath of fresh air. She's super interested in the history of their home.

[patriciablanton]

Can hardly wait to see you add your dissertation to the archives. It will be an outstanding addition to all of the wonderful treasures that are already there.

[emilee]

Ask the nice lady from Northumberland if she has a book of her mother's recipes. If she prepared all the items in the Stillwater, she probably has the original Hitchingbrook recipes. What a treasure trove that would be for you!!!

[Shibalvr]

Wow! A picture of Maui @13:44 and Hawaii Islands where I live! Good job. 😮😮😮😮❤❤❤❤

[Annie-exge]

As a stillroom maid, she would have aquired so much useful knowledge! Absolutely great ❤

[hilaryholt]

A fascinating episode…how amazing to receive the photos and letters about the footman and still maid from Hinchingbrooke to add to your Alberta archive! I absolutely love the portrait of Paulina Peyps!

[AnnePiccoli]

Julie, you are so amazing! The Montagu family is so lucky to have you as one of their own. Your tireless work to preserve the memories of this family will survive for generations. I wish I had your energy! Brava!

[karenmorrison]

Wow the Fourth Earl of Sandwhich may of sponsored Captin Cook when he discovered our wee country New Zealand? The Georgian dresses embroidery are exquisite. No wonder they wore day dress, keeping those others for special occasions. Awsume Julie.

[janetjones]

I look forward to you publishing your dissertation in the future so that we can enjoy reading it. You are doing a marvelous work. Blessings from New York!

[bettytrembly]

Julie you are a treasure to your family. Your dedication to preserving family heirlooms is amazing.

[lorrie]

How wonderful to have a way to honor those that worked at Mapperton!

[janinepeckham]

Love your organizational skills—you are a lot like me! The placement of the paintings organized by family members will actually make it easier for tour guides I’m sure.

[Chez__Kristina]

Dream collab Julie and Bernadette working recreating some of these beautiful clothes for display so the originals can be preserved while the public can still see their magnificent effect 🙂

[Maca]

July: opens the door
the door: not today *swings away middle doorknob up*

it's all so nice and exciting: putting up the paintings, the dresses being checked, the dissertation...yeeey!!! even the intermediate italian. go Julie!!

[samanthab]

That scary portrait reminds me you should hold Haunted Weekends during Oct. 🎃👻

[MeanMonkeyIslandConstanceElls]

That was cute! She got a happier vibe when you put her by the window.

[christinemarotta]

I used babble to learn French! Surprised my husband when we went home, France, to see our kids took him 2 hours to realize I had been speaking French ! I also babble to brush up on my classroom German and Spanish.