Circles of Thought
Permanent Collections
Letters and portraits of teachers, reformers, and friends.
Here gather the voices that filled Eliza’s parlor: women and men who believed learning could heal the world. Through their correspondence and portraits, a movement takes shape — one of courage, wit, and moral imagination.
Other Collections & Exhibits
Other Collections & Exhibits
09/12/2025 - 03/02/2026
Echoes of the Pen: Writers in Residence
Engage with contemporary writers creating new works in residence and participate in readings, workshops, and interactive writing activities.
09/12/2025 - 03/02/2026
Threads of Thought: Quilts & Philosophies
Discover stories and philosophical ideas woven into quilts and textile art, with opportunities to contribute your own design.
09/12/2025 - 03/02/2026
Reflections in the Mirror Pond
Explore identity and memory through the reflective surface of the garden pond, paired with poetry and spoken-word performances.
09/12/2025 - 03/02/2026
Echoes of the Pen: Writers in Residence
Engage with contemporary writers creating new works in residence and participate in readings, workshops, and interactive writing activities.
09/12/2025 - 03/02/2026
Threads of Thought: Quilts & Philosophies
Discover stories and philosophical ideas woven into quilts and textile art, with opportunities to contribute your own design.
09/12/2025 - 03/02/2026
Reflections in the Mirror Pond
Explore identity and memory through the reflective surface of the garden pond, paired with poetry and spoken-word performances.
27/10/2019 - 01/02/2020
Whispers Through the Wisteria
Experience the ghostly legends, folktales, and oral histories that bring the Carter House gardens to life.
09/12/2025 - 03/02/2026
Echoes of the Pen: Writers in Residence
Engage with contemporary writers creating new works in residence and participate in readings, workshops, and interactive writing activities.
09/12/2025 - 03/02/2026
Threads of Thought: Quilts & Philosophies
Discover stories and philosophical ideas woven into quilts and textile art, with opportunities to contribute your own design.
09/12/2025 - 03/02/2026
Reflections in the Mirror Pond
Explore identity and memory through the reflective surface of the garden pond, paired with poetry and spoken-word performances.
27/10/2019 - 01/02/2020
Whispers Through the Wisteria
Experience the ghostly legends, folktales, and oral histories that bring the Carter House gardens to life.