Edlavitch Lecture Series
The Edlavitch Lecture Series was created to bring high-profile lectures to the Norton each year, featuring speakers such as artists, cultural leaders, architects, designers, and art historians, among others.
Governing a Symbol: The Challenges of Managing the Palace of Versailles in the 21st Century
Friday, January 9 / 6PM-7PM
Christophe Leribault, President of the Palace of Versailles, will examine how Versailles operates simultaneously as a historic site and a potent cultural symbol whose significance continues to evolve. He will address the central tension between preserving a museum that safeguards more than 400 years of history and adapting the estate to contemporary needs — accommodating massive global tourism, expanding digital access, improving sustainability and accessibility, and supporting its role as a stage for major political and cultural events.
Space is limited; online registration required.
Cost: Museum Admission/Members FREE
Stiller Auditorium
Support for this program was provided by the Edlavitch Lecture Series Endowment.