The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA) announced that its original documentary Chatsworth Through Time is scheduled for release on public television stations across the United States in August 2026. The program explores the history, architecture, landscape, and artworks of Chatsworth, one of the most well-known estates in Great Britain, located in the Peak District National Park and home to the Devonshire family for 500 years.
Over the centuries, the Dukes and Duchesses of Devonshire have renovated and expanded the house to reflect new political developments, social realities, and changing styles. Chatsworth Through Time examines this evolution, starting from the Tudor Period and progressing through five hundred years of history to the 21st century. Hosted by Chatsworth's senior curators, the documentary culminates in an extended interview with the current Duke and Duchess of Devonshire.
Produced by the ICAA, the program features unparalleled access to an extraordinary collection of historically significant architecture, fine craftsmanship, and rare artworks accumulated over seventeen generations. "It was an honor at the ICAA to work with the Chatsworth House Trust, providing a unique opportunity to thoroughly explore the story of a house rich in architectural and artistic history," said ICAA president Peter Lyden. "By opening the house's archives and hearing directly from the Duke of Devonshire, Chatsworth Through Time provides unprecedented insight into the legendary estate."
The documentary will be distributed by American Public Television (APT), a leading syndicator of high-quality programming to public television stations. APT's catalog includes prominent documentaries, performance, dramas, and how-to programs, making this a fitting addition to its lineup. Viewers can check local listings for broadcast times on their public television stations.
Chatsworth, a Grade I listed house and stables, includes a 105-acre garden, a 1,822-acre park, a farmyard, and one of Europe's most significant private art collections. The Chatsworth House Trust, a registered charity, is dedicated to preserving the house, collections, garden, and parkland for everyone. Visitor income funds essential conservation and an ambitious program of exhibitions, events, learning, and community outreach. Every penny generated by ticket sales and membership is reinvested into the charity to make this possible.
The ICAA, a nonprofit membership organization, aims to advance the appreciation and practice of the principles of traditional architecture and its allied arts. It offers classes, travel, lectures, awards, and conferences, and publishes an academic journal called the Classicist, a book series called the Classical America Series in Art and Architecture, and an original documentary film series, Design in Mind. The ICAA's biweekly content series, World of Classicism, offers articles, short films, online courses and lectures, and an original podcast series.
For more information about the documentary and the ICAA, visit classicist.org. To learn more about Chatsworth, visit chatsworth.org.
