The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA) announced that its original documentary, Chatsworth Through Time, will be released on public television stations across the United States in August 2026. The film explores the history, architecture, landscape, and artworks of Chatsworth, one of Great Britain's most renowned estates located in the Peak District National Park and home to the Devonshire family for 500 years.
Hosted by Chatsworth's senior curators, the program traces the estate's evolution from the Tudor Period through the 21st century, culminating in an extended interview with the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. The documentary provides 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 is part of the ICAA's Design in Mind film series. The institute, a nonprofit membership organization, aims to advance appreciation and practice of traditional architecture and its allied arts. Its programs include classes, travel, lectures, awards, and conferences, as well as publications like the academic journal The Classicist and the Classical America Series in Art and Architecture.
Chatsworth, a Grade I listed house and stables, includes a 105-acre garden, a 1,822-acre park, a farmyard and adventure playground, and one of Europe's most significant private art collections. The estate is a registered charity managed by the Chatsworth House Trust, which focuses on conservation, exhibitions, events, learning, and community outreach. Visitor income funds these efforts, ensuring the preservation of the house, collections, garden, and parkland for future generations.
The documentary will be distributed by American Public Television (APT), a leading syndicator of high-quality programming to public television stations nationwide. APT's catalog includes popular series such as America's Test Kitchen, Rick Steves' Europe, and Samantha Brown's Places to Love. Connecticut Public Television (CPTV) is among the stations that will air the program, as Connecticut Public serves more than 1.2 million people weekly through its television and radio platforms.
For more information about Chatsworth and its offerings, visit www.chatsworth.org. Details about the ICAA and its programs are available at their website. The broadcast schedule for Chatsworth Through Time will be announced closer to the release date.
