Yuletide at Winterthur

November 18, 2017–January 7, 2018

During Yuletide at Winterthur, tour Henry Francis du Pont’s former home decorated with sparkling holiday displays, including the famous majestic dried-flower tree and a royally inspired tree display.

Revel in the beauty and warmth of the holidays as we explore treasures of Christmases past with displays of holiday traditions from the 1800s to the early 20th century, including displays of: the earliest types of colorful lights decorating house exteriors; a full-room scene of Clement Moore’s Christmas classic A Visit from St. Nicolas; the du Pont family holiday celebrations; and the evolution of Christmas trees over the decades from the 1880s to 1960s.

In celebration of the exhibit Royal Splendor: The Coronation Gown from The Crown, which showcases the magnificent coronation gown worn on the popular Netflix series The Crown, the Yuletide Tour will re-create trees enjoyed by Queen Victoria’s family at Windsor Castle, inspired by a painting depicting the queen’s celebration in 1851.

Don’t miss what has become a visitor favorite—the 18-room dollhouse mansion created by designer and philanthropist Nancy McDaniel over a period of 30 years. It features amazing intricate details in each room and is even decorated for the holidays! In addition, two of Winterthur’s own iconic rooms designed by H. F. du Pont will be on display in miniature form—the Cecil Bedroom and the Queen Anne Dining Room. These rooms were created by the renowned miniature artists Eugene J. Kupjack.

While you’re here, enjoy fun and festivities at jazz and wine events, special concerts, lectures, and performances. Experience a breathtaking blend of beauty, history, and tradition.

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Photo credits: Carlos Alejandro; Courtesy, Winterthur.