Winterthur Invitational
Saturdays in May
May 3 - May 31
On Saturdays in May 2008, Winterthur Museum & Country Estate will display a series of magnificent historic automobiles. Step back in time to see the types of vehicles that graced Winterthur in the 1920s, '30s, and '40s. Each Saturday will feature a different thematic display.
Complete List of Autos on Display
Included with all admission tickets, Members free)
Rolls-Royce and Bentley
(List of Autos)
May 3, 2008
Chrysler
(List of Autos)
May 10, 2008
Custom Coachwork
(List of Autos)
May 17, 2008
Vehicles of great American country estates
(List of Autos)
May 24, 2008
Cadillac and LaSalle
(List of Autos)
May 31, 2008
Children's Vegetable Garden
Exclusively for Members!
Registration deadline extended to May 23.
Saturdays, June 14–August 16, 2008
8 am (ages 6–8, 9–11) and 10 am (ages 6–8)
Children of Member families are introduced to vegetable gardening in this 10-week course. They will learn to plan, cultivate, care for, and harvest their own plots as well as form a community garden with staff horticulturists. The children’s gardens will be on display at GardenFair. Sessions are an hour and a half. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All garden tools and seeds will be provided. Free to Members. Call 302.888.4622 for more information or to register. Photo by Catherine Stoner
Taggart-Grycky Flute and Guitar Duo
University of Delaware Faculty Concert
May 25, 3:00 pm
Flutist, Eileen Grycky, and classical guitarist, Christiaan Taggart, make up the Taggart-Grycky Duo, in residence at the University of Delaware. The acclaimed duo will perform Dances in the Madhouse by David Leisner, Three Pieces from the Ballet Gayane by Aram Khachaturian, and Traveling Songs by Robert Maggio, written for the Taggart-Grycky Duo.
$15 Adults; $8 Winterthur Members, seniors, University of Delaware staff & alumni, and Winterthur staff & family of staff; $5 students & children
K is for Kids Story Hour
June 7, 2008
11 a.m.
Enjoy the K is for Kids Story Hours. A volunteer from ReadAloud Delaware will read the Jane Yolen title of the month—plus lots more!—to visitors who gather in the K is for Kids exhibition’s Book Nook.
Included with all admission tickets. Members, free.
Enchanted Summer Day
June 21, 2008
11:00 am-3:00 pm
Celebrate the beginning of summer with your family in Enchanted Woods! Meet Mother Nature, make crafts, and watch the Tatnall School students perform the Maypole Dance. Strolling musicians Danaher and MacCloud provide a lively backdrop.
Included with all admission tickets. Members free. Rain or shine event.
Terrific Tuesdays
Silver and Metals Day
August 5, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
On Tuesdays in August, children will learn about the craftsmen of early America through a variety of activities. Make a craft, visit the Touch-It Room, enjoy storytellers, and more!
Free to Members and children under 2; $6 children 2–11; 1 adult free per child, $15 additional adults; $13 seniors and students.
Terrific Tuesdays
Ceramics Day
August 12, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
On Tuesdays in August, children will learn about the craftsmen of early America through a variety of activities. Make a craft, visit the Touch-It Room, enjoy storytellers, see a pottery wheel demonstration, and more!
Free to Members and children under 2; $6 children 2–11; 1 adult free per child, $15 additional adults; $13 seniors and students.
Terrific Tuesdays
Woodworking Day
August 19, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
On Tuesdays in August, children will learn about the craftsmen of early America through a variety of activities. Make a craft, visit the Touch-It Room, enjoy storytellers, be in a scavenger hunt, and more!
Free to Members and children under 2; $6 children 2–11; 1 adult free per child, $15 additional adults; $13 seniors and students.
Yuletide at Winterthur (Details)
November 22, 2008 - January 4, 2009
Tour H. F. du Pont's mansion decorated for the holidays! Don't miss this wonderful showcase of exquisite rooms. Reservations recommended.
Please check back for more details.
