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Gerald Charles Dickens, the actor and great-great-grandson of Charles Dickens, returns to Winterthur for performances from two of the author’s most haunting readings, “Sikes and Nancy” and “The Tale of Captain Murderer.” Dickens’ recreation of Sikes and Nancy is Victorian theatre at its most dramatic. Throughout the 1860s Charles Dickens gave a series of readings …
Gerald Charles Dickens, the actor and great-great-grandson of Charles Dickens, returns to Winterthur for performances from two of the author’s most haunting readings, “Sikes and Nancy” and “The Tale of Captain Murderer.” Dickens’ recreation of Sikes and Nancy is Victorian theatre at its most dramatic. Throughout the 1860s Charles Dickens gave a series of readings …
Headshot courtesy of John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer Read books with nature in mind, then come together with Delaware Master Naturalists and others in the Brown Center for a casual chat and snack. For this program, read Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Registration required. To register, …
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Members are invited to stop by the library any time between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm to see materials relating to the spooky season up close and chat with the library staff about the collection at this open house celebrating Halloween. Members will receive a special Winterthur bookmark while supplies last. Free. Drop-in program. Register …
Hear chilling stories of people who spent earthly time on the estate. Who were they? Do they still call Winterthur home sweet home? After this guided walk with Tyler Johnson, estate interpreter, stop off at our tailgate in a secret location for lively conversation and tasty treats, including hors d’œuvres and a selection of hard …
We are often told not to write in our books. But for historians, written-in, well-loved books are precious resources that give us a glimpse into how people read and what they valued. Allie Alvis, curator of special collections, will illuminate how worn, marked-up, repaired books communicate through the centuries, with many examples drawn from the …