The Azaleas of Winterthur: A Study in Color
Virtual lecture Learn the history of Azalea Woods from Linda Eirhart, director of horticulture and senior curator of plants, who takes you from its origin—H. F. du Pont’s purchase in…
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Autumn Authors Lectures
Join us for these fascinating lectures. Included with admission. Free for Winterthur and DMNH members. Our Honored Dead: The Evolution of the American Funeral, October 16 The cascade of events…
Drive-in Movie Weekend
Pile your friends and family in the car and take in a fun film under the night sky. All films rated PG. Gates open at 5 pm, movie starts at…
Wonderful Wednesdays
Spend an evening enjoying the holidays at Winterthur and linger longer, as we’ll be open until 9:00 pm on Wednesdays in December. Tour the decorated mansion, toast marshmallows by the…
Transform Winterthur with Us
Celebrate opening day by meeting the artists and curators behind Transformations, our first contemporary exhibition; Upcycled!, a community-driven exhibition; and Bearing Witness, which considers our collection through new lenses. Hear…
A Love of Azaleas: A Visual History of Azaleas in the Winterthur Garden Virtual Lecture
In 1962, Henry Francis du Pont wrote, “The longer I grow azaleas, the more I realize how beautiful they are when grouped in harmonious colors and contrast.” Join Linda Eirhart,…
Etiquette Lecture & Luncheon
How To Make a Great First Impression in Eight Seconds Join Gail Madison, director of the Madison School of Etiquette and Protocol and trained at the Protocol School of Washington,…
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Needlework Conference
The Needle’s I: Stitching Identity October 6–7, 2022 Needleworkers have always used needle and thread to tell stories of family, memory, and tradition as they stitched samplers or clothing.…
A Conversation With Winterthur’s Former and Current Estate Historians
Join us for a talk with our new Estate Historian Carrie Greif and our former Estate Historian Jeff Groff. Learn about interesting and little-known aspects of Winterthur and hear about…
Opening Night Party—Delaware Antiques Show
Celebrate the opening of the Delaware Antiques Show with cocktails and exclusive early shopping! Sponsor: $250 per person (includes admission at 5:00 pm) Patron: $175 per person (includes admission at 6:00 pm)…
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A Walk to Pyles Ford Road
Exclusively for Members! Join one of our garden specialists on a guided walk highlighting a particular route on the estate. Be sure to dress for the weather and wear walking…