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Share the joy of reading while cultivating children’s interest in and appreciation for nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. After, your children will enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day's story. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time …
Get a glimpse of the tools and techniques our arborists use when caring for trees in this demonstration to remove branches from trees in a controlled manner with Allison Edmonds, arborist supervisor, and Eric Emery, arborist. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts as they share insights and information …
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Textiles of the past were a whole lot more vibrant and eye-catching than you might expect. Join fellow artists and art lovers and examine surprisingly vibrant primary sources about textiles, including swatch books, weaving drafts, and patterns. This is a casual, drop-in open house to introduce general and specialist audiences to artistic inspiration from the …
Explore the imaginative and interpretive aspects of the essay that inspired Almost Unknown, The Afric-American Picture Gallery exhibition in this four-module virtual course with guest curator Dr. Jonathan Michael Square. “The Afric-American Picture Gallery” was written in 1859 by free black journalist and educator William J. Wilson. The exhibition, on view May 3, 2025–January 4, …
Share the joy of reading while cultivating children’s interest in and appreciation for nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. After, your children will enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day’s story. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time starts …
See storytellers and musicians perform A Celebration of Black Joy, about African American arts and culture, presented by Celebration of Black Joy artists and the Wilmington Ballet, starting at 11:00 am. Plus, explore Almost Unknown, The Afric-American Picture Gallery and take the Almost Unknown: Continue the Journey tour in the house for more about the African …
Explore the imaginative and interpretive aspects of the essay that inspired Almost Unknown, The Afric-American Picture Gallery exhibition in this four-module virtual course with guest curator Dr. Jonathan Michael Square. “The Afric-American Picture Gallery” was written in 1859 by free black journalist and educator William J. Wilson. The exhibition, on view May 3, 2025–January 4, …
Share the joy of reading while cultivating children’s interest in and appreciation for nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. After, your children will enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day’s story. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time starts …
Enjoy a delightful day of family fun in our award-winning children’s garden, including musical entertainment by Silly Joe and Mary Roth, storytelling by Terry Colonna, magician Chris Fabiano, and the Give & Take Jugglers. Throughout the day, children can play the game of Graces, a 19th-century game of skill, and try hoop rolling and ring …
Learn about the quarries, outcrops, and stonework that make up much of the landscape of the estate. Join Tom Stack, estate guide, on a fascinating talk and walk through the natural geological environment of Winterthur. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts as they share insights and information about Winterthur’s …
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Explore the imaginative and interpretive aspects of the essay that inspired Almost Unknown, The Afric-American Picture Gallery exhibition in this four-module virtual course with guest curator Dr. Jonathan Michael Square. “The Afric-American Picture Gallery” was written in 1859 by free black journalist and educator William J. Wilson. The exhibition, on view May 3, 2025–January 4, …
Share the joy of reading while cultivating children’s interest in and appreciation for nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. After, your children will enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day’s story. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time starts …
Read books with nature in mind, then come together with Delaware Master Naturalists and others in the Hawkes Center for a casual chat and snack. For this program, read Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures by Merlin Sheldrake. Bi-monthly. Registration required. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. …
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Meadows provide important habit for all kinds of creatures, so mowing must be carefully planned. Learn about Winterthur’s mowing schedule on a walk with Jim Magee, supervisor of natural lands. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts as they share insights and information about Winterthur’s history, horticulture, or habitats. …
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Explore the imaginative and interpretive aspects of the essay that inspired Almost Unknown, The Afric-American Picture Gallery exhibition in this four-module virtual course with guest curator Dr. Jonathan Michael Square. “The Afric-American Picture Gallery” was written in 1859 by free black journalist and educator William J. Wilson. The exhibition, on view May 3, 2025–January 4, …
Share the joy of reading while cultivating children’s interest in and appreciation for nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. After, your children will enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day’s story. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time starts …
Enjoy crafts, games, and demonstrations inspired by the theme of storytelling, with each week focusing on a different aspect of creative expression. Every Tuesday features a new set of activities and a different guest artist. For ages 3–10. Drop-in program. $5; free for Members and children under age 2. Includes General Admission. July 1–Model Make …
How have authors and illustrators of the past brought the outdoors inside through their books? Explore a selection of the library’s large range of works about the natural world with Sarah Lewis, librarian. After the presentation, you may browse the collections material mentioned during the program. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. Join our …
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Share the joy of reading while cultivating children’s interest in and appreciation for nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. After, your children will enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day’s story. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time starts …