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Library Open House: Literature
Pay a holiday visit to see some of the literary works that inspired this year’s Yuletide tour in the house. Free. Drop-in program.
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Cover to Cover, Naturally! A Nature Lover’s Book Club
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 Beyond…
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Discover the Story Behind the Toy Train Display
Members of the Standard Gauge Module Association will share how this captivating toy train setup came to life—from sourcing the trains and accessories to building the display table and scenic…
Inside Winterthur: The Library
Exclusively for Members! Join us for a series of Members-only events looking behind the scenes during our seasonal closure. Go “Inside Winterthur” with our staff and learn about what it…
Inside Winterthur: Collections and Curatorial
Exclusively for Members! Join us for a series of Members-only events looking behind the scenes during our seasonal closure. Go “Inside Winterthur” with our staff and learn about what it…
Inside Winterthur: Conservation
Exclusively for Members! Join us for a series of Members-only events looking behind the scenes during our seasonal closure. Go “Inside Winterthur” with our staff and learn about what it…
Inside Winterthur: The Garden
Exclusively for Members! Join us for a series of Members-only events looking behind the scenes during our seasonal closure. Go “Inside Winterthur” with our staff and learn about what it…
Curator Talk: #AllinFortheSemiquin
Join Eleanor Shippen, curator of the library exhibit #AllinFortheSemiquin, to learn about postcards as objects and how they help commemorate American anniversaries. Register now.
Chocolate: From Sacred Food to Modern Treat
Explore the cultural evolution of chocolate across continents and centuries with chocolate sommelier Estelle Tracy. Featuring historical recipes and images from the collection, this illustrated talk celebrates the country’s 250th…
Off the Shelf: Finding American Founders in the Winterthur Library
The Winterthur Library is a treasure trove of documents related to iconic and lesser-known American founders, from John Hancock’s autograph and Abigail Adams’ letters to records of local leaders and…
Ruth Wales du Pont Collegiate Composition Competition
Join the American Pops Orchestra for the premiere of original works by the finalists in the orchestra’s competition. Each composition is inspired by Winterthur’s collections, garden, and history. The competition…
Garden & Estate Insider: Daffodils of Winterthur
Learn about the history, care, and future plans of the dazzling daffodil collection at Winterthur with Lori Shnick, associate curator, plant records and GIS, and Emily Perry, plant curatorial and…