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SUMMARY:Library Open House: Literature
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/library-open-house-literature/
CATEGORIES:Library,Program,Yuletide
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T052913
CREATED:20251015T193151Z
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UID:58993-1765468800-1765474200@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Member-Exclusive Meet and Greet with Gerald Charles Dickens
DESCRIPTION:Members are invited to a special\, exclusive meet and greet with Gerald Charles Dickens before the 6:00 pm performance of A Christmas Carol Live! Enjoy small bites as you meet the actor and great-great-grandson of literary master Charles Dickens. Free and exclusive for Members and up to two Member guests. Space is limited\, reservations required. Request your complimentary meet-and-greet add-on when reserving tickets to the show in advance. Member guest $15; Members free. \nSold out. To be placed on the wait list\, please call the Information & Tours Office at 800.448.3883.
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/member-exclusive-meet-and-greet-with-gerald-charles-dickens-6/
CATEGORIES:Member,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T052913
CREATED:20251008T201704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T141545Z
UID:58521-1764943200-1764946800@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Off the Shelf: Greetings from Winterthur!
DESCRIPTION:Wish you were here! From souvenirs of a family vacation to quick\, casual correspondence\, postcards can tell us how people experienced the world and shared their thoughts\, feelings\, and observations with loved ones. Eleanor Shippen\, Winterthur Program in American Material Culture fellow\, will guide you in an exploration of the library’s colorful collection of postcards\, highlighting the production\, distribution\, and storytelling capabilities of these popular ephemeral objects. Free. Reservations required; limited to 30 participants. \nSold out.
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/off-the-shelf-greetings-from-winterthur/
CATEGORIES:Library,Program,Yuletide
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T052913
CREATED:20251008T181800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T185150Z
UID:58523-1764770400-1764775800@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Winter Workshop: Paper Dolls
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the history of paper dolls and take a creative break while you get cozy with collections and a craft. See some of the library’s thousands of paper dolls—some dating back to the 18th century—and join Ashley Vernon\, Winterthur Program in American Material Culture fellow\, to try your hand at making some of your own using historical materials and methods. $5. Reservations required; limited to 20 participants. \nSold out.
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/winter-workshop-paper-dolls/
CATEGORIES:Library,Program,Yuletide
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T052913
CREATED:20250814T020206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T173502Z
UID:57529-1762351200-1762354800@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Off the Shelf: Women in the Library Collections
DESCRIPTION:The library collections contain a treasure trove of women’s history\, from famed authors like Jane Austen to the little-known shopkeepers who kept detailed ledgers of their sales. Join library staff as they highlight historical items that tell remarkable stories of women in craft\, literature\, business\, and more. Free. Reservations required; limited to 30 participants. \nSold out.
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/off-the-shelf-women-in-the-library-collections/
CATEGORIES:Library,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T052913
CREATED:20250814T014226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T194521Z
UID:56821-1761129000-1761134400@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Garden & Estate Insider: Success with Camellias in Delaware
DESCRIPTION:Camellias are popular garden plants in the South but they can sometimes be tricky to grow in the mid-Atlantic. Ron Simpson\, estate guide\, will share the criteria to successfully grow camellias in Delaware and surrounding areas. Included with admission. Members free. \nRegister now. \nJoin our staff and invited experts as they share insights and information about Winterthur’s history\, horticulture\, or habitats. Activities may include a walk\, talk\, or demonstration and take place every Wednesday\, April–October.  \nOctober 29—Horticulture Highlights of Winterthur
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/garden-estate-insider-success-with-camellias-in-delaware/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T052913
CREATED:20250814T012320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T012320Z
UID:56834-1760619600-1760626800@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Cover to Cover\, Naturally! A Nature Lover's Book Club
DESCRIPTION: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 Why I Wake Early: New Poems by Mary Oliver. Registration required. Included with admission. Members free.  \nRegister now. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/cover-to-cover-naturally-a-nature-lovers-book-club-9/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T052913
CREATED:20250814T011732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T194544Z
UID:56819-1760524200-1760529600@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Garden & Estate Insider: Du Pont and the American Civil War
DESCRIPTION:Learn Civil War history relating to the Brandywine Valley\, drawn from the records of Henry Algernon du Pont\, in a talk by Robert Booker and Tom Stack\, estate guides. Included with admission. Members free. \nRegister now. \nJoin our staff and invited experts as they share insights and information about Winterthur’s history\, horticulture\, or habitats. Activities may include a walk\, talk\, or demonstration and take place every Wednesday\, April–October.  \n \nOctober 22—Success with Camellias in Delaware \nOctober 29—Horticulture Highlights of Winterthur
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/garden-estate-insider-du-pont-and-the-american-civil-war/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T052913
CREATED:20250813T203038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T143254Z
UID:57527-1760450400-1760457600@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Library Open House: Hops and Harvest
DESCRIPTION:See materials from the library’s special collections focused on German and German American art\, brewing\, and autumn. Drop in to learn more about these historical works and enjoy turning pages in them yourself. Free. Drop-in program.
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/library-open-house-hops-and-harvest/
CATEGORIES:Library,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T052913
CREATED:20250815T160110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T173033Z
UID:57590-1760176800-1760198400@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate World Craft Day
DESCRIPTION:Bring your projects and supplies and join other creatives to craft together in the autumn garden and hear from experts will speak about building a business\, seeking grant opportunities\, and more. \n10:15–10:45 am: Who Are You Not To? How to Make the Thing You Love Create the Life You Want \nGet inspired by Sarah Bourne Rafferty\, who transformed her artistic vision into Atwater Designs\, a thriving business inspired by her background in studio art and a master of fine arts in printmaking and book arts. After teaching photography at the Agnes Irwin School\, she launched her brand and has exhibited her work nationally and internationally\, collaborating with Ralph Lauren\, Terrain\, Longwood Gardens\, and Papyrus. Her designs have been featured in Town & Country and Magnolia magazines. Her talk is inspired by the poem “Our Deepest Fear” by Marianne Williamson. \n11:30 am–12:00 pm: Delaware Division of the Arts  \nRoxanne Stanulis\, artist and services program officer with the Delaware Division of the Arts\, will discuss grant options for Delaware artists\, including eligibility requirements\, disciplines in which grants are awarded\, and the online application process. \n1:00–3:00 pm: Emmanuel Aboagye\, 2025 Winterthur Maker-Creator Fellow  \nJoin Emmanuel Aboagye\, Wilmington artist of Ghanaian descent and Winterthur Maker-Creator fellow\, for a hands-on art session where you’ll do the image transfer process he uses in his own work. While the transfers dry\, you’ll keep the creativity flowing with painting\, collage\, and drawing on canvas\, exploring the same playful\, layered process behind his art. Come ready to experiment\, get your hands dirty\, and make something unexpected. Drop in anytime. \nSpecial tours available. Registration required. Included with admission. Members free. \nRegister now. \nPhoto courtesy of Children’s Beach House.
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/celebrate-world-craft-day/
CATEGORIES:Museum,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T052913
CREATED:20250813T180836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T141615Z
UID:57680-1758798000-1758799800@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Story Time in Enchanted Woods
DESCRIPTION: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 promptly at scheduled time and takes place weekly\, April–October. \nSeptember 4—Secrets of the Vegetable Garden by Carron Brown \nSeptember 11—Loblolly\, Loblolly\, You’re So Tall by Mommy Moo Moo \nSeptember 18—I Wonder Who Lives in That Tree by Scott Bryan \nSeptember 25—Itty Bitty Friends by Elizabeth McPike \nPhoto by Rob Cardillo.
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/story-time-in-enchanted-woods-20-2/2025-09-25/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Kids & Families,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T052913
CREATED:20250813T180836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T141615Z
UID:57679-1758193200-1758195000@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Story Time in Enchanted Woods
DESCRIPTION: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 promptly at scheduled time and takes place weekly\, April–October. \nSeptember 4—Secrets of the Vegetable Garden by Carron Brown \nSeptember 11—Loblolly\, Loblolly\, You’re So Tall by Mommy Moo Moo \nSeptember 18—I Wonder Who Lives in That Tree by Scott Bryan \nSeptember 25—Itty Bitty Friends by Elizabeth McPike \nPhoto by Rob Cardillo.
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/story-time-in-enchanted-woods-20-2/2025-09-18/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Kids & Families,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T052913
CREATED:20250721T191127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T194846Z
UID:56804-1758105000-1758110400@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Garden & Estate Insider: Architecture of Winterthur
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an illustrated talk about the evolution of Winterthur from a 19th-century home into today’s modern day museum using images from the archives with Jennifer Vess\, archivist.  After the talk\, you’ll take a stroll around the museum’s exterior to connect the historical records with the building that we know today. Included with admission. Members free. \nRegister now. \nJoin our staff and invited experts as they share insights and information about Winterthur’s history\, horticulture\, or habitats. Activities may include a walk\, talk\, or demonstration and take place every Wednesday\, April–October.  \nSeptember 24—Meadow Winter Prep \nOctober 1—Browns Woods and Meadow History Walk \nOctober 8—Plants of Oak Hill \nOctober 15—Du Pont and the American Civil War \nOctober 22—Success with Camellias in Delaware \nOctober 29—Horticulture Highlights of Winterthur
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/garden-estate-insider-architecture-of-winterthur/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T052913
CREATED:20250815T162022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T193243Z
UID:57599-1757692800-1757696400@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Member-Exclusive Meet and Greet with Gerald Charles Dickens
DESCRIPTION:Members are invited to a special\, exclusive meet and greet with Gerald Charles Dickens before the 6:00 pm performance of The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby. Free and exclusive for Members and up to two Member guests. Space is limited\, reservations required. Request your complimentary meet-and-greet add-on when reserving tickets to the show in advance. Member guest $15; Members free. \nRegister now. \nThis event is part of Member Appreciation Week\, September 8–13. Join us for these other exciting events. \nSeptember 9—Member Guided Bloom Report \nSeptember 10—Collection Inspired Craft \nSeptember 11—Library Open House \nSeptember 13—“A Winterthur Story” lecture
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/member-exclusive-meet-and-greet-with-gerald-charles-dickens-5/
CATEGORIES:Member,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T052913
CREATED:20250814T202737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T192432Z
UID:57687-1757588400-1757599200@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Library Open House
DESCRIPTION:Members are invited to stop by the library any time between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm to see interesting materials selected by Allie Alvis\, special collections librarian\, and chat with the library staff about the collection. Members will receive a special Winterthur bookmark while supplies last. Free. Drop-in program. \nThis event is part of Member Appreciation Week\, September 8–13. Join us for these other exciting events. \nSeptember 9—Member Guided Bloom Report \nSeptember 10—Collection Inspired Craft \nSeptember 12—Meet and Greet with Gerald Charles Dickens\, prior to his live performance of The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby \nSeptember 13—“A Winterthur Story” lecture
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/library-open-house/
CATEGORIES:Library,Member,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T052913
CREATED:20250813T180836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T141614Z
UID:57678-1757588400-1757590200@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Story Time in Enchanted Woods
DESCRIPTION: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 promptly at scheduled time and takes place weekly\, April–October. \nSeptember 4—Secrets of the Vegetable Garden by Carron Brown \nSeptember 11—Loblolly\, Loblolly\, You’re So Tall by Mommy Moo Moo \nSeptember 18—I Wonder Who Lives in That Tree by Scott Bryan \nSeptember 25—Itty Bitty Friends by Elizabeth McPike \nPhoto by Rob Cardillo.
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/story-time-in-enchanted-woods-20-2/2025-09-11/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Kids & Families,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T052913
CREATED:20250813T184106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T194340Z
UID:56794-1757500200-1757505600@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Garden & Estate Insider: The Greenhouse Food and Cutting Garden
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the history of the greenhouse\, how to plan a food/cutting garden\, and more with Natasha Vardas\, horticulturist. Included with admission. Members free. \nRegister now. \nJoin our staff and invited experts as they share insights and information about Winterthur’s history\, horticulture\, or habitats. Activities may include a walk\, talk\, or demonstration and take place every Wednesday\, April–October.  \nSeptember 17—Architecture of Winterthur \nSeptember 24—Meadow Winter Prep \nOctober 1—Browns Woods and Meadow History Walk \nOctober 8—Plants of Oak Hill \nOctober 15—Du Pont and the American Civil War \nOctober 22—Success with Camellias in Delaware \nOctober 29—Horticulture Highlights of Winterthur
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/garden-estate-insider-the-greenhouse-food-and-cutting-garden/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T052913
CREATED:20250813T182924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T143201Z
UID:57525-1757152800-1757160000@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Art Book Open House: Calligraphy & Typography
DESCRIPTION:Those who love letterforms or are curious about calligraphy are invited to explore examples of historic typefaces and beautiful handwriting. This is a casual\, drop-in open house to introduce general and specialist audiences to artistic inspiration from the Winterthur Library. Get a feel for the special collections and to chat with each other about their own projects—no reading ahead required! Free. Drop-in program.
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/art-book-open-house-calligraphy-typography/
CATEGORIES:Library,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T052913
CREATED:20250813T180836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T141614Z
UID:57676-1756983600-1756985400@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Story Time in Enchanted Woods
DESCRIPTION: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 promptly at scheduled time and takes place weekly\, April–October. \nSeptember 4—Secrets of the Vegetable Garden by Carron Brown \nSeptember 11—Loblolly\, Loblolly\, You’re So Tall by Mommy Moo Moo \nSeptember 18—I Wonder Who Lives in That Tree by Scott Bryan \nSeptember 25—Itty Bitty Friends by Elizabeth McPike \nPhoto by Rob Cardillo.
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/story-time-in-enchanted-woods-20-2/2025-09-04/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Kids & Families,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T052913
CREATED:20250813T180523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T194315Z
UID:56791-1756895400-1756900800@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Garden & Estate Insider: History of Golf at Winterthur
DESCRIPTION:Take a journey through the history of golf at Winterthur with Eileen Scheck\, manager of tour programs\, and El Clauss\, tour program assistant. Included with admission. Members free. \nRegister now. \nJoin our staff and invited experts as they share insights and information about Winterthur’s history\, horticulture\, or habitats. Activities may include a walk\, talk\, or demonstration and take place every Wednesday\, April–October.  \nSeptember 10—The Greenhouse Food and Cutting Garden \nSeptember 17—Architecture of Winterthur \nSeptember 24—Meadow Winter Prep \nOctober 1—Browns Woods and Meadow History Walk \nOctober 8—Plants of Oak Hill \nOctober 15—Du Pont and the American Civil War \nOctober 22—Success with Camellias in Delaware \nOctober 29—Horticulture Highlights of Winterthur \n 
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/garden-estate-insider-history-of-golf-at-winterthur/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T052913
CREATED:20250514T203106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T185437Z
UID:53853-1756548000-1756566000@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Handcrafted
DESCRIPTION:Meet artisans and craftspeople who will demonstrate the tools\, techniques\, and materials used to make everyday objects before mass production\, electricity\, and plastic were introduced. Drop-in program. Included with admission. Members free. \nPurchase tickets.
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/handcrafted-3/
CATEGORIES:Kids & Families,Museum,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T052913
CREATED:20250514T212007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T141908Z
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SUMMARY:Story Time in Enchanted Woods
DESCRIPTION: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 promptly at scheduled time and takes place weekly\, April–October. \nAugust 7–The Backyard Bug Book for Kids by Lauren Davidson \nAugust 14–How to Hide a Butterfly & Other Insects by Ruth Heller \nAugust 21–What Do You Do When Something Tries to Eat You? by Steve Jenkins \nAugust 28–Big Ideas for Little Environmentalists: Ecosystems with Rachel Carson
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/story-time-in-enchanted-woods-19/2025-08-28/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Kids & Families,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T052913
CREATED:20250721T153756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T160312Z
UID:56790-1756290600-1756296000@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Garden & Estate Insider: Fabulous Ferns
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a leisurely stroll with Linda Eirhart\, director of the garden\, as she shares her wealth of knowledge about ferns with you. Included with admission. Members free. \nRegister now. \nJoin our staff and invited experts as they share insights and information about Winterthur’s history\, horticulture\, or habitats. Activities may include a walk\, talk\, or demonstration and take place every Wednesday\, April–October. 
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/garden-estate-insider-fabulous-ferns-2/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T052913
CREATED:20230517T163822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T194808Z
UID:53955-1756202400-1756218600@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Terrific Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nJuly 1–Model \nMake your own playdough\, try needle felting and sculpting with clay\, and see if you can bend your body into the shapes of the alphabet. Guest artist: Samara Weaver. \nRegister for July 1. \nJuly 8–Sew \nHelp with a community quilt project\, learn simple stitching\, and about designing with tiles. Guest artist: Selina Toedter. \nRegister for July 8. \nJuly 15–Light \nExplore light and color. Learn how human vision works and about crankie theater\, an old form of storytelling. Guest artists: Lindsay Bolin Lowery and Mack Truax. \nRegister for July 15. \nJuly 22–Paint \nLearn about different types of paint\, try hand printing\, and create watercolor landscapes and charcoal portraits. Guest artist: Emmanuel Aboagye. \nRegister for July 22. \nJuly 29–Cut \nLearn about different types of paper and make artwork using different methods of cutting and see a demonstration of physiognotrace\, a machine that creates silhouettes. Guest Artists: Michaela Lott & Luke Kelly. \nRegister for July 29. \nAugust 5–Cook \nMake trivets\, explore ingredients in baking\, blend spices\, and craft clay plates. Guest artist: Jerome Bias. \nRegister for August 5. \nAugust 12–Weave \nLearn about types of weaving\, stringing beads\, and sculpture. \nGuest artists: Harmony Weavers Guild \nRegister for August 12. \nAugust 19–Sound \nCraft instruments\, write poetry\, and explore harmony\, melody\, rhythm\, and lyrics. \nRegister for August 19. \nAugust 26–Display \nLearn how to showcase stories in creative ways\, and how museums write labels for exhibitions. \nRegister for August 26. \n 
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/terrific-tuesdays-3/2025-08-26/
CATEGORIES:Activity,Kids & Families,Museum,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T052913
CREATED:20250318T191524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T072731Z
UID:53400-1755943200-1755964800@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Discover Winterthur
DESCRIPTION:Discover the treasures in your own backyard on this admission-free day at Winterthur. Get outside and explore the garden or learn something new in our galleries. Enjoy live music and activities around the estate such as crafting\, garden hikes\, and story time. Together with our community partners\, Winterthur offers fun for all\, inside and out! Join us free of charge all day. \nPlease be aware that parking is limited\, and we expect a large turnout early in the day. Please visit any time but consider arriving later. You will have plenty of time to enjoy all Winterthur has to offer. \nRegister now. \nVisitor Center \n\n	Meet on the Visitor Center patio for a Garden Walk and visit garden areas not seen from the tram route.\n	Humane Animal Partners (HAP) will be on-site with adoptable pups. Stop by their table to learn more about their adoption services\, low-cost wellness and vaccine clinics\, and volunteer opportunities like Doggy Day Out.\n	Play with your child and learn how games and activities stimulate their development with Books\, Balls & Blocks. Skill-building activities focus on communication and language\, cognition and problem solving\, gross and fine motor skills\, and literacy.\n	Enjoy a performance by The Rainbow Chorale of Delaware\, a non-auditioned LGBTQ+ and allies community chorus as they sing songs from their 25th anniversary season at 11:00 am.\n\nGreenhouses & Brown Horticulture Learning Center \n\n	Meet Sarah Bourne Rafferty of Atwater Designs\, see her recent creations\, and watch her create works of art using cyanotype\, the oldest photographic process.\n	Join the Winterthur Delaware Master Naturalist group for “Nature Gardening.” Enjoy activities and crafts and learn how to add native plants into your gardening.\n	Decorate your own terra cotta pots with garden-inspired designs\, then plant a seed in it and learn how to care for the new plant. Make a wooden garden marker to label your soon-to-be flower or vegetable.\n	Climb aboard Winterthur’s firetruck and discover its fascinating history and role in protecting the estate.\n	Learn how Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research rescues and rehabilitates injured and orphaned birds. Discover the role birds play in our ecosystem\, get tips on how you can support local wildlife\, and explore how conservation efforts help protect our feathered neighbors for future generations.\n	\nFrom Fleece to Fiber: A Winterthur Wool Journey \nMatthew Monk\, associate textile curator\, Heather Hansen\, conservator\, and crew will demonstrate skirting and scouring a fleece from one of the Winterthur merino sheep\, 10:00 am–12:00 pm. They will process the wool and spin it into yarn\, 1:00–3:00 pm. Try your hand at spinning\, learn about wool\, and see fibers go from animal to textile over the course of the day. \n\n\nClenny Run Lawn \n\n	Experience Bubbletopia with giant soap bubbles\, lively music\, and interactive fun.\n\n\n	Get your face painted\, inspired by the garden. \n	Learn about Read Aloud Delaware’s Volunteer Reading Program and LENA Start—a free program designed to guide parents of newborns to 3-year-olds as they prepare their child for kindergarten. Enjoy a giveaway of new and gently used books for children\, and an interactive visit with Mother Goose.\n\nGalleries Reception Area \n\n	Visit The Delaware Division of the Arts for creative activities\, giveaways\, and information about its grants and programs for attendees of all ages.\n	Stop by the People to People Delaware table to pick up a free peace sticker and play their global kids’ game to win a prize.\n	Discover dinosaurs and more with the Delaware Museum of Nature & Science (10:00 am–2:00 pm). See fossils and tools and learn what makes a dinosaur. Take your own fossil souvenir home.\n	Learn the basics of weaving on a simple loom that can fit in your hands and go with you with Hello Loom.\n	Visit Guiding Paws of Delaware\, who raise puppies that will become life-changing Seeing Eye dogs for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The Seeing Eye\, founded in 1929\, works to enhance the independence\, dignity\, and self-confidence of blind people through the use of Seeing Eye dogs.\n	Visit full-scale and child-sized reproductions of a workbench from Winterthur’s With Hammer in Hand exhibit.  Try some of the tools that were used to flatten\, smooth\, and shave wood in an 18th-century cabinet shop.\n	Visit the Woodlawn Library and discover free resources available through the New Castle County library system\, including museum passes\, the Library of Things\, Tonieboxes\, 3D printing\, and more.\n\nRotunda \n\n	Join Emmanuel Aboagye\, Wilmington artist of Ghanian descent and Winterthur Maker-Creator 2025 fellow\, for a hands-on art session using an image transfer process\, followed by painting\, collage\, and drawing on canvas.\n	Join Shefon Taylor\, practicing artist and Winterthur 2025 Maker-Creator fellow\, for a hands-on introduction to sculptural drawing using pliable wire. For ages 15 and up.\n\nLibrary \n\n	Stop by the Winterthur Library from 10:00 am–2:00 pm for drop-in activities. Explore toys and games from the past\, read a storybook\, or make your own colorful bookmark.
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/discover-winterthur-3/
CATEGORIES:Activity,Kids & Families,Museum,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T052913
CREATED:20250514T203806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T170038Z
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SUMMARY:Cover to Cover\, Naturally! A Nature Lover's Book Club
DESCRIPTION: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 The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan. Bi-monthly. Registration required. Included with admission. Members free.  \nRegister now. \n 
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/cover-to-cover-naturally-a-nature-lovers-book-club-7/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T052913
CREATED:20250514T212007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T141908Z
UID:57662-1755774000-1755775800@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Story Time in Enchanted Woods
DESCRIPTION: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 promptly at scheduled time and takes place weekly\, April–October. \nAugust 7–The Backyard Bug Book for Kids by Lauren Davidson \nAugust 14–How to Hide a Butterfly & Other Insects by Ruth Heller \nAugust 21–What Do You Do When Something Tries to Eat You? by Steve Jenkins \nAugust 28–Big Ideas for Little Environmentalists: Ecosystems with Rachel Carson
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/story-time-in-enchanted-woods-19/2025-08-21/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Kids & Families,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T052913
CREATED:20250513T160805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T194807Z
UID:53731-1755685800-1755691200@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Garden & Estate Insider: Growing Citrus Indoors & On the Patio
DESCRIPTION:Learn which species and cultivars best suited for pot culture and about soils\, fertilization\, pruning\, pest control\, and techniques for winter vs. summer care from Rob Simpson\, master gardener. He will also talk about the origins and genetics of commonly grown citrus varieties. A handout will be provided with a summary of the workshop and plants discussed. Included with admission. Members free. \nRegister now. \nJoin our staff and invited experts as they share insights and information about Winterthur’s history\, horticulture\, or habitats. Activities may include a walk\, talk\, or demonstration and take place every Wednesday\, April–October.  \nAugust 27–Fabulous Ferns \nSeptember 3—History of Golf at Winterthur \nSeptember 10—The Greenhouse Food and Cutting Garden \nSeptember 17—Architecture of Winterthur \nSeptember 24—Meadow Winter Prep \nOctober 1—Brown Woods and Meadow History Walk \nOctober 8—Plants of Oak Hill \nOctober 15—Du Pont and the American Civil War \nOctober 22—Success with Camellias in Delaware \nOctober 29—Horticulture Highlights of Winterthur
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/garden-estate-insider-growing-citrus-indoors-on-the-patio/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T052913
CREATED:20250514T204931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T173436Z
UID:53940-1755612000-1755615600@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Off the Shelf: The Other Side of the Object
DESCRIPTION:Behind every object is a constellation of design drawings\, trade catalogs\, account books\, and documents that help us understand how they were designed\, made\, and used. Join Carley Altenburger\, collections archivist\, to learn about the materials across the library that are used to study decorative arts and material culture. Free. Reservations required; limited to 30 participants. \nRegister now.
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/off-the-shelf-the-other-side-of-the-object/
CATEGORIES:Library,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T052913
CREATED:20230517T163822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T194808Z
UID:53954-1755597600-1755613800@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Terrific Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nJuly 1–Model \nMake your own playdough\, try needle felting and sculpting with clay\, and see if you can bend your body into the shapes of the alphabet. Guest artist: Samara Weaver. \nRegister for July 1. \nJuly 8–Sew \nHelp with a community quilt project\, learn simple stitching\, and about designing with tiles. Guest artist: Selina Toedter. \nRegister for July 8. \nJuly 15–Light \nExplore light and color. Learn how human vision works and about crankie theater\, an old form of storytelling. Guest artists: Lindsay Bolin Lowery and Mack Truax. \nRegister for July 15. \nJuly 22–Paint \nLearn about different types of paint\, try hand printing\, and create watercolor landscapes and charcoal portraits. Guest artist: Emmanuel Aboagye. \nRegister for July 22. \nJuly 29–Cut \nLearn about different types of paper and make artwork using different methods of cutting and see a demonstration of physiognotrace\, a machine that creates silhouettes. Guest Artists: Michaela Lott & Luke Kelly. \nRegister for July 29. \nAugust 5–Cook \nMake trivets\, explore ingredients in baking\, blend spices\, and craft clay plates. Guest artist: Jerome Bias. \nRegister for August 5. \nAugust 12–Weave \nLearn about types of weaving\, stringing beads\, and sculpture. \nGuest artists: Harmony Weavers Guild \nRegister for August 12. \nAugust 19–Sound \nCraft instruments\, write poetry\, and explore harmony\, melody\, rhythm\, and lyrics. \nRegister for August 19. \nAugust 26–Display \nLearn how to showcase stories in creative ways\, and how museums write labels for exhibitions. \nRegister for August 26. \n 
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/terrific-tuesdays-3/2025-08-19/
CATEGORIES:Activity,Kids & Families,Museum,Program
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