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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. \nJuly 3—The Reason for a Flower by Ruth Heller \nJuly 10—What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? by Steve Jenkins \nJuly 17—Beneath the Waves by Lily Murray \nJuly 24—Walking Trees by Marie Louise Gay \nJuly 31—Big Ideas for Little Environmentalists: Preservation with Aldo Leopold by Maureen McQuerry
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/story-time-in-enchanted-woods-18/2025-07-31/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Kids & Families,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T205030
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SUMMARY:Garden & Estate Insider: Tree Compartmentalization
DESCRIPTION:Learn how trees compartmentalize when a branch is lost or removed\, or the tree is otherwise injured.  Enjoy the shade of the canopy on a walk to see examples and discuss how pruning impacts this process on this walk with Allison Edmons\, arborist supervisor. 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 6—Summer Project Overview \nAugust 13—Flower Fairies \nAugust 20–Growing Citrus Indoors & On the Patio \nAugust 27—Fabulous Ferns
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/garden-estate-insider-tree-compartmentalization/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T205030
CREATED:20230517T163822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T194806Z
UID:53951-1753783200-1753799400@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-3/2025-07-29/
CATEGORIES:Activity,Kids & Families,Museum,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T205030
CREATED:20250514T211833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T142109Z
UID:53911-1753354800-1753356600@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. \nJuly 3—The Reason for a Flower by Ruth Heller \nJuly 10—What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? by Steve Jenkins \nJuly 17—Beneath the Waves by Lily Murray \nJuly 24—Walking Trees by Marie Louise Gay \nJuly 31—Big Ideas for Little Environmentalists: Preservation with Aldo Leopold by Maureen McQuerry
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/story-time-in-enchanted-woods-18/2025-07-24/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Kids & Families,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T205030
CREATED:20250509T143345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T160247Z
UID:53715-1753266600-1753272000@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Garden & Estate Insider: Summer Project Overview
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy listening to our summer horticultural interns as they engage you with their summer project. 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.  \nJuly 30—Tree Compartmentalization \nAugust 6—Summer Project Overview \nAugust 13—Flower Fairies \nAugust 20–Growing Citrus Indoors & On the Patio \nAugust 27—Fabulous Ferns
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/garden-estate-insider-summer-project-overview/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T205030
CREATED:20230517T163822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T194806Z
UID:53950-1753178400-1753194600@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-3/2025-07-22/
CATEGORIES:Activity,Kids & Families,Museum,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T205030
CREATED:20250514T211833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T142109Z
UID:53910-1752750000-1752751800@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. \nJuly 3—The Reason for a Flower by Ruth Heller \nJuly 10—What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? by Steve Jenkins \nJuly 17—Beneath the Waves by Lily Murray \nJuly 24—Walking Trees by Marie Louise Gay \nJuly 31—Big Ideas for Little Environmentalists: Preservation with Aldo Leopold by Maureen McQuerry
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/story-time-in-enchanted-woods-18/2025-07-17/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Kids & Families,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T205030
CREATED:20250513T153306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T160033Z
UID:53713-1752661800-1752667200@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Garden & Estate Insider: Aquatic Plants of the Reflecting Pool
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the plants that grow in the Reflecting Pool with Michael Kasehagen and Alexandra Simon\, horticulturists. 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.  \nJuly 23—Summer Project Overview \nJuly 30—Tree Compartmentalization \nAugust 6—Summer Project Overview \nAugust 13—Flower Fairies \nAugust 20–Growing Citrus Indoors & On the Patio \nAugust 27—Fabulous Ferns
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/garden-estate-insider-aquatic-plants-of-the-reflecting-pool/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T205030
CREATED:20250514T205118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T173359Z
UID:53938-1752588000-1752591600@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Off the Shelf: What's in the Winterthur Archives?
DESCRIPTION:How is the Winterthur Archives different from our renowned special collections? See treasures of the du Pont family\, artifacts of the gardens and farm\, and all that helps us understand how Winterthur transitioned from home to museum.   Free. Reservations required; limited to 30 participants. \nSold out. \nJoin us for Off the Shelf: The Other Side of the Object on August 19.
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/off-the-shelf-whats-in-the-winterthur-archives/
CATEGORIES:Library,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T205030
CREATED:20230517T163822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T194806Z
UID:53949-1752573600-1752589800@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-3/2025-07-15/
CATEGORIES:Activity,Kids & Families,Museum,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T205030
CREATED:20250514T211833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T142109Z
UID:53909-1752145200-1752147000@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. \nJuly 3—The Reason for a Flower by Ruth Heller \nJuly 10—What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? by Steve Jenkins \nJuly 17—Beneath the Waves by Lily Murray \nJuly 24—Walking Trees by Marie Louise Gay \nJuly 31—Big Ideas for Little Environmentalists: Preservation with Aldo Leopold by Maureen McQuerry
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/story-time-in-enchanted-woods-18/2025-07-10/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Kids & Families,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T205030
CREATED:20250513T152535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T155913Z
UID:53711-1752057000-1752062400@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Garden & Estate Insider: Pollinators at Winterthur
DESCRIPTION:A pollinator is anything that moves pollen—including bees\, butterflies\, birds\, and more. Learn about the pollinators in Brown’s Woods Meadow with Jim Magee\, supervisor of natural lands. 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.  \nJuly 16—Aquatic Plant of the Reflecting Pool \nJuly 23—Summer Project Overview \nJuly 30—Tree Compartmentalization \nAugust 6—Summer Project Overview \nAugust 13—Flower Fairies \nAugust 20–Growing Citrus Indoors & On the Patio \nAugust 27—Fabulous Ferns
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/garden-estate-insider-pollinators-at-winterthur/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winterthur.org/wp-content/uploads/garden_08-2019-leitch-034-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T205030
CREATED:20230517T163822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T194805Z
UID:53948-1751968800-1751985000@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-3/2025-07-08/
CATEGORIES:Activity,Kids & Families,Museum,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T205030
CREATED:20250514T211833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T142108Z
UID:53907-1751540400-1751542200@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. \nJuly 3—The Reason for a Flower by Ruth Heller \nJuly 10—What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? by Steve Jenkins \nJuly 17—Beneath the Waves by Lily Murray \nJuly 24—Walking Trees by Marie Louise Gay \nJuly 31—Big Ideas for Little Environmentalists: Preservation with Aldo Leopold by Maureen McQuerry
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/story-time-in-enchanted-woods-18/2025-07-03/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Kids & Families,Program
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T205030
CREATED:20250513T152413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T155849Z
UID:53709-1751452200-1751457600@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Garden & Estate Insider: The Natural World Through Books
DESCRIPTION: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. \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.  \nJuly 9—Pollinators at Winterthur \nJuly 16—Aquatic Plant of the Reflecting Pool \nJuly 23—Summer Project Overview \nJuly 30—Tree Compartmentalization \nAugust 6—Summer Project Overview \nAugust 13—Flower Fairies \nAugust 20–Growing Citrus Indoors & On the Patio \nAugust 27—Fabulous Ferns
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/garden-estate-insider-the-natural-world-through-books/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winterthur.org/wp-content/uploads/Library_Open_House_002_2023-3.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T205030
CREATED:20230517T163822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T194805Z
UID:40867-1751364000-1751380200@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-3/2025-07-01/
CATEGORIES:Activity,Kids & Families,Museum,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T205030
CREATED:20250514T211700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T141714Z
UID:54314-1750935600-1750937400@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. \nJune 5—The Wonder You See by Joanna Gaines \nJune 12—Secrets of the Vegetable Garden by Carron Brown \nJune 19—Restorations with Wangari Maathai by Maureen McQuerry \nJune 26—I Wonder Who Lives in That Tree by Scott Bryan
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/story-time-in-enchanted-woods-17/2025-06-26/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Kids & Families,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T194500
DTSTAMP:20260404T205030
CREATED:20250212T153327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T150731Z
UID:52652-1750878000-1750880700@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Envisioning the “Afric-American Picture Gallery”: A Curatorial Journey | Virtual Course
DESCRIPTION: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. \n“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\, 2026\, takes visitors on a tour of Wilson’s imagined gallery of drawings\, paintings\, sculptures\, and objects representing Black life in the United States and across the Diaspora\, as interpreted by Square.  \nOver the course of four modules\, participants will: \n\n	summarize Wilson’s prose in the context of 19th-century culture and contemporary literature;\n	explore the curatorial process of selecting collections objects for Winterthur’s exhibition through discussion and behind-the-scenes images;\n	choose to: a) share your understanding of a select reading from the provided bibliography\, or b) describe an object you would have included in the exhibition;\n	create and contribute to a diverse learning experience.\n\nJune 4: Explore “The Afric-American Picture Gallery” essay \nJune 11: Investigate the curatorial process of the exhibition \nJune 18: Engage in a student-led discussion guided by Jonathan Michael Square \nJune 25: Present final thoughts and wrap-up session \nParticipants in the virtual course may take an in-person tour of Almost Unknown: The Afric-American Picture Gallery led by Jonathan Michael Square on June 30 at 10:30 a.m. \nJonathan Michael Square\, Ph.D.\, is the guest curator of Almost Unknown: The Afric-American Picture Gallery. He is assistant professor of Black Visual Culture at Parsons School of Design and a writer\, historian\, and curator of Afro-Diasporic fashion and visual culture. \nClasses will take place on Zoom. Limited to 15 students. Students are encouraged to take part in all four modules. Access to the module recordings\, suggested bibliography\, and study guide included. $100 per participant. Scholarships available. Please contact Stephenie Bailey\, manager of continuing education\, with questions about registering.  \nRegistration in the virtual course includes attendance at the symposium Looking Back to the Future: Realizing “The Afric-American Picture Gallery” at Winterthur\, November 14–15\, 2025. The symposium will explore broader approaches to how William J. Wilson’s essay can be integrated into American history and how it connects to the legacy of Henry Francis du Pont and the history of Winterthur. It is designed for a diverse audience of professionals\, scholars\, and enthusiasts of African American history and the wider Wilmington community.
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/envisioning-the-afric-american-picture-gallery-a-curatorial-journey-virtual-course/2025-06-25/
CATEGORIES:Museum,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T205030
CREATED:20250513T152305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T155727Z
UID:53707-1750847400-1750852800@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Garden & Estate Insider: Meadow Mowing Schedule
DESCRIPTION: 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. \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.  \nJuly 2—The Natural World through Books \nJuly 9—Pollinators at Winterthur \nJuly 16—Aquatic Plant of the Reflecting Pool \nJuly 23—Summer Project Overview \nJuly 30—Tree Compartmentalization \nAugust 6—Summer Project Overview \nAugust 13—Flower Fairies \nAugust 20–Growing Citrus Indoors & On the Patio \nAugust 27—Fabulous Ferns
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/garden-estate-insider-meadow-mowing-schedule/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T205030
CREATED:20250514T204343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T165720Z
UID:53735-1750338000-1750345200@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 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.  \nRegister now. \nJoin us for Cover to Cover\, Naturally on August 21. \n 
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/cover-to-cover-naturally-a-nature-lovers-book-club-8/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T205030
CREATED:20250514T211700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T141713Z
UID:54313-1750330800-1750332600@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. \nJune 5—The Wonder You See by Joanna Gaines \nJune 12—Secrets of the Vegetable Garden by Carron Brown \nJune 19—Restorations with Wangari Maathai by Maureen McQuerry \nJune 26—I Wonder Who Lives in That Tree by Scott Bryan
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/story-time-in-enchanted-woods-17/2025-06-19/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Kids & Families,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T194500
DTSTAMP:20260404T205030
CREATED:20250212T153327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T150731Z
UID:52943-1750273200-1750275900@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Envisioning the “Afric-American Picture Gallery”: A Curatorial Journey | Virtual Course
DESCRIPTION: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. \n“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\, 2026\, takes visitors on a tour of Wilson’s imagined gallery of drawings\, paintings\, sculptures\, and objects representing Black life in the United States and across the Diaspora\, as interpreted by Square.  \nOver the course of four modules\, participants will: \n\n	summarize Wilson’s prose in the context of 19th-century culture and contemporary literature;\n	explore the curatorial process of selecting collections objects for Winterthur’s exhibition through discussion and behind-the-scenes images;\n	choose to: a) share your understanding of a select reading from the provided bibliography\, or b) describe an object you would have included in the exhibition;\n	create and contribute to a diverse learning experience.\n\nJune 4: Explore “The Afric-American Picture Gallery” essay \nJune 11: Investigate the curatorial process of the exhibition \nJune 18: Engage in a student-led discussion guided by Jonathan Michael Square \nJune 25: Present final thoughts and wrap-up session \nParticipants in the virtual course may take an in-person tour of Almost Unknown: The Afric-American Picture Gallery led by Jonathan Michael Square on June 30 at 10:30 a.m. \nJonathan Michael Square\, Ph.D.\, is the guest curator of Almost Unknown: The Afric-American Picture Gallery. He is assistant professor of Black Visual Culture at Parsons School of Design and a writer\, historian\, and curator of Afro-Diasporic fashion and visual culture. \nClasses will take place on Zoom. Limited to 15 students. Students are encouraged to take part in all four modules. Access to the module recordings\, suggested bibliography\, and study guide included. $100 per participant. Scholarships available. Please contact Stephenie Bailey\, manager of continuing education\, with questions about registering.  \nRegistration in the virtual course includes attendance at the symposium Looking Back to the Future: Realizing “The Afric-American Picture Gallery” at Winterthur\, November 14–15\, 2025. The symposium will explore broader approaches to how William J. Wilson’s essay can be integrated into American history and how it connects to the legacy of Henry Francis du Pont and the history of Winterthur. It is designed for a diverse audience of professionals\, scholars\, and enthusiasts of African American history and the wider Wilmington community.
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/envisioning-the-afric-american-picture-gallery-a-curatorial-journey-virtual-course/2025-06-18/
CATEGORIES:Museum,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T205030
CREATED:20250513T152028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T155814Z
UID:53705-1750242600-1750248000@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Garden & Estate Insider: Winterthur's Bedrock Geology & Decorative Building Stone
DESCRIPTION: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. \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.  \nJune 25—Mowing Meadow Schedule \nJuly 2—The Natural World through Books \nJuly 9—Pollinators at Winterthur \nJuly 16—Aquatic Plant of the Reflecting Pool \nJuly 23—Summer Project Overview \nJuly 30—Tree Compartmentalization \nAugust 6—Summer Project Overview \nAugust 13—Flower Fairies \nAugust 20–Growing Citrus Indoors & On the Patio \nAugust 27—Fabulous Ferns
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/garden-estate-insider-winterthurs-bedrock-geology-decorative-building-stone/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T205030
CREATED:20250502T143052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T162148Z
UID:53956-1749895200-1749913200@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Enchanted Summer Day
DESCRIPTION: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 toss. In addition\, children can make a magical wand to take home. \nThe event takes place in a three-acre garden that encourages children and their families to engage in imaginative play and creativity. Enchanted Woods has several play areas to climb in\, on\, and over\, including a Faerie Cottage with a thatched roof\, a giant Bird’s Nest\, an Acorn Tearoom for make-believe tea parties\, and more. Drop-in program. Included with admission. Members free. \nRegister now.
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/enchanted-summer-day-4/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Kids & Families,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T205030
CREATED:20250514T211700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T141713Z
UID:54312-1749726000-1749727800@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. \nJune 5—The Wonder You See by Joanna Gaines \nJune 12—Secrets of the Vegetable Garden by Carron Brown \nJune 19—Restorations with Wangari Maathai by Maureen McQuerry \nJune 26—I Wonder Who Lives in That Tree by Scott Bryan
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/story-time-in-enchanted-woods-17/2025-06-12/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Kids & Families,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T194500
DTSTAMP:20260404T205030
CREATED:20250212T153327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T150730Z
UID:52942-1749668400-1749671100@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Envisioning the “Afric-American Picture Gallery”: A Curatorial Journey | Virtual Course
DESCRIPTION: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. \n“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\, 2026\, takes visitors on a tour of Wilson’s imagined gallery of drawings\, paintings\, sculptures\, and objects representing Black life in the United States and across the Diaspora\, as interpreted by Square.  \nOver the course of four modules\, participants will: \n\n	summarize Wilson’s prose in the context of 19th-century culture and contemporary literature;\n	explore the curatorial process of selecting collections objects for Winterthur’s exhibition through discussion and behind-the-scenes images;\n	choose to: a) share your understanding of a select reading from the provided bibliography\, or b) describe an object you would have included in the exhibition;\n	create and contribute to a diverse learning experience.\n\nJune 4: Explore “The Afric-American Picture Gallery” essay \nJune 11: Investigate the curatorial process of the exhibition \nJune 18: Engage in a student-led discussion guided by Jonathan Michael Square \nJune 25: Present final thoughts and wrap-up session \nParticipants in the virtual course may take an in-person tour of Almost Unknown: The Afric-American Picture Gallery led by Jonathan Michael Square on June 30 at 10:30 a.m. \nJonathan Michael Square\, Ph.D.\, is the guest curator of Almost Unknown: The Afric-American Picture Gallery. He is assistant professor of Black Visual Culture at Parsons School of Design and a writer\, historian\, and curator of Afro-Diasporic fashion and visual culture. \nClasses will take place on Zoom. Limited to 15 students. Students are encouraged to take part in all four modules. Access to the module recordings\, suggested bibliography\, and study guide included. $100 per participant. Scholarships available. Please contact Stephenie Bailey\, manager of continuing education\, with questions about registering.  \nRegistration in the virtual course includes attendance at the symposium Looking Back to the Future: Realizing “The Afric-American Picture Gallery” at Winterthur\, November 14–15\, 2025. The symposium will explore broader approaches to how William J. Wilson’s essay can be integrated into American history and how it connects to the legacy of Henry Francis du Pont and the history of Winterthur. It is designed for a diverse audience of professionals\, scholars\, and enthusiasts of African American history and the wider Wilmington community.
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/envisioning-the-afric-american-picture-gallery-a-curatorial-journey-virtual-course/2025-06-11/
CATEGORIES:Museum,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T205030
CREATED:20250306T184257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T162719Z
UID:53293-1749294000-1749299400@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Juneteenth
DESCRIPTION: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 American experience at 12:30\, 1:30\, 2:30\, and 3:30 pm. Included with admission. Members free. Tour reservations required.\nRegister now.\n \nSpecial Underground Railroad Bus Tour\, 9:30 am–12:30 pm\n\nFollow the route of many freedom seekers on their trek through Pennsylvania with Dr. Jonathan Michael Square\, the guest curator of Almost Unknown: The Afric-American Picture Gallery\, and two guides from the Kennett Underground Railroad Center. Leaving from Winterthur\, you will travel up Kennett Pike (Route 52) and cross the state line into Chester County\, Pennsylvania\, the “hotbed of abolition.” Visit documented Underground Railroad sites\, historic homes\, and Quaker meetinghouses while learning about local abolitionists and anti-slavery activity in the Kennett Square area. The tour will also present the contributions of local African Americans and their faith communities in the quest for freedom from slavery. \n$30 per person. To reserve tickets\, visit the Kennett Underground Railroad Center website.
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/juneteenth-freedom-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Activity,Entertainment,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T205030
CREATED:20250514T211700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T141713Z
UID:54310-1749121200-1749123000@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. \nJune 5—The Wonder You See by Joanna Gaines \nJune 12—Secrets of the Vegetable Garden by Carron Brown \nJune 19—Restorations with Wangari Maathai by Maureen McQuerry \nJune 26—I Wonder Who Lives in That Tree by Scott Bryan
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/story-time-in-enchanted-woods-17/2025-06-05/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Kids & Families,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T194500
DTSTAMP:20260404T205030
CREATED:20250212T153327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T150730Z
UID:52649-1749063600-1749066300@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Envisioning the “Afric-American Picture Gallery”: A Curatorial Journey | Virtual Course
DESCRIPTION: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. \n“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\, 2026\, takes visitors on a tour of Wilson’s imagined gallery of drawings\, paintings\, sculptures\, and objects representing Black life in the United States and across the Diaspora\, as interpreted by Square.  \nOver the course of four modules\, participants will: \n\n	summarize Wilson’s prose in the context of 19th-century culture and contemporary literature;\n	explore the curatorial process of selecting collections objects for Winterthur’s exhibition through discussion and behind-the-scenes images;\n	choose to: a) share your understanding of a select reading from the provided bibliography\, or b) describe an object you would have included in the exhibition;\n	create and contribute to a diverse learning experience.\n\nJune 4: Explore “The Afric-American Picture Gallery” essay \nJune 11: Investigate the curatorial process of the exhibition \nJune 18: Engage in a student-led discussion guided by Jonathan Michael Square \nJune 25: Present final thoughts and wrap-up session \nParticipants in the virtual course may take an in-person tour of Almost Unknown: The Afric-American Picture Gallery led by Jonathan Michael Square on June 30 at 10:30 a.m. \nJonathan Michael Square\, Ph.D.\, is the guest curator of Almost Unknown: The Afric-American Picture Gallery. He is assistant professor of Black Visual Culture at Parsons School of Design and a writer\, historian\, and curator of Afro-Diasporic fashion and visual culture. \nClasses will take place on Zoom. Limited to 15 students. Students are encouraged to take part in all four modules. Access to the module recordings\, suggested bibliography\, and study guide included. $100 per participant. Scholarships available. Please contact Stephenie Bailey\, manager of continuing education\, with questions about registering.  \nRegistration in the virtual course includes attendance at the symposium Looking Back to the Future: Realizing “The Afric-American Picture Gallery” at Winterthur\, November 14–15\, 2025. The symposium will explore broader approaches to how William J. Wilson’s essay can be integrated into American history and how it connects to the legacy of Henry Francis du Pont and the history of Winterthur. It is designed for a diverse audience of professionals\, scholars\, and enthusiasts of African American history and the wider Wilmington community.
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/envisioning-the-afric-american-picture-gallery-a-curatorial-journey-virtual-course/2025-06-04/
CATEGORIES:Museum,Program
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T205030
CREATED:20250514T205557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T143125Z
UID:53936-1749045600-1749052800@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Art Book Open House: Fabulous Fabric
DESCRIPTION: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 Winterthur Library. Artists and art lovers can 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-fabulous-fabric/
CATEGORIES:Library,Program
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END:VCALENDAR