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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. \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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T194500
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T123000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T113000
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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. \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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T194500
DTSTAMP:20260405T100302
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T160000
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CREATED:20250514T205557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T143125Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T120000
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CREATED:20250513T151200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T155432Z
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SUMMARY:Garden & Estate Insider: Rigging Demonstration
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nIncluded 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 11—Planning a Victorian Garden \nJune 18—Winterthur’s Bedrock Geology & Decorative Building Stone \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-rigging-demonstration/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100302
CREATED:20240513T154949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T142025Z
UID:53899-1748516400-1748518200@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. \nMay 1—Wake Up Woodlands by Karen Johnson \nMay 8—Something\, Someday by Amanda Gorman \nMay 15—If I Had A Little Dream by Nina Laden \nMay 22—Woodland Dreams by Karen Jameson \nMay 29—Planting the Wild Garden by Kathryn O. Galbraith
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/story-time-in-enchanted-woods-14/2025-05-29/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Kids & Families,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100302
CREATED:20240513T154949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T142025Z
UID:53898-1747911600-1747913400@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. \nMay 1—Wake Up Woodlands by Karen Johnson \nMay 8—Something\, Someday by Amanda Gorman \nMay 15—If I Had A Little Dream by Nina Laden \nMay 22—Woodland Dreams by Karen Jameson \nMay 29—Planting the Wild Garden by Kathryn O. Galbraith
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/story-time-in-enchanted-woods-14/2025-05-22/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Kids & Families,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100302
CREATED:20240513T154949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T142025Z
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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. \nMay 1—Wake Up Woodlands by Karen Johnson \nMay 8—Something\, Someday by Amanda Gorman \nMay 15—If I Had A Little Dream by Nina Laden \nMay 22—Woodland Dreams by Karen Jameson \nMay 29—Planting the Wild Garden by Kathryn O. Galbraith
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/story-time-in-enchanted-woods-14/2025-05-15/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Kids & Families,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100302
CREATED:20240513T154949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T142024Z
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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. \nMay 1—Wake Up Woodlands by Karen Johnson \nMay 8—Something\, Someday by Amanda Gorman \nMay 15—If I Had A Little Dream by Nina Laden \nMay 22—Woodland Dreams by Karen Jameson \nMay 29—Planting the Wild Garden by Kathryn O. Galbraith
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/story-time-in-enchanted-woods-14/2025-05-08/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Kids & Families,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100302
CREATED:20250211T192834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T165757Z
UID:52419-1746540000-1746543600@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Off the Shelf: The Making of Books
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes\, judging a book by its cover is an opportunity to discover its history! Discover the material culture of books—from fine and historic bindings to linen rag paper and beyond—as you learn how style and materials used in making books tell us how they were made\, where they were owned\, and what people thought about them. Free. Reservations required; limited to 20 participants. \nSold out.
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/off-the-shelf-the-making-of-books/
CATEGORIES:Library,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100302
CREATED:20240513T154949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T142024Z
UID:47230-1746097200-1746099000@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. \nMay 1—Wake Up Woodlands by Karen Johnson \nMay 8—Something\, Someday by Amanda Gorman \nMay 15—If I Had A Little Dream by Nina Laden \nMay 22—Woodland Dreams by Karen Jameson \nMay 29—Planting the Wild Garden by Kathryn O. Galbraith
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/story-time-in-enchanted-woods-14/2025-05-01/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Kids & Families,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100302
CREATED:20250211T170403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T133533Z
UID:52421-1746036000-1746041400@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Tailgate Tour: Bringing in the May
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a peek at the spring garden\, learn how to prepare for May Day—a centuries-old celebration of rebirth—and welcome the spring garden in anticipation of summer. After the guided walk\, stop at our tailgate in a secret location for lively conversation and tasty treats\, including hors d’œuvres and a selection of hard and soft beverages. Registration required. $40; $35 for Members.  \nRegister now.
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/tailgate-tour-bringing-in-the-may/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100302
CREATED:20250211T172308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T170316Z
UID:52539-1745760600-1745764200@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:A Hands-On Tasting & Sensory Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Explore four distinctive wines through the lens of plant and floral-based aromatics in this interactive session with Denise Gardner. Using the wine sensory skills explored in her talk\, “Unearthing Wine’s Floral Aromas\,” you can identify and describe the unique aroma and flavor of each wine in the tasting. \nRegister now. \nAttending the talk is not required to participate in the workshop. Registration required; capacity limited. $55 with admission; $50 for Members. Includes four wine tastings and Winterthur stemless wineglass. \nJoin us for Unearthing Wine’s Floral Aromas at 11:00 am.
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/a-hands-on-tasting-sensory-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Museum,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100302
CREATED:20250211T172451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T183257Z
UID:52536-1745751600-1745757000@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Unearthing Wine's Floral Aromas
DESCRIPTION:In this sensory experience\, you’ll test and improve your recognition and communication skills—just like the wine experts. Enjoy a glass of wine prior to the talk\, presented by Denise Gardener Winemaking. Registration required. $25; $20 for Members. Includes a glass of wine.  \nRegister now. \nJoin us for A Hands-On Tasting & Sensory Workshop at 1:30 pm. 
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/unearthing-wines-flora-aromas/
CATEGORIES:Museum,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100302
CREATED:20240814T193317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T142149Z
UID:52432-1745492400-1745494200@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. \nApril 3—My Friend Tree by Dawn Casey \nApril 10—Wish by Chris Saunders \nApril 17—Too Many Carrots by Katy Hudson \nApril 24—A Walk In the Forest by Maria Dek
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/story-time-in-enchanted-woods-16/2025-04-24/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Kids & Families,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100302
CREATED:20250211T170215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T164020Z
UID:52415-1744898400-1744905600@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Research Open House
DESCRIPTION:The Winterthur Library boasts over a million collections items\, access to thousands of research resources\, and a plethora of material related to Winterthur’s history—all available for you to use. Drop by the library to explore the collections\, pick up some free library goodies\, and chat with our staff to learn how the library can help support your research. Free. Drop-in program.
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/library-research-open-house-3/
CATEGORIES:Library,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100302
CREATED:20250211T181812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T165840Z
UID:52242-1744894800-1744902000@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 Unearthing the Secret Garden by Marta McDowell. 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-6/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100302
CREATED:20240814T193317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T142148Z
UID:52431-1744887600-1744889400@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. \nApril 3—My Friend Tree by Dawn Casey \nApril 10—Wish by Chris Saunders \nApril 17—Too Many Carrots by Katy Hudson \nApril 24—A Walk In the Forest by Maria Dek
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/story-time-in-enchanted-woods-16/2025-04-17/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Kids & Families,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100302
CREATED:20250211T181034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T143325Z
UID:52417-1744452000-1744459200@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Art Book Open House: Tattooable Edition
DESCRIPTION:From 17th-century typographic ornament to 19th-century flash books and more\, material with art that has the makings of a great tattoo is featured in this latest in a quarterly series of open houses in the library. 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-tattooable-edition/
CATEGORIES:Library,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100302
CREATED:20240814T193317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T142148Z
UID:52430-1744282800-1744284600@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. \nApril 3—My Friend Tree by Dawn Casey \nApril 10—Wish by Chris Saunders \nApril 17—Too Many Carrots by Katy Hudson \nApril 24—A Walk In the Forest by Maria Dek
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/story-time-in-enchanted-woods-16/2025-04-10/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Kids & Families,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100302
CREATED:20240814T193317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T142148Z
UID:48331-1743678000-1743679800@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. \nApril 3—My Friend Tree by Dawn Casey \nApril 10—Wish by Chris Saunders \nApril 17—Too Many Carrots by Katy Hudson \nApril 24—A Walk In the Forest by Maria Dek
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/story-time-in-enchanted-woods-16/2025-04-03/
CATEGORIES:Garden,Kids & Families,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100302
CREATED:20250304T210233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T182323Z
UID:53242-1742738400-1742749200@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Ruth Wales du Pont Collegiate Composition Competition
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear compositions by the six finalists in this inaugural event. There are three finalists in each of two categories\, classical and popular music\, whose work will be performed by musicians from the American Pops Orchestra. The competition is named for Ruth Wales du Pont\, wife of Henry Francis du Pont\, who studied music at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore. She composed dozens of musical pieces throughout her life and enjoyed entertaining her family and guests by playing on her grand piano. The American Pops Orchestra and Winterthur have partnered to create this exciting new event for collegiate composers. $25\, adults. $10\, students. Free for Members. \nRegister now.
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/ruth-wales-du-pont-collegiate-composition-competition/
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Museum,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100302
CREATED:20250211T192445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T184127Z
UID:52250-1742630400-1742662800@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:March into Spring
DESCRIPTION:Winterthur is pleased to host the Hardy Plant Society/Mid-Atlantic Group’s annual conference\, A Changing World. Plant and garden book vendors will be on-site for perusal and purchase. Registration required. \nRegister online at www.hardyplant.org. \n“Where the Wild Things Are: The Role of Cultivation in Plant Conservation”— Richard T. Olsen\, Ph.D. \n“Shrubs & Hedges: The Ecological Role They Play”—Eva Monheim \n“The Butterfly Effect: Micro Plants for Macro Impact”—Jared Barnes\, Ph.D. \n“Plants\, Wildlife and People”—Mary Phillips
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/march-into-spring-2/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Lecture,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100302
CREATED:20250211T192145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T183358Z
UID:52401-1741701600-1741705200@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Off the Shelf: We Have That?!
DESCRIPTION:The Winterthur Library is a bottomless treasure chest of historic material\, with objects so surprising that they wow even the people that work there! Join Allie Alvis\, curator of special collections\, and Kori Newboles\, special collections cataloger\, as they highlight some of their favorite significant\, superlative\, and just plain weird items they have discovered in the stacks. Free. Reservations required; limited to 20 participants. \nRegister now. \nJoin us for Off the Shelf: The Making of Books on May 6.
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/off-the-shelf-we-have-that/
CATEGORIES:Library,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250103T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100302
CREATED:20241031T191512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T180711Z
UID:51212-1735912800-1735920000@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Art Book Open House: Floral Edition
DESCRIPTION:Brighten up your winter with a peek at some verdant highlights from the collection\, with floral-inspired designs in ceramics\, fashion\, furniture\, and even scientific texts. This open house will introduce you to artistic inspiration from the Winterthur Library. This is an opportunity for artists and art lovers to 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-floral-edition/
CATEGORIES:Library,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100302
CREATED:20241021T164623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T170120Z
UID:51210-1734444000-1734451200@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Winter Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Get cozy with collage\, collections\, and a craft. The Transformations: Contemporary Artists at Winterthur exhibition features a fantastic 19th-century collage album—a paper house made of rooms full of furnishings and people cut from the pages of periodicals and sample books. In this workshop\, you’ll make your own wintry room\, taking inspiration from collage albums in the library as you learn about the history of scrapbooks. Free. Reservations required; limited to 20 participants. \nRegister now.
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/winter-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Library,Program,Workshop,Yuletide
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100302
CREATED:20240614T151054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T181533Z
UID:47906-1734019200-1734024600@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. Enjoy a cocktail and small bites as you meet the actor and great-great-grandson of literary master Charles Dickens. Request your complimentary meet-and-greet add-on when reserving tickets to the show in advance. 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. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/member-exclusive-meet-and-greet-with-gerald-charles-dickens-4/
CATEGORIES:Member,Program,Yuletide
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100302
CREATED:20241031T191221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T183331Z
UID:51208-1734012000-1734015600@www.winterthur.org
SUMMARY:Off the Shelf: America’s “Most Wonderful Time of the Year:” 1900–1959
DESCRIPTION:Lights and decorations\, trees and ornaments\, gifts in wrapping paper and ribbons\, and a feast—see and learn about America’s consumer practices and traditions through the library’s special collections. Free. Reservations required; limited to 20 participants. \nSold out.
URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/off-the-shelf-americas-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year-1900-1959/
CATEGORIES:Library,Program,Yuletide
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