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Enjoy crafts, games, and demonstrations inspired by the theme of storytelling, with each week focusing on a different aspect of creative expression. Every Tuesday features a new set of activities and a different guest artist. For ages 3–10. Drop-in program. $5; free for Members and children under age 2. Includes General Admission. July 1–Model Make …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Please note: no class on November 27, December 25 and January 1. …
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. Register now. Join our staff and invited …
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Share the joy of reading while cultivating children’s interest in and appreciation for nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. After, your children will enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day’s story. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time starts …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Please note: no class on November 27, December 25 and January 1. …
Exclusively for Members! Discover the beauty of the summer garden on a walking tour led by Collin Hadsell, horticulturist. See what’s in bloom and explore unseen or off-the-beaten-path areas of the garden. Members free. Reservations required; limited to 50 participants. Wear walking shoes and bring water, sunscreen, and bug spray. Portions of the walk may …
Enjoy crafts, games, and demonstrations inspired by the theme of storytelling, with each week focusing on a different aspect of creative expression. Every Tuesday features a new set of activities and a different guest artist. For ages 3–10. Drop-in program. $5; free for Members and children under age 2. Includes General Admission. July 1–Model Make …
Snip fresh flowers from our garden, hear about H. F. du Pont’s floral legacy, and design a take-home arrangement in Winterthur’s historic greenhouse complex with Natasha Vadas, horticulturist. Registration required by July 25. $80; $70 for Members. Register now. Join us for these upcoming workshops: September 2—Garden to Vase: Cut Flower Workshop September 17—Garden to …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Please note: no class on November 27, December 25 and January 1. …
Enjoy listening to our summer natural lands interns as they engage you with their summer project. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts as they share insights and information about Winterthur’s history, horticulture, or habitats. Activities may include a walk, talk, or demonstration and take place every Wednesday, April–October. …
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Share the joy of reading while cultivating children’s interest in and appreciation for nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. After, your children will enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day’s story. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time starts …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Please note: no class on November 27, December 25 and January 1. …
Join Chris Strand, director of Winterthur, on a special walk highlighting interesting and seldom seen parts of the landscape. Be sure to bring a flashlight and come prepared for a long walk! Included with admission, please add the walk to your order during check out. Members free but registration is required. Please note walk capacity …
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Enjoy crafts, games, and demonstrations inspired by the theme of storytelling, with each week focusing on a different aspect of creative expression. Every Tuesday features a new set of activities and a different guest artist. For ages 3–10. Drop-in program. $5; free for Members and children under age 2. Includes General Admission. July 1–Model Make …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Please note: no class on November 27, December 25 and January 1. …
Discover the fairy stories connected with many of our flowers and then stroll to the library to see charming examples of how flower fairies have been illustrated with Linda Eirhart, director of the garden. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts as they share insights and information about Winterthur’s …
Be a part of America’s 250th anniversary. America’s Tapestry is a project featuring 13 hand-embroidered panels, one for each of the original colonies, illustrating the diverse stories of individual contributions–many overlooked–that reveal the struggle for Independence. Panels are created by talented artisans from New Hampshire to Georgia. The Delaware tapestry captures a pivotal moment in …
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 …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Please note: no class on November 27, December 25 and January 1. …
Exclusively for Members! Kick off the weekend early with a relaxing evening in the garden. Take an evening tram tour to relax and unwind, then listen to live music on the lawn alongside Clenny Run. Top off your evening with ice cream or a snack, available for purchase. Free for Members and their guests. Register …
Enjoy crafts, games, and demonstrations inspired by the theme of storytelling, with each week focusing on a different aspect of creative expression. Every Tuesday features a new set of activities and a different guest artist. For ages 3–10. Drop-in program. $5; free for Members and children under age 2. Includes General Admission. July 1–Model Make …
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 …
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Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Please note: no class on November 27, December 25 and January 1. …
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 …
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Henry Francis du Pont was an expert at setting an inspired table. His bold displays of estate-grown flowers, elegant linens, and antique dinnerware enthralled his weekend houseguests. Heidi Militana, floral supervisor, will inspire and equip you to create a summertime tablescape for your outdoor space. Bring a picnic place setting and email your color scheme …
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 …
Embark on a sensory journey through Italy on this curated wine and cheese pairing experience celebrating the deep connection between land, flavor, and tradition. Terroir refers to how a region’s soil, topography, and climate influence the taste of wine. Discover how Italy’s diverse terroirs—from the rolling hills of Tuscany to the volcanic soils of Sicily—shape …
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Embark on a sensory journey through Italy on this curated wine and cheese pairing experience celebrating the deep connection between land, flavor, and tradition. Terroir refers to how a region’s soil, topography, and climate influence the taste of wine. Discover how Italy’s diverse terroirs—from the rolling hills of Tuscany to the volcanic soils of Sicily—shape …
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Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Please note: no class on November 27, December 25 and January 1. …
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. Register now.
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! …
Enjoy crafts, games, and demonstrations inspired by the theme of storytelling, with each week focusing on a different aspect of creative expression. Every Tuesday features a new set of activities and a different guest artist. For ages 3–10. Drop-in program. $5; free for Members and children under age 2. Includes General Admission. July 1–Model Make …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Please note: no class on November 27, December 25 and January 1. …
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. Register now. Join 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 …
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 …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Please note: no class on November 27, December 25 and January 1. …
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. Purchase tickets.