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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. …
Take a walk through an area of the garden that has many hidden histories and achievements as you travel to Browns Woods and Meadow with Tyler Johnson, tour program assistant. 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. …
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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. …
Exclusively for Members! Discover the beauty of the early fall 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 …
This course, presented by Kedra Kearis, associate curator of art and visual culture, and offered by the Barnes Foundation, is an introduction to early American painting from the colonial period through the 19th century. Examples will be drawn from Winterthur’s collection of paintings, prints, and wallpapers. What do these works tell us about the tensions and …
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Get up close to big equipment, suit up in firefighter gear, take a hayride, and more on this day of farm-style fun. Included with admission. Members free. This is a rain or shine, drop-in event, although you may register in advance. Register now. Sponsored by the state of Delaware on behalf of the DE529 Education …
Exclusively for Members! Enjoy an extra hour of farm-style fun for kids big and small. Get up close to trucks and tractors, check out other vehicles and equipment, suit up in firefighter gear, take a hayride, and even milk a mechanical cow. Members free. This is a rain or shine, drop-in event. Sponsored by the …
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. …
A Kick in the Flask: Saving an 18th-Century Ceramic from a Salty Fate An American earthenware flask, inscribed with a humorous epithet, suffered from a proliferation of salts that damaged the vessel’s glaze. Hear about lab experiments, historical research, and scientific analysis that led to a treatment plan to restore it. The talk is presented …
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Join us to explore some of the hotspots for birds at Winterthur, including wetlands, meadows, and the woodlands along Clenny Run. Observe resident birds as well as migrating raptors, warblers, and sparrows. For beginning or experienced bird watchers. Bring your binoculars. Be sure to dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. $20; $10 for …
Learn about the history of Oak Hill and its plants on a walk with Jessica Tsakiris, horticulturist. 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, …
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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. …
Children and their adults will enjoy hands-on activities and walks with a Delaware Master Naturalist. Learn about the natural lands at Winterthur, the plants and animals living here, and how naturalists and citizen scientists work to care for them. Children will receive a special pin for each Eco Explorer program they attend. Registration required; capacity …
This new course introduces participants to the objects, materials, and tools of a specific era. You will develop skills in identifying, assessing, and contextualizing furniture through visual analysis. The program also includes a guided visit to the Delaware Antiques Show for a curated preview of items. Each session builds on the last, deepening understanding and …
Join Chris Strand, director of Winterthur, on a special walk highlighting interesting and seldom seen parts of the landscape. Included with admission. Members free. After adding general admission to your cart, please select Director’s Garden Walk under Tour Options. Meet at the Visitor Center patio. Walks start promptly at scheduled time and take place on the …
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Bring your projects and supplies and join other creatives to craft together in the autumn garden and hear from experts will speak about building a business, seeking grant opportunities, and more. 10:15–10:45 am: Who Are You Not To? How to Make the Thing You Love Create the Life You Want Get inspired by Sarah Bourne …
See materials from the library’s special collections focused on German and German American art, brewing, and autumn. Drop in to learn more about these historical works and enjoy turning pages in them yourself. Free. Drop-in program.
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 Civil War history relating to the Brandywine Valley, drawn from the records of Henry Algernon du Pont, in a talk by Robert Booker and Tom Stack, estate guides. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts as they share insights and information about Winterthur’s history, horticulture, or habitats. Activities may …
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Decorate a gourd for the fall season using flowers dried by the Winterthur floral team. Dried flowers were used throughout Winterthur’s history to enhance the beauty of the house, and the Dried-Flower Tree is one of the iconic sights on the annual Yuletide Tour. Registration required by October 5. $80; $70 for Members. Sold out. …
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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 Why I Wake Early: New Poems by Mary Oliver. Registration required. Included with admission. Members free. Register now.
Scattered and Fugitive Things: On the History and Future of Black Collections Black collectors of the early 20th century created the first enduring set of African American archives, an act of celebration and defiance that has benefited generations of scholars and readers. Dr. Laura E. Helton, associate professor of English and history at the University …
This new course introduces participants to the objects, materials, and tools of a specific era. You will develop skills in identifying, assessing, and contextualizing furniture through visual analysis. The program also includes a guided visit to the Delaware Antiques Show for a curated preview of items. Each session builds on the last, deepening understanding and …
Celebrate autumn, Oktoberfest-style. Stroll through the garden and savor craft beers from local breweries while enjoying lively music and the charm of festive German-inspired décor. Wander the scenic grounds, ride a garden tram through the landscape, and indulge in delicious seasonal fare. It’s the perfect way to toast fall in a setting as vibrant as …
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 us to explore some of the hotspots for birds at Winterthur, including wetlands, meadows, and the woodlands along Clenny Run. Observe resident birds as well as migrating raptors, warblers, and sparrows. For beginning or experienced bird watchers. Bring your binoculars. Be sure to dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. $20; $10 for …
Camellias are popular garden plants in the South but they can sometimes be tricky to grow in the mid-Atlantic. Ron Simpson, estate guide, will share the criteria to successfully grow camellias in Delaware and surrounding areas. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts as they share insights and information …
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Explore the concept of terroir—the unique combination of soil, climate, and geography that shapes the flavor, texture, and aroma of both wine and cheese. Savor locally crafted wines from Penns Woods Winery, paired with artisanal cheeses from regional farms. Each tasting highlights how the land itself leaves a signature on what we enjoy at the …
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Exclusively for Members! The museum collection contains many examples of mourning jewelry, including a brooch containing locks of hair from George and Martha Washington. Learn about the history, creation, and use of these unique adornments worn to commemorate the death of a loved one. Free. Reservations required. Register now.
Explore the concept of terroir—the unique combination of soil, climate, and geography that shapes the flavor, texture, and aroma of both wine and cheese. Savor locally crafted wines from Penns Woods Winery, paired with artisanal cheeses from regional farms. Each tasting highlights how the land itself leaves a signature on what we enjoy at the …
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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. …
This new course introduces participants to the objects, materials, and tools of a specific era. You will develop skills in identifying, assessing, and contextualizing furniture through visual analysis. The program also includes a guided visit to the Delaware Antiques Show for a curated preview of items. Each session builds on the last, deepening understanding and …
Dress your goblins and ghosts in their Halloween finest and go trick-or-treating in the garden. Enjoy crafts, games, and live music. Included with admission. Members free. This is a drop-in event, although you may register in advance. Register now.
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 …
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 some of the unique, interesting, and sometimes rare plants growing on the estate, including both native and non-native species, from large trees to small herbaceous plants, with Ron Simpson, estate guide. 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 …
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Please note: due to forecasted weather, this event has been cancelled. Enjoy a spooky stroll to some of Winterthur’s haunted spots with Tyler Johnson, assistant manager of estate tour programs. Then stop off at our tailgate in a secret location for lively conversation and tasty treats, including hors d’oeuvres and a selection of hard and soft …
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. …
This new course introduces participants to the objects, materials, and tools of a specific era. You will develop skills in identifying, assessing, and contextualizing furniture through visual analysis. The program also includes a guided visit to the Delaware Antiques Show for a curated preview of items. Each session builds on the last, deepening understanding and …