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Exclusively for Members! Join us for a series of Members-only events looking behind the scenes during our seasonal closure. Go “Inside Winterthur” with our staff and learn about what it takes to maintain the museum, garden, and library. Each week highlights a different department and will include talks, Q&A’s, demonstrations and more. Meet at 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. …
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. …
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 Eleanor Shippen, curator of the library exhibit #AllinFortheSemiquin, to learn about postcards as objects and how they help commemorate American anniversaries. Register now.
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. …
Bring in cherished objects and learn how to preserve them for future generations. From family quilts and photo albums to ceramics, portraits, furniture, and everything in between, conservation staff and students will hear the stories of your objects and share condition assessments, treatment recommendations, and display and storage advice. Your advance registration allows us to …
Exclusively for Members! Discover the beauty of the winter garden on a walking tour led by Collin Hadsell, lead 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. Walks leave promptly from the Visitor Center unless otherwise noted. In case of inclement …
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. …
Adornment and Allegiance: Tortoiseshell and the Formation of American Identity The eagle has long been a symbol of American pride, but a tortoiseshell comb in the Albany Room invites us to consider the role of another animal. Hawksbill turtles, from which tortoiseshells are painfully taken, swam oceans away from the emerging nation. This distance did …
Genealogy in Early America In 18th-century America, genealogy was more than a simple record of family ties--it was a powerful force that shaped society. Karin Wulf’s book, Lineage: Genealogy and the Power of Connection in Early America. delves into an era where individuals, families, and institutions meticulously documented their connections. It reveals the profound importance of …
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. …
Members receive an additional 10% off purchases at the Museum Store, Friday–Sunday.
Celebrate the early-spring garden and bulb display on the beautiful March Bank with a day of events. The event gets its name from the du Pont family custom of walking the path from the March Bank to Magnolia Bend at this time of year looking for the first flowers in the garden. Author Rick Darke …
Members receive an additional 10% off purchases at the Museum Store, Friday–Sunday.
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 …
Take a walk through the garden with Chris Strand, director of Winterthur, as your expert guide. Included with admission. Members free. Meet at the Visitor Center patio. Walks start promptly at scheduled time and take place on the second Saturday of the month, year-round. Register now. Join us for additional Director’s Garden & Estate Walks …
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Members receive an additional 10% off purchases at the Museum Store, Friday–Sunday.
Explore the cultural evolution of chocolate across continents and centuries with chocolate sommelier Estelle Tracy. Featuring historical recipes and images from the collection, this illustrated talk celebrates the country’s 250th anniversary, focusing on colonial-era chocolate preparations and offering a taste of how early Americans experienced it. $22; $20 for Members. Includes tasting set of three …
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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. …
Celebrate the awakening of spring with an arrangement full of all the shades of green, the favorite color of Henry Francis du Pont. Your design inspiration will come from a presentation about how he used this color throughout his home. Registration required by March 8. $90; $80 for Members. Register now. Join us for these upcoming …
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. …
Revered Colonial Silver Look closely and uncover stories of remarkable examples of American craftsmanship and artistry from our most iconic collections, guided by Winterthur’s experts. Afterward, enjoy a wine and cheese reception in the Charleston Dining Room. Winterthur displays the only known six-tankard set stamped with silversmith Paul Revere’s name. The tankards are a national …
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. …
The Winterthur Library is a treasure trove of documents related to iconic and lesser-known American founders, from John Hancock’s autograph and Abigail Adams’ letters to records of local leaders and participants in the American experiment. Join Catharine Dann Roeber, director of academic affairs, as she highlights evidence of the founders’ political and personal lives through …
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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. …
Seasoned runner and casual walkers will enjoy this 5K course through rolling meadows and the budding spring garden, all against the scenic backdrop of the wider Winterthur landscape. $35. Registration includes a glass of beer in a Winterthur pint glass, a Philly pretzel, and live music at a scenic location on the estate. Proceeds support …
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 …
Join the American Pops Orchestra for the premiere of original works by the finalists in the orchestra’s competition. Each composition is inspired by Winterthur’s collections, garden, and history. 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 …
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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. …
Join us during spring break to celebrate the things that make the season special and discover the ways springtime has been celebrated throughout the ages. Play games, make crafts, hear stories, and see demonstrations that explore the new life emerging at Winterthur—from bluebirds to daffodils. Drop-in program. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. Spring …
Join us during spring break to celebrate the things that make the season special and discover the ways springtime has been celebrated throughout the ages. Play games, make crafts, hear stories, and see demonstrations that explore the new life emerging at Winterthur—from bluebirds to daffodils. Drop-in program. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. Spring …
Learn about the history, care, and future plans of the dazzling daffodil collection at Winterthur with Lori Shnick, associate curator, plant records and GIS, and Emily Perry, plant curatorial and GIS fellow. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts as they share insights and information about Winterthur’s history, horticulture, …
Continue reading "Garden & Estate Insider: Daffodils of Winterthur"
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 …
Use herbs and flowers to design a mixed basket that will bring the spring season into your home. Registration required by March 22. $90; $80 for Members. Register now. Join us for these upcoming Garden to Vase workshops: April 15—Branching Out May 20—Opulent Peonies (two sessions) June 17—Modern Botanical Art July 22—Sensational Summer Flowers August …
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 during spring break to celebrate the things that make the season special and discover the ways springtime has been celebrated throughout the ages. Play games, make crafts, hear stories, and see demonstrations that explore the new life emerging at Winterthur—from bluebirds to daffodils. Drop-in program. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. Spring …
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. Plus, enjoy a special activity on the first Thursday of every month. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time starts promptly at scheduled time …
Exclusively for Members! Discover the beauty of the spring garden on a walking tour led by Collin Hadsell, lead 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. Walks leave promptly from the Visitor Center unless otherwise noted. In case of inclement …
Join us during spring break to celebrate the things that make the season special and discover the ways springtime has been celebrated throughout the ages. Play games, make crafts, hear stories, and see demonstrations that explore the new life emerging at Winterthur—from bluebirds to daffodils. Drop-in program. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. Spring …
Hop on down with your little bunnies to hunt for Easter eggs in the garden. While you’re here, stop in the Galleries for Spring Fling. Members only; Members free. Registration required; capacity limited. Rain date, April 4. Register now.