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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, …
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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 June 17—Modern Botanical Art July 22—Sensational Summer Flowers August 5—Cutting Garden …
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 …
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.
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.
Folk Binding: The Joseph Stidham Diary Joseph H. Stidham (1788–1870) was a ropemaker and wire weaver from Wilmington, Delaware. An active diarist, and he bound his own notebooks using whatever materials he had at hand. From offcuts of leather pants, to scraps of cloth, and recycled paper, Stidham made utilitarian and charming covers for his …
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; $14 for …
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.
Enjoy a guided walk through the garden, highlighting the stories and attributes of some of Winterthur’s specimen trees, with Carol Long, manager 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 history, horticulture, or habitats. Activities may include a walk, …
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The history of selling goods and services is thrilling to behold! See eye-catching historical mail order catalogues, fascinating early price lists, and surprising sales sample books that demonstrate how craftspeople advertised their wares with Allie Alvis, curator of special collections. Free. Reservations required; limited to 30 participants. 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. …
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.
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 …
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.
Join Chris Strand, director of Winterthur, on a special walk highlighting interesting and seldom seen parts of the landscape. Be sure to dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. Included with admission, please add the walk to your order during check out. Members free but registration is required. Please note walk capacity is limited. …
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Celebrate Henry Francis du Pont’s lifelong passion for daffodils, which he began planting in the early 1900s on the March Bank. See his prized heirloom daffodils in cloudlike drifts on Sycamore Hill and beyond. Activities include guided and self-guided tours of the daffodil collection (guided tours depart hourly from the Visitor Center Patio), a daffodil …
Join Cathy Cherry of Purple Cherry Architecture & Interiors for a lively talk based on her book about her design of a grand estate on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Book signing to follow. Talk and book: $53; $43 for Members. Talk only $10; $5 for Members. Register now.
Join Chris Strand, director of Winterthur, on a special walk highlighting interesting and seldom seen parts of the landscape. Be sure to dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. Included with admission, please add the walk to your order during check out. Members free but registration is required. Please note walk capacity is limited. …
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Join Chris Strand, director of Winterthur, on a special walk highlighting interesting and seldom seen parts of the landscape. Be sure to dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. Included with admission, please add the walk to your order during check out. Members free but registration is required. Please note walk capacity is limited. …
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April 12–24, 2026 Intended for professionals in the care of cultural heritage, graduate students, and scholars of American decorative arts, this two-week immersive experience includes lectures, hands-on workshops, research opportunities, and access to the specialists, gardens, and historic architecture of Winterthur. Participants will be part of a select learning cohort and, upon completion of Winterthur …
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 walk and talk about Winterthur’s most formal garden, and one of the last gardens designed by Marian Coffin: the Sundial Garden, with Maryanna Dose, 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 …
Discover how to use branches as a design element in a natural floral arrangement. Learn to force branches and take a guided walk through the garden to enjoy spring-flowering trees. Registration required by April 5. $90; $80 for Members. Register now. Join us for these upcoming Garden to Vase workshops: May 20—Opulent Peonies June 17—Modern Botanical …
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. …
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 …
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 Slow Birding by Joan Strassmann. Registration required. Included with admission. Members free. Register now.
Plantation Goods: A Material History of American Slavery The industrializing North and the agricultural South—that’s how we have been taught to think about the United States in the early nineteenth century. But in doing so, we overlook the economic ties that held the nation together before the Civil War. We miss slavery’s long reach into …
Take a morning walk in the spring garden with a horticulturist as your guide. Then visit our plant sale in the Museum Store featuring Winterthur-propagated azaleas and more (while supplies last). Member discount restrictions apply. Registration required for garden walk only. Register now.
Celebrate timeless tunes with soprano Emily Margevich of OperaDelaware, accompanied by pianist George Hemcher, featuring songs by Irving Berlin, Cole Porters, George and Ira Gershwin, and more. Reservations required. $20–22; $18–20 for Members; $8–10 for children 12 and under. Free for children 3 and under. Register now.
The American Revolution and the Fate of the World When we think of the American Revolution, we often picture 13 colonies squaring off against the British Crown in a spirited bid for independence. But this version of the story is only half the truth—and perhaps not even the most interesting half. In this riveting 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. …
Delaware Master Naturalists will share eco-friendly activities, tips and tricks to help celebrate Mother Earth. 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. April …
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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. …
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 …
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 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; $14 for …
Threads of a Nation: Textiles That Made America 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. The salon will highlight Winterthur’s rich textile holdings, with a focus on handcrafted …
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 stroll through Azalea Woods and learn the history of how it came to be with Susan Sibley, 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 …
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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. …
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 …
A Sensible and Human Bohemia: The Utopian Moment in American Arts and Crafts, 1895–1903 At the turn of the 19th century across America, intentional communities of artists in Rose Valley, Byrdcliffe, and Roycroft were havens for handcraft, worker dignity, and the promotion of beautiful art for the masses, and were works of art in themselves—total …
Take a leisurely stroll through the garden and estate guided by one of our staff members and hear about Winterthur’s history, design, and plants. 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 beverages. Registration required. $40; $35 …
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