Member Bonus Shopping Days
Member Bonus Shopping Days
Members receive an additional 10% off purchases at the Museum Store, Friday–Sunday.
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Bank to Bend
Bank to Bend
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. Admission includes access …
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Director’s Garden & Estate Walk: Snowdrops and Other Minor Bulbs
Director’s Garden & Estate Walk: Snowdrops and Other Minor Bulbs
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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Member Bonus Shopping Days
Member Bonus Shopping Days
Members receive an additional 10% off purchases at the Museum Store, Friday–Sunday.
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America’s Tapestry Project Demonstration
America’s Tapestry Project Demonstration
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 …
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Chocolate: From Sacred Food to Modern Treat
Chocolate: From Sacred Food to Modern Treat
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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Member Bonus Shopping Days
Member Bonus Shopping Days
Members receive an additional 10% off purchases at the Museum Store, Friday–Sunday.
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Wellness Yoga
Wellness Yoga
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. …
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Garden to Vase: Wake Up Spring!
Garden to Vase: Wake Up Spring!
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. Sold out. Join us for these upcoming …
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Wellness Yoga
Wellness Yoga
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. …
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Curators’ Salon Series
Curators’ Salon Series
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. Ann Wagner, curator of decorative arts, will lead this exploration of how silversmith Paul Revere’s name appears on …
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Wellness Yoga
Wellness Yoga
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. …
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Off the Shelf: Finding American Founders in the Winterthur Library
Off the Shelf: Finding American Founders in the Winterthur Library
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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Wellness Yoga
Wellness Yoga
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. …
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Spring in the Meadow 5K
Spring in the Meadow 5K
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 …
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Eco Explorers: Barnyard Buddies
Eco Explorers: Barnyard Buddies
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 …
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Ruth Wales du Pont Collegiate Composition Competition
Ruth Wales du Pont Collegiate Composition Competition
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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Spring Fling
Spring Fling
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 …
Wellness Yoga
Wellness Yoga
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. …
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Spring Fling
Spring Fling
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 …
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Garden & Estate Insider: Daffodils of Winterthur
Garden & Estate Insider: Daffodils of Winterthur
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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America’s Tapestry Project Demonstration
America’s Tapestry Project Demonstration
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 …
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Garden to Vase: Spring Basket
Garden to Vase: Spring Basket
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. Sold out. 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 …
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Spring Fling
Spring Fling
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 …
Story Time in Enchanted Woods
Story Time in Enchanted Woods
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 …
Wellness Yoga
Wellness Yoga
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. …
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Member Bloom Report Guided Garden Walk
Member Bloom Report Guided Garden Walk
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 …
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Spring Fling
Spring Fling
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 …
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Member-Exclusive Easter Egg Hunt
Member-Exclusive Easter Egg Hunt
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. Sold out.
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