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Enjoy an hour-long journey through American music spanning the past century, performed by violinist Eliot Heaton of the Philadelphia Orchestra and pianist Thomas Weaver, associate chair of musical studies at the Curtis Institute of Music. From Aaron Copland to today’s local composers, this recital celebrates the rich and evolving musical landscape of our nation in …
George Washington’s Society of the Cincinnati Dinner Service Explore and uncover stories of remarkable examples of craftsmanship and artistry from our iconic decorative arts collection, guided by Winterthur’s experts. Afterward, enjoy a wine and cheese reception. Commissioned by Samuel Shaw, the first American merchant to trade with China, 302 pieces of the service were produced and …
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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. Drop-in classes; held in the garden, weather permitting. In inclement weather, location …
Between Folk and Fine Art: An East Tennessee Desk Explore how craftsmanship is shaped by identity, place, and maker. Through the study of this desk, new stories about the cultural richness and complexity of southern Appalachia and the creativity of its people come into view. Presented by Meredith Ahmed, Winterthur Institute cohort member and Lois …
Enjoy a walk with Tate Wright, estate guide, as he tells the story of Gatehouse Road, once the main drive on the estate. 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 …
Take a walking tour through the garden areas attributed to landscape designer and friend to Henry Francis du Pont, Marian Coffin, who was born 150 years ago. Then stop off at our tailgate in a picturesque location for lively conversation and tasty treats, including hors d’œuvres and a selection of hard and soft beverages. Registration …
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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. 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 and …
Exclusively for Members! This introductory level, easy-to-learn set of twenty movements helps dissolve tension, reduce chronic pain, and improve balance. Based on the ancient Chinese principles of activation and circulation of energy (chi), T’ai Chi Chih is an easily adaptive and enjoyable program that can be done by anyone, regardless of age or physical ability. Classes …
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. Drop-in classes; held in the garden, weather permitting. In inclement weather, location …
Dahlias are breathtakingly beautiful, and they present a unique design challenge. Join us to understand the distinctive forms of this flower and create an arrangement perfectly suited to its exquisite structure. Registration required by September 8. $90; $80 for Members. Sold out. Photo by Eileen Tercha.
Come home again to Winterthur! In celebration of our 75th anniversary, we’re inviting past and present staff, students, board members, and volunteers to join us for a day of reunions and reminiscing. Throughout the day, enjoy tours of the house and garden, lawn games along Clenny Run, and guided walks of the new At Home …
Experience ballet in a fresh way in this dazzling mixed-repertory performance featuring excerpts from beloved classical ballets alongside contemporary works created for the company. Performance only: $35–$37; $30–$32 for Members; $20 for children 12 and under. Performance and general admission: $47; $27 for children 12 and under. Ticket also includes general admission until 5:00 pm, …
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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. Drop-in classes; held in the garden, weather permitting. In inclement weather, location …
Mined Opulence: A Silver Dinner and Dessert Service from Nevada What happens when we interpret decorative art through the silver mine? During the Gilded Age, the American silver industry emerged out of the rapid growth of the mining industry in the West in the late nineteenth century, and artworks often came to express complicated ideas …
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, estate interpreter. 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 …
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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. 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 and …
Exclusively for Members! This introductory level, easy-to-learn set of twenty movements helps dissolve tension, reduce chronic pain, and improve balance. Based on the ancient Chinese principles of activation and circulation of energy (chi), T’ai Chi Chih is an easily adaptive and enjoyable program that can be done by anyone, regardless of age or physical ability. Classes …
This fall marks the 150th birthday of Marian Coffin, the pioneering woman of landscape architecture who designed gardens at Winterthur, Gibraltar, Mt. Cuba, the University of Delaware Green, and many others in the Delaware Valley and beyond. This also marks the 10-year anniversary of the launch of the University of Delaware's Bachelor of Landscape Architecture …
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. Drop-in classes; held in the garden, weather permitting. In inclement weather, location …
Join Josh Lane, furniture curator and curator of Challenging Masterpieces: Art and Identity in American Furniture, for a guided tour of the exhibition. Tours take place at 10:15 and 11:15 am. Registration required; capacity limited. Register now.
Join Josh Lane, furniture curator and curator of Challenging Masterpieces: Art and Identity in American Furniture, for a guided tour of the exhibition. Tours take place at 10:15 and 11:15 am. Registration required; capacity limited. Register now.
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 …
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 activities around the estate such as crafting, a curator-guided gallery walk, and story time. Together with our community partners, Winterthur offers fun for all, inside and out! Free. …
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. Drop-in classes; held in the garden, weather permitting. In inclement weather, location …
Take a walk with Jessica Tsakiris, horticulturist, to visit this garden area and learn about its history as well as current plants and projects. 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, …
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Exclusively for Members! This introductory level, easy-to-learn set of twenty movements helps dissolve tension, reduce chronic pain, and improve balance. Based on the ancient Chinese principles of activation and circulation of energy (chi), T’ai Chi Chih is an easily adaptive and enjoyable program that can be done by anyone, regardless of age or physical ability. Classes …
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. Drop-in classes; held in the garden, weather permitting. In inclement weather, location …
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 and …
Exclusively for Members! In this virtual lecture, walk in the footsteps of visitors to the museum and garden in the 1950s and ’60s, which included everyone from schoolchildren to America’s First Lady. In celebration of our 75th anniversary, Jeff Groff, former estate historian, will reveal Winterthur during its early years as a museum and explore …
Join Jennifer Vess, Winterthur archivist and curator of At Work at Winterthur, for a talk about the exhibition and to see a few items that didn’t make the final cut. Register now. Photo from the Winterthur Archives
Step into fall with a night of line dancing, seasonal beverages, and tasty autumn treats. Learn new moves from our line dancing instructors, enjoy games on the lawn, and relax on hay bales under the crisp autumn sky. $50; $12 for children 12 and under. Includes welcome cocktail (nonalcoholic option available), line dancing instruction, and …
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. Photos by Suchat Pederson and Bob Leitch