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Discover how the old influences the new with crafts, games, and demonstrations inspired by the artists and makers of the Transformations: Contemporary Artists at Winterthur exhibition as they introduce design, history, and craftsmanship to kids ages 3‒10 and the adults they bring along. New activities and guests each week. On August 20, guest artist Selina Toedter …
Learn about the planning and process of growing a cut flower garden on a walk through the greenhouse area with Natasha Vadas, horticulturist. Program starts promptly at scheduled time. Included with admission. Free for Members. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts for other Garden & Estate Insider events, every Wednesday, April–October. September 4—Merino Mania …
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. After, your children will enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day's story. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time …
Celebrate Labor Day Weekend with us! Meet craftspeople from the Harmony Weavers Guild and the Society of American Period Furniture Makers (SAPFM), who will display finished products, in-progress projects, and tools to demonstrate their crafts. In addition, quilter Selina Toedter (of Bean and Toad) will finish the community quilt that was started with visitors to …
Explore the history of the first merino sheep at Winterthur on a walk to the barn where we currently have sheep and goats, led by Tyler Johnson, and Josh Horowitz, estate guides. Included with admission. Free for Members. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts for other Garden & Estate Insider events, every Wednesday, …
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. After, your children will enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day’s story. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time …
From clipped recipes to vibrant Victoriana, historical scrapbooks contain fascinating stories of people of the past. Explore some of the hundreds of scrapbooks in the Winterthur Library, featuring the humble, the heartfelt, and even the haunted and discover the process of assembling a scrapbook with Allie Alvis, special collections curator. Free. Reservations required; limited to …
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Join Delaware Master Naturalists and like-minded nature enthusiasts on a journey to capture the fascinating world around you. This walk is about viewing and capturing the perfect shot, not about photography fundamentals. Cameras & mobile phones are welcome. Included with admission. Free for Members. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts for other Garden …
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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. After, your children will enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day’s story. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time …
Learn how Winterthur staff reconcile historic design parameters with current pest, disease, and climate issues affecting trees on the property on a walk led by Allison Edmonds, arborist. Included with admission. Free for Members. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts for other Garden & Estate Insider events, every Wednesday, April–October. September 25—Appreciating Goldenrod …
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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. After, your children will enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day’s story. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time …
Discover the treasures in your own backyard on this admission-free day at Winterthur! Get outside and explore the garden, take a hayride over the hills, or learn something new in our galleries. Enjoy live music and activities around the estate such as crafting, garden hikes, and story time. Together with our community partners, Winterthur offers …
Learn about these beautiful flowers and their benefits to pollinators on a walk with Josh Horowitz, garden interpreter. Included with admission. Free for Members. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts for other Garden & Estate Insider events, every Wednesday, April–October. October 2—Plants of Oak Hill October 9—Sawmill Reforestation October 16—Brick Lookout to Bristol Summerhouse …
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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. After, your children will enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day’s story. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time …
Visit Oak Hill with Jessica Tsakiris, horticulturist, to learn about the history of and future plans for this beautiful garden area. Included with admission. Free for Members. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts for other Garden & Estate Insider events, every Wednesday, April–October. October 9—Sawmill Reforestation October 16—Brick Lookout to Bristol Summerhouse October 23—Spruce, …
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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. After, your children will enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day’s story. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time …