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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 September 10. Drop-in classes; held in the …
The March Bank in spring is wonderful, but that’s only half the story. Explore the area in fall with Colin Hadsell, horticulturist, and you’ll understand the other half. Included with admission. Free for Members. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts for other Garden & Estate Insider events, every Wednesday, April–October.
Members are invited to stop by the library any time between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm to see materials relating to the spooky season up close and chat with the library staff about the collection at this open house celebrating Halloween. Members will receive a special Winterthur bookmark while supplies last. Free. Drop-in program. Register …
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 …
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 September 10. Drop-in classes; held in the …
Hear chilling stories of people who spent earthly time on the estate. Who were they? Do they still call Winterthur home sweet home? After this guided walk with Tyler Johnson, estate interpreter, stop off at our tailgate in a secret location for lively conversation and tasty treats, including hors d’œuvres and a selection of hard …
Exclusively for Members! Discover the beauty of the fall garden on a walking tour led by Collin Hadsell, 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. Wear walking shoes and bring water, sunscreen, and bug spray. Portions of the walk may …
We are often told not to write in our books. But for historians, written-in, well-loved books are precious resources that give us a glimpse into how people read and what they valued. Allie Alvis, curator of special collections, will illuminate how worn, marked-up, repaired books communicate through the centuries, with many examples drawn from 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 September 10. Drop-in classes; held in 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 September 10. Drop-in classes; held in the …
Members receive an additional 10% off purchases at the Museum Store on the second full weekend of every month, Friday–Sunday.
Join Chris Strand, director of Winterthur, on a special walk highlighting interesting and seldom seen parts of the landscape. Included with admission. Members free. After adding general admission to your cart, please select Director’s Garden Walk under Tour Options. Meet at the Visitor Center patio. Walks start promptly at scheduled time and take place on the …
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Before the Industrial Revolution, fireplace bellows were decorative objects and essential household tools used to regulate flames. Learn about the conservation process of a deteriorating bellows in the collection and the reasoning behind treating a damaged area in a historic object with Katherine (Kiki) Peters, graduate fellow in the Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art …
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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 September 10. Drop-in classes; held in the …
Bring your objects to this free event and faculty and students of the Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation will consult on the condition, care, and possible conservation treatment of them. Paintings, textiles, works of art on paper, books and archival documents, photographic materials, furniture, and decorative, archaeological, and ethnographic objects are welcome. 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. Please note: no class on September 10. Drop-in classes; held in the …
Historic cookbooks give us a valuable glimpse into the lives of both the everyday person and society’s crème de la crème. Discover culinary trends, economic changes, and social climates as revealed in cookbooks and recipes in the library’s collection with Rebecca Parmer, library director, and Allie Alvis, special collections curator. Free. Reservations required; limited to …
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On Sale Now November 15–17, 2024 | Chase Center on the Riverfront, Wilmington, Delaware One of the most acclaimed antiques shows highlighting the best of Americana for 61 years! Don’t miss the finest offerings from more than 60 distinguished dealers at this spectacular showcase of art, antiques, and design. Opening Night Party! Thursday, November 14 …
This interactive and performative art piece will fill the Transformations: Contemporary Artists at Winterthur exhibition gallery as the factory-made Womb Chair is retooled with premade felted “puffs” and advanced embroidery stitches, re-centering experiences of female labor and an aesthetic marker of modern design under the direction of Kirin Joya Makker, lead artist and professor of …
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On Sale Now November 15–17, 2024 | Chase Center on the Riverfront, Wilmington, Delaware One of the most acclaimed antiques shows highlighting the best of Americana for 61 years! Don’t miss the finest offerings from more than 60 distinguished dealers at this spectacular showcase of art, antiques, and design. Opening Night Party! Thursday, November 14 …
On Sale Now November 15–17, 2024 | Chase Center on the Riverfront, Wilmington, Delaware One of the most acclaimed antiques shows highlighting the best of Americana for 61 years! Don’t miss the finest offerings from more than 60 distinguished dealers at this spectacular showcase of art, antiques, and design. Opening Night Party! Thursday, November 14 …
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 September 10. Drop-in classes; held in the …
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. Park in 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 September 10. Drop-in classes; held in the …
Embrace the Warmth and Wonder of the Season Saturday, November 23–Sunday, January 5 Yuletide charm meets contemporary creativity in the historic mansion, and woodland whimsy awaits outdoors. There is so much to see and do throughout the season– delight in beautifully decorated trees and marvel at a large-scale gingerbread “house” and a magical 18-room dollhouse. Enjoy …
Get a jump on your holiday shopping with local makers and creators. The outdoor Holiday Market will feature more than 30 artisans offering a variety of handmade crafts, including home décor, jewelry, artisanal and small-batch gourmet goods, original art in a variety of media, garden items, and much more! Enjoy a complimentary seasonal sparkling toast …
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 September 10. Drop-in classes; held in 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 September 10. Drop-in classes; held in the …