Around Town March 24

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Himalayan blue poppies are at Longwood Gardens for a short time only.

Poppies anyone? The rare Himalayan blue poppies are now at Longwood Gardens, and they’re only available for a short time — 10-14 days. The poppies are in the Orangery of Longwood’s Conservatory. It’s a once-a-year event. Plan your visit here.

Seven branches of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, a nonprofit association of YMCAs serving Chester County, are hosting Summer Camp Open House Celebrations from Friday, March 25 through Sunday, March 27. The Kennett Y’s open house is this Saturday, March 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Learn about the John Chads House from a Chadds Ford Historical Society podcast.

The Chadds Ford Historical Society has a new podcast, Saving the John Chads House. It’s the latest from the society’s Oral History Project that includes memories of the volunteers. Go here to hear the last seven podcasts, including one on Hank’s Place.

The Chester County History Center is offering a new virtual history lecture from 7-8 p.m. on March 30. The subject is Female Death Workers: A History of Death Care in Pennsylvania. Before the modern funeral industry, care for the dying and the dead fell to female relatives, neighbors, and women who offered their services for pay. This presentation will consider how women's responsibilities caring for the dying and the dead changed because of the Civil War and industrialization. The event is pay-as-you-wish, but registration is required.

Renée Taylor hits the stage at Delaware Theater Company on April 6-17.

Delaware Theatre Company announces The Nanny star Renée Taylor coming to DTC in My Life on A Diet. The one-woman show, written by Renée Taylor and Joseph Bologna, and originally directed by Bologna, runs April 6-17. Tickets are on sale now, starting at $29 for adults and $20 for students, and can be purchased online at delawaretheatre.org or by calling the box office at 302-594-1100.

The Hagley Museum has changed its spring hours on April 1. New hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the last admission at 4 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students, and $6 for kids 6-14 years of age. Admission is free for kids younger than 6, active military (with ID), and Hagley members. To visit, use the library entrance at 298 Buck Road, Wilmington, because the main entrance is temporarily closed.

 

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