• The Brandywine Museum of Art will soon be offering guided tours of N.C. Wyeth’s monumental mural, Apotheosis of the Family, 1932, now housed in a specially designed round barn on Point Lookout Farm—the home of N.C.’s grandson, artist Jamie Wyeth—in nearby Wilmington. Measuring 19 by 60 feet, this mural is the largest work ever created by the artist. Starting in late 2025, limited guided tours will be available through advance reservations only. These tours will offer visitors the exclusive opportunity to experience this mural up close in an intimate setting, all while learning more about the artist’s mural practice and the massive conservation project undertaken to restore this painting. Tours will include admission to the Brandywine Museum of Art, where visitors can see a large selection of paintings by N.C. Wyeth from his career spanning four decades, as well as works by Andrew, Jamie, Henriette, and Carolyn Wyeth. Sign up here to be the first to hear about bookings for the 2025 tour dates.
• Saturday, Nov. 8, is Concord Township’s Veterans Day Gance and Social at the BYC O’Donoghue Field House at 41 S. Thornton Road. The event runs from 7-10 p.m. Admission is free, and the event is open to all. There will be music, refreshments, games, and good times. RSVP to toparksandrec@concordtownship.org or call 610-459-8911, ext. 105.
• It’s a family learning experience at Longwood Gardens with Family Workshop: Harvest Creations. This is a hands-on family workshop. Using such natural materials as pinecones, dried plants, and more, each family member will craft their own beautiful autumn wreath. Then, use your creativity to transform these same materials into whimsical woodland critters to use as autumnal decorations at home. Connect with nature and each other while creating memories (and decorative treasures) that last forever. This workshop is designed for adults and children to learn together. The $60 fee includes one adult (19+) and one child (ages 5-9). Up to two additional guests may be added for $15 each. All materials included. Fee includes all-day admission to the Gardens on the day of the program. The event is Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10-11 a.m. Register here.
• There’s going to be a “Road Show Style” appraisal event in Westtown Township on Thursday, Nov. 6. The event, to be held at Oakbourne Mansion, 1014 S Concord Road, features auctioneer, author, and radio show host Mike Ivankovich. Bring an item to be appraised and discover its value! Free to attend, registration required. It begins at 6:30 p.m. with a pre-event gathering at 6. Registration is required to have an item appraised and is limited to Westtown residents. To register, please call 610-692-1930 – ask for Sue. All are welcome to attend as audience members, regardless of residency. If you’d like to join us for refreshments and enjoy the show, please click here to sign up or email parkrec@westtown.org.
• Chadds Ford Township Residents Association will be holding its annual Flag Retirement ceremony at the Brandywine Battlefield Park on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m.
About Rich Schwartzman
Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.
