To celebrate the 9th annual Art Museum Day, the Brandywine River Museum of Art will offer free admission and special programming on Friday, May 18, 2018. An initiative of the Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD), Art Museum Day gathers hundreds of institutions from across North America to recognize the arts and the important role that art museums play in their communities.
In addition to free admission on May 18, the Brandywine River Museum of Art will offer two Art Museum Day programs. At 11:30 a.m., visitors can join a docent-led tour of the Museum’s six galleries, exploring different highlights within the collection. At 2 p.m., Museum curators Christine Podmaniczky and Audrey Lewis will host a gallery talk focusing on “Three Generations of Wyeth Art.” The Museum also invites visitors to share their experiences on Art Museum Day via social media using the hashtags #ArtMuseumDay and #MyBrandywine.
The theme for Art Museum Day 2018 is Hyperconnected Museums, a recognition of the many ways in which museums serve as central points of connectivity within their communities, both online and in person. Art museums are often anchors for public spaces and neighborhoods, and they partner with school systems and civic organizations in ways that make their towns, cities and regions better places for everyone who lives and works there. Hyperconnected Museums also serve as engines for the creative economy, tapping the human creativity embedded in works of art—whether thousands of years old or as recent as 2018—to inspire new ideas and ways of thinking.
AAMD’s Art Museum Day is an opportunity to focus attention on the role of art museums in North America, an extension of the International Council of Museums’s (ICOM) International Museum Day. AAMD represents 240 art museums across the United States, Canada and Mexico—from regional museums in small towns to large museums in major urban centers. Last year, the Brandywine River Museum of Art—along with more than 161 other AAMD member museums—participated in Art Museum Day. A comprehensive list of participating AAMD member art museums will be available on the AAMD website. Note that while AAMD’s Art Museum Day and ICOM’s International Museum Day are formally held each year on May 18, some institutions shift their celebrations to adjacent dates.
Let your creativity blossom while you draw, paint, or photograph Mt. Cuba Center's natural, beautiful, and ever-changing gardens. Meet other participating artists and enjoy a lovely day of art and inspiration.
Although this is a free event for participating artists, registration is required. Call Mt. Cuba Center at 302.239.8807, visit our website mtcubacenter.org, or register on site. Since parking is limited, please arrive before noon to guarantee a space.
Please note that Mt. Cuba Center is a carry-in, carry-out facility. For more detailed information, review our Art Guidelines.
Rain date for the Art-In is Friday, May 25, 2018.
Mid-Atlantic serpentine barrens comprise a rare Piedmont grassland community that has been maintained for thousands of years by the magnesium-rich, calcium-poor rocks that underlie it and periodic fires, grazing, and logging activities. Many acres have been lost to development or have reverted to pine-oak forest due to lack of disturbance. Chris Hoess, Chair of the Friends of the State Line Serpentine Barrens, discusses the natural history of the site as you encounter a variety of rare and unusual species, including Michaux’s stitchwort, round-leaved fameflower, and lyre-leaved rock cress. Bring your lunch and be prepared for hiking over rocky and moderately steep terrain. Class size is limited.
Although van transportation is available from Mt. Cuba Center on a first-come, first served basis, carpooling is encouraged. For more information on travel arrangements, email us, or call 302.239.8807. For those preferring to meet at the site, driving instructions are provided upon registration.
Rain date for this trip is Sunday, May 20, 2018.
MEET THE ARTISTS CHESTER COUNTY
SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
County Studio Tour’s mission is to promote regional artists and contribute to the economic and cultural vitality of the area by presenting original artwork.
Public Archaeology Days invite volunteers to assist our professional archaeologists with site excavation, artifact screening and care. Public Archaeology Days currently center on the tailrace of the 1704 Grist Mill and the Archive, formerly a mid-eighteenth century general store. No registration required. Free to the public. All ages.
Grand Automobiles from the Country House Era
MAY 19, 2018, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
A limited number of extraordinary pre-World War II motor cars will be arrayed on the hillside of Winterthur as a representation of the automobiles that were part of the country house lifestyle. They'll be on view near the Port Royal entrance of the house. Vehicles on display will include the best of Packard, Buick, Cadillac, and Rolls-Royce. Come and enjoy a special, intimate collection of grand motor cars, made possible through the generosity of private automobile owners. Members free. Included with admission.
Lecture
As a part of the Winterthur Invitational, Edwin Benson of the Society of Automotive Historians, will present "How Cadillac became Cadillac" at 1:00 pm in the Rotunda.
Escape Brandywine is a new, historically immersive escape room experience available every Saturday this spring and summer!
PURCHASE TICKETS
Tickets are $28 per person
Tickets must be purchased in advance online, as space is limited.
Escape Brandywine is an escape room experience, set inside the historic Chads House, c.1725, located along site of the Battle of Brandywine. This escape room program is unlike any other, since it places you directly inside an authentic historical space with a Revolutionary War mission!
Escape Brandywine places participants into roles of spies on the eve of the Battle of Brandywine, and charges them with finding General Howe's battle plans that have been hidden inside the Chads House for safe keeping. Using real Revolutionary War spy techniques, codes and cyphers, players will have 60 minutes to solve puzzles that will allow them to locate the plans and escape the house to deliver the plans to George Washington!
To purchase your tickets, click here. Private escape room experiences are available for corporate outings, team building, private parties and special events! Please email [email protected] or call 610-388-7376 to check availability.
For more information about Chadds Ford Historical Society, please visit our website at http://www.chaddsfordhistory.org.
CANCELLATION: The Music in the Meadow festival, scheduled for this Saturday, May 19, at the Chadds Ford Historical Society has been cancelled due to severe weather through the weekend. With heavy rain expected during the days leading up to the event, and rain and possible thunderstorms on the day of the event, the Society’s Board of Directors decided that the best decision to insure the safety of our visitors, performers, volunteers and employees was to cancel the event. At this time there are no plans to reschedule the event in 2018. The Society apologizes for any inconvenience that this may cause.
Even with advance cancellation of this event, the Historical Society incurred substantial costs. You can help the Society weather the storm by making a donation to offset some of the costs already incurred for this event. To support the Chadds Ford Historical Society, and our mission of historic preservation, please visit www.chaddsfordhistory.org and use the “Donate” button on the welcome page.
Thank you for your support.
The Chadds Ford Historical Society (CFHS) introduces a brand-new music festival this year – Music in the Meadow! Don't miss out on joining us for this relaxed, community music fest right in the heart of Chadds Ford and the Brandywine Valley on Saturday, May 19, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
We have a fantastic line-up featuring four great local bands that will keep you rocking all day long! Music in the Meadow kicks off with West Chester’s indie rock trio, WaveRadio, at 12:30 p.m. Kennett Square’s own Rolling Thunder Blues Review brings their high-energy hard rocking blues to the meadow starting at 2:00 p.m. Classic rockers the Sin Brothers Band take the stage at 3:45 p.m. Finally, the Special Delivery Band closes out the festival with their mix of soul, funk and rock starting at 5:30 p.m. The entertainment is sponsored in part by Taylor’s Music & TribeSound Studio of West Chester, PA.
While you’re enjoying the music, you can grab a delicious bite to eat provided by one of our local restaurants, and cool down with a local wine or craft beer. Music in the Meadow also features a variety of fun and games for kids and adults alike. Hang out with friends and family and play lawn games like cornhole, giant JengaTM, Kan JamTM, horseshoes, and more. Bring a blanket and camp chairs and plan to spend the day here! Well-behaved dogs are welcome to attend too, but please keep them on a leash at all times.
Music in the Meadow is held on the grounds of Chadds Ford Historical Society, 1736 N. Creek Road, Chadds Ford, PA. Free parking is available adjacent to the festival grounds. Advance tickets are available for $15 for adults 18 and older and free for children 17 and under. CFHS members are free with membership card. Visit our website at www.chaddsfordhistory.org to purchase tickets and for additional information.
About: The Chadds Ford Historical Society is a non-profit organization based in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania since 1968. Our Vision is to serve as the gateway between Chadds Ford’s past and present. Through preservation, education and celebration, we will bring Chadds Ford to life in a way that promotes our unique history, protects our natural beauty and energizes and sustains our community into the future. We operate three historic buildings, the c. 1725 Chads House, the c. 1714 Barns-Brinton House, and the c. 1720 Chads Springhouse as well as the Barn Visitors Center. Proceeds from our events help support the Society’s educational programs and our ongoing research projects on the history of the Chadds Ford area.
We are Racing for Open Space. Proceeds from the Radnor Hunt Races benefit the open space and clean water programs of the Brandywine Conservancy. The Conservancy has protected over 63,000 acres to date. Come and enjoy the racing over the rolling hills of Radnor Hunt in Malvern. You will experience an exciting and beautiful step back in time and maybe start a spring tradition for your family and friends.
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MEET THE ARTISTS CHESTER COUNTY
SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
County Studio Tour’s mission is to promote regional artists and contribute to the economic and cultural vitality of the area by presenting original artwork.
Did you know that an exhibition can take years to create and involve dozens of people? Join senior Curator of Ceramics and Glass Leslie Grigsby, curator of Dining by Design: Nature Displayed on the Dinner Table, to learn what was involved—from picking and conserving objects to laying out display cases and selecting wall colors and more—in bringing Dining by Design to life. Members free. $15 per nonmember.
Support Family Promise while enjoying the sounds of the Choirs of Unionville,Doe Run and Bethany Presbyterian Churches
Will include traditional and contemporary choral music. A delicious Dessert Reception will be held following the concert.
A free-will offering will be received to support the work of Family Promise of Southern Chester County whose mission is to alleviate homelessness for children and their families in our community.
Hope you can come!
Sunday, May 20, 2018
3 pm Concert & 4 pm Dessert Reception
Unionville Presbyterian Church
815 Wollaston Rd, Kennett Square
For more information, call 610-347-2327
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Sunday, May 20, 2018
3 pm Concert & 4 pm Dessert Reception
Unionville Presbyterian Church
815 Wollaston Rd, Kennett Square
For more information, call 610-347-2327
Join us for our annual series in which we explore different aspects of Newlin Grist Mill's unique historical and environmental resources. Get an in-depth look at the site with programs that range from presentations by guest speakers to hands-on workshops. John Wenderoth, of The Pennsylvania and New Jersey Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation, will talk about the history of the American Chestnut, the blight that destroyed it, and the effort to restore this amazing tree to our forests.
Advance registration is requested for all programs in The Newlin Series.
Wednesdays, April–October
11:00 am, Brown Horticulture Learning Center
Go behind-the-scenes with the experts! Each week Winterthur introduces you to a specialist who will share with you his/her insights and expertise about the Winterthur Garden and estate, its history, horticulture, or the environment. Presentations may be in the form of a walk, talk, or demonstration (or a combination). About 1 hour. Members free. Included with admission.
| April 4 | The Inspiration Behind Winterthur’s New Garden Follies (talk) Interested in learning more about the inspiration behind the new Folliesexhibition? Join Carol Long, curator of the garden, as she explains the details that went into creating Winterthur’s first outdoor exhibition. |
| April 11 |
Spring Ephemerals of Azalea Woods (walk) Enjoy an early spring day in Azalea Woods. Susan Sibley, garden horticulturist, will be your guide as you witness the garden come to life with bluebells, trillium, and windflowers. |
| April 18 |
Getting to Know the Sundial Garden (walk) Originally called the April Garden, the formally designed Sundial Garden provides the framework for a carefully planned succession of blooms through the month of April. Take a walk with Garden Horticulturist Joe Lazorchak to experience and get to know the history behind this spring-blooming garden created by H. F. du Pont and Marian Cruger Coffin. |
| April 25 |
Attracting Hummingbirds with Gardens, Flowers, and Feeders (talk) Want to attract more of those brilliant-colored, ever-nimble hummingbirds to your garden? Come learn all about hummingbird gardening with Ron Simpson, Winterthur garden guide and New Castle County master gardener. |
| May 2 |
Winterthur’s Flowering Trees (walk) This walk, led by Director of Garden & Estate Chris Strand, will feature our beautiful and familiar dogwoods and redbuds but also highlight exceptional specimen trees at Winterthur, such as magnolias, dove trees, crabapples, and cherries. H. F. du Pont designed his spring garden as a celebration of color, and these flowering trees play a pivotal role in his composition. |
| May 9 | Amazing Azaleas (walk) Acres of colorful azaleas and rhododendrons brighten the early May garden. Join Linda Eirhart, director of horticulture and senior curator of plants, for a stroll through Azalea Woods to learn why Mr. du Pont “was fired with a desire to plant azaleas in all directions.” |
| May 16 |
A Passion for Peonies (walk) Take a walk through the Peony Garden with Garden Horticulturist Michelle Stapleford. The large collection of A. P. Saunders hybrids flaunts colors as diverse as yellow, red, white, lavender, and fabulous pink. Take in the spectacle and learn all about the care and maintenance of herbaceous and tree peonies. |
| May 23 | How to Make a Pollinator House (demo) Encourage beneficial insects in your garden by creating a pollinator house! Join Suzanne French, garden horticulturist, for a demonstration on how to make one of these structures using Winterthur’s own pollinator house as inspiration. |
| May 30 | The Joy of Sketching Outdoors (demo/walk) Discover your inner artist while taking in the beauty of the Winterthur Garden and estate. With the firm belief that anyone can draw, Erica Anderson, assistant curator of education/garden programs, will show you how easy it is to make a nature sketchbook for capturing your special moments in the great outdoors. Basic drawing supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring along your own. |
WHAT: 14th Annual Emergency Medical Services Awards Ceremony
WHEN: Thursday, May 24, 2018 7:00pm
WHERE: Red Clay Room Kennett Fire Company 423 Dalmation Street Kennett Square, PA
On Thursday, May 24, 2018 The Chester County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Council, Inc. will recognize emergency responders from across the County at their 14th Annual Awards Ceremony. This event coincides with National EMS Week to recognize and celebrate the achievements of the Chester County EMS system and personnel over the past year. It is expected that over 300 EMS personnel and their families and a number of elected officials will be in attendance.
Weeds are an inevitable nuisance for gardeners, so being able to accurately ID them helps keep them at bay! Learn how to recognize the most common annual and perennial lawn and garden weeds using leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds. The spring section focuses on early season weeds, and the fall section covers species that should be removed before winter, making next year’s garden more maintenance free. Ecologically friendly methods of managing weed infestations are discussed and demonstrated in both sections. Participants are welcome to bring in specimens for identification.
Rain date for this class is Thursday, May 31, 2018.
Our Antiques Show weekend starts off with our Preview Party on Friday evening, May 25. This celebration allows for a first look at the extraordinary objects and furniture beautifully displayed by the dealers in the courtyard and throughout the museum. And, it’s not just the antiques that are tempting! A delicious array of passed hors-d'oeuvres along with many other culinary creations will be found Fine antiques including furniture, rugs, porcelain, needlework and much more from 26 distinguished dealers from the mid-Atlantic and beyond will be on sale. Proceeds from this annual fundraising event benefit the Museum Volunteers’ Purchase Fund, and Art Education and Programming
https://335.blackbaudhosting.com/335/Antiques-Show-Preview-Party-25May2018-2
Sponsors
CRW Graphics, The Inn and Spa at Montchanin Village, The Kitchen Sink and Back Burner Restaurant and Tavern.
Media Sponsors
Main Line Today, Delaware Today
Peter W. Chillingworth, Show Manager
Tickets are $125 per member and $150 per non-member and include valet parking, open bar, and abundant hors-d'oeuvres throughout the museum. Then, just when you think the party is over, desserts and coffee are served. Exquisite flower arrangements and live music create a very festive atmosphere throughout the museum.
to purchase tickets go to:
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– 47th Annual Antique Show
Sat – May 26 – Mon May 28, 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Admission: $20 - tickets can be purchased at the door
Fine antiques including furniture, rugs, porcelain, needlework and much more from 26 distinguished dealers from the mid-Atlantic and beyond will be on sale. Proceeds from this annual fundraising event benefit the Museum Volunteers’ Purchase Fund, and Art Education and Programming, Tickets can be purchased at the door.
Sponsors
CRW Graphics, The Inn and Spa at Montchanin Village, The Kitchen Sink and Back Burner Restaurant and Tavern.
Media Sponsors
Main Line Today, Delaware Todhttp://www.brandywine.org/museum/events/47th-annual-antiques-showay
Peter W. Chillingworth, Show Manager
For detail list of vendors, check on line http://www.brandywine.org/museum/events
http://www.brandywine.org/museum/events/47th-annual-antiques-show
l 610.388 8326 or 6103882700 for more ticket information
Get a closer look at trades of the eighteenth century in Newlin’s “History at Work” series. Members of Newlin Grist Mill’s staff, volunteers, and outside artisans will demonstrate their crafts and talk with visitors about how different trades and skills were integral to life in colonial Pennsylvania and to the operation of Newlin Grist Mill. These demonstrations take place on the last Saturday of the month between 10:00am and 3:00pm.
April 28th: Beer Brewing
May 26: Cooperage
June 30: Spinning & Weaving
July 28: Tinsmithing
August 25: Paper Marbling & Bookbinding
September 29: Joinery
October 27: Food Preservation
“History at Work” is free and open to the public of all ages.
Join TLC apiarist, Mike Langer, for an inside look at the busy, buzzy world of honeybees. Get a close-up look at a hive during routine inspection while gaining practical beekeeping knowledge. Don't miss this great opportunity for non-beekeepers, prospective beekeepers and new beekeepers interested in seeing another apiary. Protective veils will be available. If you have your own gear, please bring it along!
Next scheduled OHD on June 16.
Escape Brandywine is a new, historically immersive escape room experience available every Saturday this spring and summer!
PURCHASE TICKETS
Tickets are $28 per person
Tickets must be purchased in advance online, as space is limited.
Escape Brandywine is an escape room experience, set inside the historic Chads House, c.1725, located along site of the Battle of Brandywine. This escape room program is unlike any other, since it places you directly inside an authentic historical space with a Revolutionary War mission!
Escape Brandywine places participants into roles of spies on the eve of the Battle of Brandywine, and charges them with finding General Howe's battle plans that have been hidden inside the Chads House for safe keeping. Using real Revolutionary War spy techniques, codes and cyphers, players will have 60 minutes to solve puzzles that will allow them to locate the plans and escape the house to deliver the plans to George Washington!
To purchase your tickets, click here. Private escape room experiences are available for corporate outings, team building, private parties and special events! Please email [email protected] or call 610-388-7376 to check availability.
For more information about Chadds Ford Historical Society, please visit our website at http://www.chaddsfordhistory.org.
Join Newlin's staff naturalist for an afternoon of exciting environmental activities. Look for the pop-up naturalist tent in different parts of the park and discover the plants and animals that call Newlin home. While specific activities will vary by theme, you can expect to find interactive demonstrations, live specimens, games and crafts, and fun for the whole family!
In 2018, our naturalist will pop-up from 1pm to 5pm on the following Saturdays:
April 28: Animal Homes
May 26: Wonderful Wildflowers
June 30: Frogs & Toads
July 28: Plant Superheroes
August 25: Stream Life
September 29: Persistent Pollinators
October 27: Mighty Oaks
The Pop-Up Naturalist Program is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome.
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East Bradford Township and CCWA - Paradise Farm Camps will host the seventh annual Trail Blazer Run on Saturday, June 16, on the Paradise Farm Camps property located at 1300 Valley Creek Road in Downingtown. There will be two events, a 5-mile trail run and a 1 ½ mile family fun hike. All proceeds from the event go directly towards the East Bradford Township public trails program. Victory Brewing Company is sponsoring a party after the race during which all participants will receive a free cold beer (root beer for minors). Victory will have additional food and beverage available for purchase. Registration for the 5-mile trail run is $25 until June 15 and $30 on race day. Individual registration for the 1 ½ mile family fun hike is $20 until June 15 and $25 on race day. To register in advance and pay with a credit card, entrants should register online at https://www.runtheday.com/register/detail/trail-blazer-run-sponsored-by-victory-brewing-co1. Onsite registration begins at 2:30 p.m., the race starts at 4 p.m.The Trail BlazerRun will be held rain or shine and fees are non-refundable. For more information, contact Rich Phifer at 610-436-5108, ext. 108 or visit https://www.runtheday.com/register/detail/trail-blazer-run-sponsored-by-victory-brewing-co1.
In late March, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018, giving military veterans greater access to non-invasive, non-addictive pain relief through chiropractic care at more Veterans’ Affairs (VA) facilities throughout the country.
With the new measure in place, Chadds Ford-based chiropractor, Dr. Tom Bianco, is on a crusade to educate local veterans and their families about the benefits of chiropractic care, dispel concerns about treatment, and introduce them to the highly-specialized Gonstead technique.
“This legislation is a great start in continuing to care for those who served our nation,” said,” Dr Bianco. “Many of our veterans suffer from extreme back pain and other musculoskeletal conditions resulting from their service. However, there is reluctance in many to seek chiropractic treatment out of fear and misconceptions. Having used Gonstead for more than 25 years of practice, I have genuinely healed people who suffered debilitating pain and had no hope. I want to make a difference”
Now through August 31st, Dr, Thomas Bianco of Bianco Family Chiropractic is offering free individual evaluations, diagnostic X-rays, and personalized exercise regimens to get military heroes on their way to feeling good.
Currently, veterans have access to chiropractic services at more than 70 major VA treatment facilities in the United States, but nearly 100 VA sites offer little to no availability. This disparity comes at a time when the need for drug-free options for musculoskeletal conditions is urgent. VA data cites “diseases of the musculoskeletal system/connective system” such as back pain as the No. 1 ailment experienced by veterans returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan who access VA treatment. Moreover, surveys show that, like the civilian population, many veterans struggle with prescription painkiller (opioid) addiction.
“The Gonstead Technique is the gold standard of chiropractic care,” said Dr. Bianco. “It goes beyond what many chiropractors consider a spinal assessment. It is such a specialized approach that I am one of fourteen physicians in Pennsylvania with the credentials to practice it.”
For more information about Bianco Family Chiropractic or schedule a free consultation, call 484-840-9100 or visit biancofamilychiropractic.com .
About Bianco Family Chiropractic
Established in 1996, Bianco Family Chiropractic tailors a chiropractic and wellness program specifically targeted to each patient’s needs, using the least invasive, yet highly-effective, techniques and services.
Founded by Dr. Thomas Bianco, the Chadds Ford-based practice is built on the principles and techniques of world-renowned chiropractor, Dr. Clarence S.Gonstead.
The Gonstead Technique goes beyond what many chiropractors consider a spinal assessment by conducting a thorough analysis of the spine using five criteria to detect the presence of the vertebral subluxation complex - visualization, instrumentation, static palpation, motion palpation, X-ray analysis.
Since its inception, Bianco Family Chiropractic has successfully restored the health and functionality of thousands of patients suffering with everything from stiff necks and aching backs to ruptured and extruded discs in the lumbar spine and much more.
For more information about Bianco Family Chiropractic, visit biancofamilychiropractic.com or call 484-840-9100.
A living wreath combines the decorative beauty of traditional holiday wreaths with live plants. Using Mt. Cuba Center’s plant introduction, Viola walteri ‘Silver Gem’, learn how to create and maintain a beautiful wreath to use as a stunning centerpiece on a patio table or as a unique wall hanging. Bring gardening gloves and a box to transport your arrangement home. All materials are included in the registration fee.
Wednesdays, April–October
11:00 am, Brown Horticulture Learning Center
Go behind-the-scenes with the experts! Each week Winterthur introduces you to a specialist who will share with you his/her insights and expertise about the Winterthur Garden and estate, its history, horticulture, or the environment. Presentations may be in the form of a walk, talk, or demonstration (or a combination). About 1 hour. Members free. Included with admission.
| April 4 | The Inspiration Behind Winterthur’s New Garden Follies (talk) Interested in learning more about the inspiration behind the new Folliesexhibition? Join Carol Long, curator of the garden, as she explains the details that went into creating Winterthur’s first outdoor exhibition. |
| April 11 |
Spring Ephemerals of Azalea Woods (walk) Enjoy an early spring day in Azalea Woods. Susan Sibley, garden horticulturist, will be your guide as you witness the garden come to life with bluebells, trillium, and windflowers. |
| April 18 |
Getting to Know the Sundial Garden (walk) Originally called the April Garden, the formally designed Sundial Garden provides the framework for a carefully planned succession of blooms through the month of April. Take a walk with Garden Horticulturist Joe Lazorchak to experience and get to know the history behind this spring-blooming garden created by H. F. du Pont and Marian Cruger Coffin. |
| April 25 |
Attracting Hummingbirds with Gardens, Flowers, and Feeders (talk) Want to attract more of those brilliant-colored, ever-nimble hummingbirds to your garden? Come learn all about hummingbird gardening with Ron Simpson, Winterthur garden guide and New Castle County master gardener. |
| May 2 |
Winterthur’s Flowering Trees (walk) This walk, led by Director of Garden & Estate Chris Strand, will feature our beautiful and familiar dogwoods and redbuds but also highlight exceptional specimen trees at Winterthur, such as magnolias, dove trees, crabapples, and cherries. H. F. du Pont designed his spring garden as a celebration of color, and these flowering trees play a pivotal role in his composition. |
| May 9 | Amazing Azaleas (walk) Acres of colorful azaleas and rhododendrons brighten the early May garden. Join Linda Eirhart, director of horticulture and senior curator of plants, for a stroll through Azalea Woods to learn why Mr. du Pont “was fired with a desire to plant azaleas in all directions.” |
| May 16 |
A Passion for Peonies (walk) Take a walk through the Peony Garden with Garden Horticulturist Michelle Stapleford. The large collection of A. P. Saunders hybrids flaunts colors as diverse as yellow, red, white, lavender, and fabulous pink. Take in the spectacle and learn all about the care and maintenance of herbaceous and tree peonies. |
| May 23 | How to Make a Pollinator House (demo) Encourage beneficial insects in your garden by creating a pollinator house! Join Suzanne French, garden horticulturist, for a demonstration on how to make one of these structures using Winterthur’s own pollinator house as inspiration. |
| May 30 | The Joy of Sketching Outdoors (demo/walk) Discover your inner artist while taking in the beauty of the Winterthur Garden and estate. With the firm belief that anyone can draw, Erica Anderson, assistant curator of education/garden programs, will show you how easy it is to make a nature sketchbook for capturing your special moments in the great outdoors. Basic drawing supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring along your own. |