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Winterthur, An American Country Estate Winterthur, Wilmington, DE
through March 30, 2003: “Am I Not a Man and a Brother?” Decorative Arts of the Antislavery Movement Society of Winterthur Fellows Gallery March 1 – June 29 Spring Garden Walks Saturdays and Sundays, 1:30 pm. One-hour, guided walks through blooming landscapes reveal Henry Francis du Pont’s secrets of naturalistic garden design and detail. Reservations suggested. March 6 – June 15 The Incredible Elastic Chairs of Samuel Gragg This exhibition presents the inventive, inspired furniture of Samuel Gragg (1772-1855), who in 1808 patented a remarkable design for the classical-style seating that was in vogue at that time. The chair design, which he referred to as “elastic,” was fundamentally different from any other contemporary furniture, and the construction techniques used by Gragg were revolutionary. March 15 – May 5 Kid Stuff: Growing Up at Winterthur Family fun at the Galleries of Winterthur. Join us on Saturday, March 15, for the opening celebration of Kid Stuff, a new interactive exhibition that will carry “modern” children back in time to experience life as it was on the Winterthur estate in the late 1800s. through June 15, 2003 Touch-It Room Monday – Friday, 2 pm – 4:30 pm Saturday & Sunday, 12 pm – 5 pm Bring the children and touch the past in our special room for playing and learning. Stir a pot at the open-hearth setting, set the table for a tea party, dress in colonial costume, trade in the general store, and have fun imagining life long ago. Included with Estate Passport, Members free April 4, 2003 – January 6, 2004 The Winterthur Story Based on the successful 50th anniversary exhibition, Life at Winterthur: Henry Francis du PontŐs American Country Estate, The Winterthur Story explores not only our history as a great American country estate but also the lives of the people who helped make it a special place to live, work, and visit. April 12 Spirit of the Garden 9 am – 3:30 pm Capture the spirit of the garden in this one-day garden design course at Winterthur Lectures and workshops will demonstrate how the natural landscape can inspire the creation of gardens of beauty, meaning and spirit. Beginners as well as experienced gardeners will enjoy this one-day special offering. Sunday, April 20 Easter in the Garden 10 am – 3 pm Bring the whole family to Winterthur this Easter for some family fun. C. Shells, a children’s musical duo, will be back this year for two interactive performances in Enchanted Woods. Shelly Craig and Cindy Kays have performed together for the past nine years, delighting audiences with their stringed and percussion instruments and entertainment props. The Easter Bunny will also make an appearance. Face painting and fun in the ever-popular Touch-It Room round out the day’s activities. |
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