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Garden & Estate Insider: H. A. du Pont and the Civil War

Wed, Oct 14, 2026 • 10:30 AM—12:00 PM
Greenville, DE

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Learn Civil War history relating to the Brandywine Valley, drawn from the records of Henry Algernon du Pont, in a talk by Robert Booker and Tom Stack, estate guides. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts as they share insights and information about Winterthur’s history, horticulture, or habitats. Activities may include a walk, talk, or demonstration and take place every Wednesday, April–October.

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