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From publicly posted calendar Checked Jun 13, 2026
Garden to Vase: Modern Mechanics
Create a beautiful arrangement using a design armature as the structural base, contrasting the soft organic lines of fresh flowers with an architectural,…
Cover to Cover, Naturally! A Nature Lover’s Book Club
Read books with nature in mind, then come together with Delaware Master Naturalists and others in the Hawkes Center for a casual chat and snack. For this…
Taste of Terroir: Explore the Craft of Hard Cider
Explore the craft and culture of hard cider with Claire Trindle, Pennsylvania’s first female certified pommelier and founder of Blind Bear Beverages. This…
Garden & Estate Insider: The Past and Present Cutting Gardens
Learn about the history of the cutting gardens and what is happening in the area today from Natasha Vadas, horticulturist. Included with admission. Members…
Rooted in Wellness: Tai Chi Chih and Natural Perfumes
Join us for hands-on activities that blend nature, mindfulness, and self-care in a relaxing setting, with Delaware Master Naturalists and professionals from…
Garden to Vase: Cut Flower Workshop
Snip fresh flowers from our garden, hear about H. F. du Pont’s floral legacy, and design a take-home arrangement in Winterthur’s historic greenhouse complex…
Garden & Estate Insider: Understanding Hardiness Zones and Plant Hardiness
Learn about plant hardiness and zones for our region from Ron Simpson, estate guide and Delaware Master Naturalist. Included with admission. Members free.…
Member Evening in the Garden
Exclusively for Members! Kick off the weekend early with a relaxing evening in the garden. Take an evening tram tour to relax and unwind, then listen to live…
Handcrafted
Meet artisans and craftspeople who will demonstrate the tools, techniques, and materials used to make everyday objects before mass production, electricity, and…
Garden & Estate Insider: Revolutionary Gardens
Explore sources used by the founders and their contemporaries as they planted their gardens in early America with Catharine Dann Roeber, director of academic…
Conservation Clinic
Bring in cherished objects and learn how to preserve them for future generations. From family quilts and photo albums to ceramics, portraits, furniture, and…
Rooted in Wellness: Sound Bathing
Join us for hands-on activities that blend nature, mindfulness, and self-care in a relaxing setting, with Delaware Master Naturalists and professionals from…
Patriot Sunset 5K
Race through the garden and enjoy the beauty of the scenic landscape. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this event offers a refreshing way…
Eco Explorers: Colors from Nature: Let’s Dip into Natural Dyeing
Children and their adults will enjoy hands-on activities and walks with a Delaware Master Naturalist. Learn about the natural lands at Winterthur, the plants…
Director’s Garden Walk: Marian Coffin, Landscape Architect
Join Chris Strand, director of Winterthur, on a special walk highlighting interesting and seldom seen parts of the landscape. Come prepared for a long walk and…
America’s Past and Future through Music
Enjoy an hour-long journey through American music spanning the past century, performed by violinist Eliot Heaton of the Philadelphia Orchestra and pianist…
Curators’ Salon Series
Revered Colonial Silver Look closely and uncover stories of remarkable examples of American craftsmanship and artistry from our most iconic collections, guided…
Objects Up Close Virtual Series
A Painted Tinware Writing Box Virtual Program Explore the manufacture, context, and conservation treatment of an 1800s painted tinware writing box in the…
Garden & Estate Insider: Gatehouse Road
Enjoy a walk with Tate Wright, estate guide, as he tells the story of Gatehouse Road, once the main drive on the estate. Included with admission. Members free.…
Tailgate Tour: A Marian Coffin Birthday Celebration
Take a walking tour through the garden areas attributed to landscape designer and friend to H.F., Marian Coffin, who was born 150 years ago. Then stop off at…
Introduction to T’ai Chi Chih
Exclusively for Members! This introductory level, easy-to-learn set of twenty movements helps dissolve tension, reduce chronic pain, and improve balance. Based…
Garden to Vase: Diverse Dahlias
Dahlias are breathtakingly beautiful, and they present a unique design challenge. Join us to understand the distinctive forms of this flower and create an…
Winterthur Homecoming
Come home again to Winterthur! In celebration of our 75th anniversary, we’re inviting all past and present staff, students, board members, and volunteers to…
Ballet in Bloom: First State Ballet Theatre
Experience ballet in a fresh way in this dazzling mixed-repertory performance featuring excerpts from beloved classical ballets alongside contemporary works…