BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-// - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://delawareads.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T150000 DTSTAMP:20260919T114321Z CREATED:20260919T114321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T114321Z UID:10008088-1789812000-1789830000@delawareads.com SUMMARY:Winterthur Homecoming DESCRIPTION:Come home again to Winterthur! In celebration of our 75th anniversary\, we’re inviting past and present staff\, students\, board members\, and volunteers to join us for a day of reunions and reminiscing. Throughout the day\, enjoy tours of the house and garden\, lawn games along Clenny Run\, and guided walks of the new At Home at Winterthur  exhibition\, which explores the estate’s history. Librarians and the archivist will be available to capture stories and share special objects from the collection. Bring a picnic or purchase food and drink. Whether you spent years at Winterthur or just a season\, this is a chance to come back\, reconnect\, and celebrate Winterthur’s past\, present\, and future together. $5 per person; includes General Admission.\n\nRegister now. URL:https://delawareads.com/event/winterthur-homecoming/ CATEGORIES:Activity,Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://delawareads.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Archival-Composites-32-spdJqQ.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T160000 DTSTAMP:20260919T114602Z CREATED:20260919T114602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T114602Z UID:10008091-1790089200-1790092800@delawareads.com SUMMARY:Research at Winterthur Speaker Series DESCRIPTION:Mined Opulence: A Silver Dinner and Dessert Service from Nevada \nWhat happens when we interpret decorative art through the silver mine? During the Gilded Age\, the American silver industry emerged out of the rapid growth of the mining industry in the West in the late nineteenth century\, and artworks often came to express complicated ideas about politics\, extractive industry\, and land. Based on research in her forthcoming book\, The American Silverscape\, Dr. Christine Garnier\, assistant professor of art history\, University of California\, Santa Barbara\, will only scratch the surface of this complex historical moment through Tiffany & Co.’s dinner and dessert service for the family of Comstock billionaire John Mackay\, all made from silver extracted from the Consolidated Virginia Mine in Virginia City\, Nevada. \nThe Research at Winterthur series\, presented by the Library\, Research Fellowship Program\, and Continuing Education\, showcases new projects and publications that tap into our rich collections and resources\, unveiling innovative perspectives for exploring the fascinating stories that objects can tell about people and our shared past. Registration required. Included with admission. Members free. \nRegister now. \nAn additional program takes place on November 5. URL:https://delawareads.com/event/research-at-winterthur-speaker-series/ CATEGORIES:Lecture,Museum,Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://delawareads.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Garnier_Detail-of-Foot-Ice-Cream-Dish-of-the-Mackay-Service-scaled-2GBITu.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T110000 DTSTAMP:20260919T115008Z CREATED:20260919T115008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T115008Z UID:10008097-1790331300-1790334000@delawareads.com SUMMARY:Member Preview of Challenging Masterpieces DESCRIPTION:Join Josh Lane\, furniture curator and curator of Challenging Masterpieces: Art and Identity in American Furniture\, for a guided tour of the exhibition. Tours take place at 10:15 and 11:15 am. Registration required; capacity limited. \nRegister now. URL:https://delawareads.com/event/member-preview-of-challenging-masterpieces/ CATEGORIES:Member,Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://delawareads.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Title-graphic-small-qvY73T.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T120000 DTSTAMP:20260919T115049Z CREATED:20260919T115049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T115049Z UID:10008098-1790334900-1790337600@delawareads.com SUMMARY:Member Preview of Challenging Masterpieces DESCRIPTION:Join Josh Lane\, furniture curator and curator of Challenging Masterpieces: Art and Identity in American Furniture\, for a guided tour of the exhibition. Tours take place at 10:15 and 11:15 am. Registration required; capacity limited. \nRegister now. URL:https://delawareads.com/event/member-preview-of-challenging-masterpieces-2/ CATEGORIES:Member,Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://delawareads.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Title-graphic-small-qvY73T.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T160000 DTSTAMP:20260919T115208Z CREATED:20260919T115208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T115208Z UID:10008100-1790416800-1790438400@delawareads.com SUMMARY:Discover Winterthur DESCRIPTION:Discover the treasures in your own backyard on this admission-free day at Winterthur. Get outside and explore the garden or learn something new in our galleries. Enjoy activities around the estate such as crafting\, a curator-guided gallery walk\, and story time. Together with our community partners\, Winterthur offers fun for all\, inside and out! Free. Activities offered until 4:00 pm. Museum and galleries open until 5:00 pm.\nPlease be aware that parking is limited\, and we expect a large turnout early in the day. Please visit any time but consider arriving later. You will have plenty of time to enjoy all Winterthur has to offer. \nVisitor Center \n\nStop by the New Castle County Libraries table to decorate your own bookmark and learn about the free services the library offers including 3D printing\, museum pass checkouts\, concerts and classes\, job search help\, and more.\nLearn about Read Aloud Delaware’s Volunteer Reading Program and LENA Start—a free program designed to guide parents of newborns to 3-year-olds as they prepare their child for kindergarten. Enjoy a giveaway of new and gently used books for children and a patriotic visit and story time with Pete the Cat.\nVisit the Kennett Underground Railroad Center table and learn about the mission\, special events\, and guided bus tours of this organization that tells the stories of the people helped by the Underground Railroad on their journey to freedom.\nLearn how Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research rescues and rehabilitates birds that are injured\, orphaned\, or affected by oil and other contaminants. Discover the role birds play in our ecosystem\, get tips on how you can support local wildlife\, and explore how conservation efforts help protect our feathered neighbors for future generations.\nVisit with two bunnies from The Barn at Spring Brook Farm\, which helps children with disabilities connect with animals and nature.\nEnjoy a performance by The Rainbow Chorale of Delaware\, a non-auditioned LGBTQ+ and allies community chorus. Performances at 10:15 am and 11:15 am.\n\nGreenhouse Area \n\nMeet Sarah Bourne Rafferty of Atwater Designs\, see her recent creations\, and watch her create works of art using cyanotype\, the oldest photographic process.\nVisit Mt. Cuba Center’s space to learn how the center serves as a botanical garden dedicated to the conservation of native plants and their habitats.\nLearn which vegetables can be seeded for the fall season and see demonstrations of seeding and transplanting vegetables into containers from the Food Bank of Delaware. Take free seeding supplies to try your new skills at home.\nStop by the Best Buddies Delaware table to learn more about their mission of inclusion and their current programs offered throughout Delaware. Make a friendship bracelet or participate in other fun kindness-themed crafts.\nSpinning a Yarn: Wool at Winterthur\nJoin Matthew Monk\, associate textile curator\, and friends as they spin\, dye\, and weave using wool from the Winterthur merino sheep. See and feel textile work in action\, ask questions\, and learn about our sheep\, wool\, and the historical processing\, dyeing\, and use of wool.\nWatch members of the Harmony Weavers Guild and FiberGuild demonstrate various techniques\, including spinning fiber into yarn using drop spindles\, traditional spinning wheels\, or electronic spinners; weaving yarn into textiles on portable looms; knitting with traditional needles or a knitting machine; and kumihimo\, a Japanese braiding technique.\nVisit The Wheelmen to explore the heritage of early American bicycles. Meet members who restore and ride vintage bicycles\, research cycling history\, share stories\, and keep skills from cycling’s golden era (through 1932) alive. Demonstrations at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm.\nClimb aboard Winterthur’s firetruck and discover its fascinating history and role in protecting the estate.\nPot\, Plant\, and Grow! Decorate your own terra cotta pot with a garden-inspired design\, plant a seed\, and make a wooden garden marker for your soon-to-be sprout.\n\nWest Gallery Circle \n\nVisit Guiding Paws of Delaware\, who raise puppies that will become life-changing Seeing Eye dogs for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The Seeing Eye\, founded in 1929\, works to enhance the independence\, dignity\, and self-confidence of blind people through the use of Seeing Eye dogs.\nEnjoy music by the Newark Ukesters\, 11:00am–1:00 pm\n\nGalleries Reception Area \n\nJoin Josh Lane\, furniture curator\, at 1:00 pm for a Gallery Walk through his new exhibition\, Challenging Masterpieces: Art and Identity in American Furniture\, which highlights more than 70 standout pieces from the collection\, each selected for its exceptional craftsmanship\, inventive design\, or use of rare and unexpected materials. Please meet in the Galleries by 12:50 pm. Space is limited.\nPop by the Delaware Division of the Arts for a hands-on art activity that kids and adults can create together and take home.\nStop at the People to People Delaware table to pick up a free peace sticker and play their global kids’ game to win a prize.\nVisit the Delaware Historical Society table to hear stories about the history of the first state.\nVisit the First State Mini Club’s table highlighting the 250th anniversary of the United States and experience their interactive miniatures display.\nStop by the Winterthur Library’s table to see items from 18th-century America and from the early days of the museum.\n\nRotunda \n\nJoin Duwenavue Santé Johnson\, Radical Americana artist and Winterthur Maker-Creator fellow\, at 11:00 am and learn how to hand-embroider a star on wool and embellish it with glass beads. For ages 15 and up.\n\nRegister now. \nPhoto by Becca Mathias URL:https://delawareads.com/event/discover-winterthur/ CATEGORIES:Activity,Kids & Families,Museum,Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://delawareads.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Winterthur-August2022-BeccaMathias-7984-3-ktsCqa.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T190000 DTSTAMP:20260919T115604Z CREATED:20260919T115604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T115604Z UID:10008106-1790877600-1790881200@delawareads.com SUMMARY:Winterthur in the Time of Jackie Kennedy Virtual Lecture DESCRIPTION:Exclusively for Members! In this virtual lecture\, walk in the footsteps of visitors to the museum and garden in the 1950s and ’60s\, which included everyone from schoolchildren to America’s First Lady. In celebration of our 75th anniversary\, Jeff Groff\, former estate historian\, will reveal Winterthur during its early years as a museum and explore how it was further transformed after H. F. du Pont’s death in 1969. Lecture followed by Q&A. Registration required. Free. \nRegister now. URL:https://delawareads.com/event/winterthur-in-the-time-of-jackie-kennedy-virtual-lecture/ CATEGORIES:Lecture,Member,Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://delawareads.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/P242_11WC10_JKennedy-4-scaled-KEMvjo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T163000 DTSTAMP:20260919T121015Z CREATED:20260919T121015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T121015Z UID:10008126-1791727200-1791736200@delawareads.com SUMMARY:Curators’ Salon Series DESCRIPTION:Painting the New Nation \nLook closely and uncover stories of remarkable examples of American craftsmanship and artistry from our most iconic collections\, guided by Winterthur’s experts. Afterward\, enjoy a wine and cheese reception. \nExplore the artistic legacy of the Peale family of painters with Dr. Kedra Kearis\, associate curator of art and visual culture. $85; $75 for Members. Reservations required. Capacity limited. \nRegister now. \n  \nRembrandt Peale Portrait of Mary Jane Peale\, Rubens’ Daughter\, 1859. Oil on canvas. Museum purchase with funds drawn from the Centenary Fund. 2026.0006.003A\, B URL:https://delawareads.com/event/curators-salon-series/ CATEGORIES:Lecture,Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://delawareads.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Portrait-of-Mary-Jane-Peale-Rubens-Daughter-DKcJZ7.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T120000 DTSTAMP:20260919T121411Z CREATED:20260919T121411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T121411Z UID:10008132-1792062000-1792065600@delawareads.com SUMMARY:Member Guided Gallery Walk DESCRIPTION:Exclusively for Members! Learn about the history of Winterthur through stories and objects while also hearing the behind the scenes work that went into the At Home at Winterthur exhibition on a guided gallery walk with Eileen Scheck\, manager of tour programs. Members free. \nRegister now. \nThis event is part of Member Appreciation Month.  URL:https://delawareads.com/event/member-guided-gallery-walk/ CATEGORIES:Lecture,Member,Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://delawareads.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/At-Home-At-Winterthur-logo-1-2-scaled-aIee8d.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T153000 DTSTAMP:20260919T121534Z CREATED:20260919T121534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T121534Z UID:10008134-1792229400-1792251000@delawareads.com SUMMARY:Winterthur at 75: A Behind-the-Scenes Celebration DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 17\, 2026\nSince 1951\, Winterthur has inspired visitors and scholars alike. This symposium is celebration of founder Henry Francis du Pont’s enduring legacy in American material culture and horticulture. After morning lectures about current and future research initiatives\, have a choose-your-adventure experience (10 available) in the museum\, garden\, or library. A bagged lunch with special Winterthur cookie is included with registration. Member-exclusive registration available from July 13–26. General registration available starting July 27. \n  URL:https://delawareads.com/event/winterthur-at-75-a-behind-the-scenes-celebration/ CATEGORIES:Activity,Garden,Library,Member,Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://delawareads.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WinterthurAt75-i8qBM3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T120000 DTSTAMP:20260919T122024Z CREATED:20260919T122024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T122024Z UID:10008140-1792666800-1792670400@delawareads.com SUMMARY:Member Guided Gallery Walk DESCRIPTION:Exclusively for Members! Learn about the history of Winterthur through stories and objects while also hearing the behind the scenes work that went into the At Home at Winterthur exhibition on a guided gallery walk with Eileen Scheck\, manager of tour programs. Members free. \nRegister now. \nThis event is part of Member Appreciation Month.  URL:https://delawareads.com/event/member-guided-gallery-walk-2/ CATEGORIES:Lecture,Member,Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://delawareads.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/At-Home-At-Winterthur-logo-1-2-scaled-aIee8d.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T160000 DTSTAMP:20260919T122103Z CREATED:20260919T122103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T122103Z UID:10008141-1792674000-1792684800@delawareads.com SUMMARY:Conservation Clinic DESCRIPTION:Bring in cherished objects and learn how to preserve them for future generations. From family quilts and photo albums to ceramics\, portraits\, furniture\, and everything in between\, conservation staff and students will hear the stories of your objects and share condition assessments\, treatment recommendations\, and display and storage advice. \nYour advance registration allows us to match you with someone who specializes in conservation of your object\, whether it is a painting\, textile\, works of art on paper\, book\, archival document\, photograph\, furniture\, or three-dimensional object (glass\, ceramics\, metals\, organics). \nFree. By appointment only. Call 800.448.3883\, x7029 to make an appointment. Limit three objects of the same media per 30-minute appointment. No monetary appraisals given. \nConservation Clinics are also offered on December 10\, 2026 and March 4 and April 1\, 2027. \nPhoto by Evan Krape URL:https://delawareads.com/event/conservation-clinic/ CATEGORIES:Conservation,Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://delawareads.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/cas-wudpac-student_conservators-050721-219-scaled-fTe6ix.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T120000 DTSTAMP:20260919T123032Z CREATED:20260919T123032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T123032Z UID:10008155-1793876400-1793880000@delawareads.com SUMMARY:Research at Winterthur Speaker Series DESCRIPTION:Unraveling ‘The Cause of Much Chagrin’: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Historic Shark and Ray Exploitation through Marine Shagreen Museum Objects \nDr. Rachel M. Winter will speak about her ongoing research into identifying the seas and species exploited to produce marine shagreen using nearly two dozen objects in Winterthur’s collections she studied in consultation with Winterthur scientists\, conservators\, and curators. Dr. Winter’s project “‘The Cause of Much Chagrin’: Marine Shagreen as a Tool for Elasmobranch Historical Ecology\,” was funded by a National Endowment for the Humanities Postdoctoral Fellowship at Winterthur in 2025. \nThe Research at Winterthur series\, presented by the Library\, Research Fellowship Program\, and Continuing Education\, showcases new projects and publications that tap into our rich collections and resources\, unveiling innovative perspectives for exploring the fascinating stories that objects can tell about people and our shared past. Registration required. Included with admission. Members free. \nRegister now. URL:https://delawareads.com/event/research-at-winterthur-speaker-series-2/ CATEGORIES:Lecture,Museum,Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://delawareads.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Winter_1960.0071-A-B-xBu5In.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T113000 DTSTAMP:20260919T123437Z CREATED:20260919T123437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T123437Z UID:10008161-1794306600-1794310200@delawareads.com SUMMARY:Objects Up Close Virtual Series DESCRIPTION:An “English” Liquor Chest Revisited \nLearn about the complex history of an early 19th-century chest with mahogany veneer and satinwood inlay. Where was it originally made\, and what changes to it reshaped its identity and may have resulted in its survival to the present day? Presented by Matthew Becue\, Lois F. McNeil Fellow\, Winterthur Program in American Material Culture. Registration required. Free. \nRegister now. URL:https://delawareads.com/event/objects-up-close-virtual-series/ CATEGORIES:Lecture,Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://delawareads.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/OUCchest-1959.2778-view-2-QV42qh.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261127T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261127T160000 DTSTAMP:20260919T044348Z CREATED:20260919T044348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T044348Z UID:10008004-1795773600-1795795200@delawareads.com SUMMARY:Holidays at Hagley DESCRIPTION:Hagley’s holiday season\, featuring Holiday Home and Garden Tours\, the Gingerbread House Contest\, Santa Day\, and Holiday Nights Tours\, November 27\, 2026 through January 1\, 2027 (closed Christmas Eve/Day). URL:https://delawareads.com/event/holidays-at-hagley/ LOCATION:Hagley Museum & Library\, 200 Hagley Creek Road\, Wilmington\, DE\, 19807\, United States CATEGORIES:History,Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://delawareads.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Hagley_Museum_Pencil_Sketch_Sharp_Sign.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261127T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261128T200000 DTSTAMP:20260919T124748Z CREATED:20260919T124748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T124748Z UID:10008180-1795798800-1795896000@delawareads.com SUMMARY:Holiday Nights DESCRIPTION:Extended Evening Hours | 5:00-8:00 pm\nTake a candlelit tour of the house plus live music\, cozy firepits\, specialty cocktails\, and seasonal fare at the café. In addition to the Yuletide Tour\, festivities include traditional favorites such as an original gingerbread display and grand dollhouse\, plus special events at the library\, live music\, workshops\, holiday shopping\, and more. \nPurchase tickets. \nWorkshops\n\nSaturday\, November 28: \n\nHandmade Holiday Treasures\, 5:00–7:00 pm\n\n\n\nGather & Graze: Charcuterie Workshop\, 6:00–7:00 pm URL:https://delawareads.com/event/holiday-nights/ CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Kids & Families,Museum,Workshop,Yuletide ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://delawareads.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DSC08992-Enhanced-NR-6-scaled-uOCAEf.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T113000 DTSTAMP:20260919T125235Z CREATED:20260919T125235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T125235Z UID:10008187-1796121000-1796124600@delawareads.com SUMMARY:Objects Up Close Virtual Series DESCRIPTION:Portrait of Catherine de Visme Browne\nWhen Henry Francis du Pont purchased this portrait and installed it prominently in Montmorenci Stair Hall\, it was identified simply as an “American Empire Portrait.” Yet it is not a mere likeness. This portrait of Catherine de Visme Browne by Ezra Ames depicts a young woman of great intellect\, beauty\, and ability\, and also presents an embodiment of taste and moral character within the cultural aspirations of the nation. It offers an authoritative statement—first for the Browne family and later for du Pont—about cultural refinement and aspiration\, as expressed through material depictions. The talk is presented by Kayleigh Danowski\, Lois F. McNeil Fellow\, Winterthur Program in American Material Culture. Registration required. Free. \nRegister now. URL:https://delawareads.com/event/objects-up-close-virtual-series-2/ CATEGORIES:Museum,Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://delawareads.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Catherine-de-Visme-Browne-by-Ezra-Ames-c.-1800-1806-FwlV59.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T200000 DTSTAMP:20260919T125552Z CREATED:20260919T125552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T125552Z UID:10008192-1796403600-1796500800@delawareads.com SUMMARY:Holiday Nights DESCRIPTION:Extended Evening Hours | 5:00-8:00 pm\nSoak in the evening glow of the house decked in its holiday glory or toast marshmallows by the outdoor fire pits. Tap your toes to the sounds of the area’s best musicians\, savor a seasonal cocktail\, and see our magical gingerbread and doll houses. \nPurchase tickets. \nWorkshops & Programs\nFriday\, December 4: \n\nGather & Graze: Charcuterie Workshop\, 6:00–7:00 pm\nA Christmas Carol. 6:00–7:30 pm URL:https://delawareads.com/event/holiday-nights-2/ CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Kids & Families,Museum,Workshop,Yuletide ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://delawareads.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DSC08992-Enhanced-NR-6-scaled-uOCAEf.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T140000 DTSTAMP:20260721T133459Z CREATED:20260721T133212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T133459Z UID:10008005-1796468400-1796479200@delawareads.com SUMMARY:Santa at Hagley DESCRIPTION:Santa Claus visits Hagley for photos and holiday fun in the Hagley Barn. URL:https://delawareads.com/event/santa-at-hagley/ LOCATION:Hagley Museum & Library\, 200 Hagley Creek Road\, Wilmington\, DE\, 19807\, United States CATEGORIES:History,Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://delawareads.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Hagley_Museum_Pencil_Sketch_Sharp_Sign.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T140000 DTSTAMP:20260919T130517Z CREATED:20260919T130517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T130517Z UID:10008205-1796821200-1796824800@delawareads.com SUMMARY:Research at Winterthur Speaker Series DESCRIPTION:A Nation Unraveled \nDuring the American Civil War\, clothing became central to the ways people waged war and experienced its cost. Through the clothes they made\, wore\, mended\, lost\, and stole\, Americans expressed their allegiances\, showed their love\, confronted their social and economic challenges\, subverted expectations\, and\, ultimately\, preserved their history. As the collections they left behind make clear\, Civil War Americans believed clothing was not merely a reflection of one’s class\, gender\, race\, military rank\, political ideology\, or taste. Instead\, Northerners and Southerners alike understood that clothing—from the weave of a fabric to the style and make of a coat—had the power to affect people’s way of living through the war’s tumult. In this lecture\, Sarah Jones Weicksel discusses her new book\, A Nation Unraveled: Clothing\, Culture\, and Violence in the American Civil War Era (University of North Carolina Press)\, a material history of war.   \nThe Research at Winterthur series\, presented by the Library\, Research Fellowship Program\, and Continuing Education\, showcases new projects and publications that tap into our rich collections and resources\, unveiling innovative perspectives for exploring the fascinating stories that objects can tell about people and our shared past. Registration required. Included with admission. Members free. Lecture followed by book signing. \nRegister now. URL:https://delawareads.com/event/research-at-winterthur-speaker-series-3/ CATEGORIES:Lecture,Museum,Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://delawareads.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/R@W_2-fROXeP.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T160000 DTSTAMP:20260919T130811Z CREATED:20260919T130811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T130811Z UID:10008209-1796907600-1796918400@delawareads.com SUMMARY:Conservation Clinic DESCRIPTION:Bring in cherished objects and learn how to preserve them for future generations. From family quilts and photo albums to ceramics\, portraits\, furniture\, and everything in between\, conservation staff and students will hear the stories of your objects and share condition assessments\, treatment recommendations\, and display and storage advice. \nYour advance registration allows us to match you with someone who specializes in conservation of your object\, whether it is a painting\, textile\, works of art on paper\, book\, archival document\, photograph\, furniture\, or three-dimensional object (glass\, ceramics\, metals\, organics). \nFree. By appointment only. Call 800.448.3883\, x7029 to make an appointment. Limit three objects of the same media per 30-minute appointment. No monetary appraisals given. \nConservation Clinics are also offered on March 4 and April 1\, 2027. \nPhoto by Evan Krape URL:https://delawareads.com/event/conservation-clinic-2/ CATEGORIES:Conservation,Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://delawareads.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/cas-wudpac-student_conservators-110221-760-scaled-YTYTmt.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T200000 DTSTAMP:20260919T131016Z CREATED:20260919T131016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T131016Z UID:10008212-1797008400-1797105600@delawareads.com SUMMARY:Holiday Nights DESCRIPTION:Extended Evening Hours | 5:00-8:00 pm\nSoak in the evening glow of the house decked in its holiday glory or toast marshmallows by the outdoor fire pits. Tap your toes to the sounds of the area’s best musicians\, savor a seasonal cocktail\, and see our magical gingerbread and doll houses.  \nPurchase tickets. \nWorkshops & Programs\nFriday\, December 11:  \n\nThe Perfect Pair: A Cider and Cheese Tasting\, December 11\, 6:00–7:30 pm\n\nSaturday\, December 12: \n\nCandlelight Concert\, 6:00–7:00 pm URL:https://delawareads.com/event/holiday-nights-3/ CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Museum,Workshop,Yuletide ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://delawareads.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DSC08992-Enhanced-NR-6-scaled-uOCAEf.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T140000 DTSTAMP:20260919T131808Z CREATED:20260919T131808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T131808Z UID:10008224-1797339600-1797343200@delawareads.com SUMMARY:Research at Winterthur Speaker Series DESCRIPTION:America’s First Woman Botanist \nJane Colden (1724–1760) was America’s first woman botanist\, yet her contributions to the field of remain little-known and her writings are mostly unpublished. Enjoy this lecture restoring Colden’s life and work\, in her own writings\, her father’s correspondence\, and botanic sources of the 18th century with Fenella Greig Heckscher\, author of Jane Colden’s Botanic Manuscript: The Legacy of America’s First Woman Botanist.  \nThe Research at Winterthur series\, presented by the Library\, Research Fellowship Program\, and Continuing Education\, showcases new projects and publications that tap into our rich collections and resources\, unveiling innovative perspectives for exploring the fascinating stories that objects can tell about people and our shared past. Registration required. Included with admission. Members free. Lecture followed by book signing. \nRegister now. URL:https://delawareads.com/event/research-at-winterthur-speaker-series-4/ CATEGORIES:Lecture,Museum,Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://delawareads.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/R@W-VcuWdl.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR