Enjoy spooky tales of Halloweens past and walk in the footsteps of those who have traveled here before…and possibly still do, guided by one of our staff members. Then stop off at our tailgate in a picturesque location for lively conversation and tasty treats, including hors d’oeuvres and a selection of hard and soft beverages. Registration required; capacity limited. $42; $37 for Members.
Photo from the Winterthur Archives
Join us to explore some of the hotspots for birds at Winterthur, including wetlands, meadows, and the woodlands along Clenny Run. Observe resident birds as well as migrating raptors, warblers, and sparrows. For beginning or experienced bird watchers. Bring your binoculars. Be sure to dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. $20; $10 for Members. Park in the Visitor Parking Lot and meet at the Picnic House (the small building at the far end of the lot). Walks start promptly at scheduled time. In case of inclement weather, an update message will be left at 302.888.4864 by 7:00 am on the morning of the walk. Come prepared for a long walk.
An additional Birding Walk takes place on November 11.
Dress your goblins and ghosts in their Halloween finest and join us for daytime trick-or-treating in the garden. Enjoy crafts, games, and live music. Member morning preview, 9:00–10:00 am. Included with admission. Members free. This is a drop-in event, although you may register in advance.
Based in Rehoboth Beach, Emmert Auction Associates is a family-owned and operated full-service Auction company that handles everything from personal property and estate sales to residential, commercial and land auctions of all sizes.
Cinema Arts Theater is hosting an Independent Film Festival, with select events taking place at the Convention Center.
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season.
Drop-in classes; held in the garden, weather permitting. In inclement weather, location will move indoors. Locations will be posted by the main gate and outside Brown Horticulture Center. Members only. $15 per Member per class; cash only. For more information, contact Beth Sheehy at [email protected].
Living in the Present honors Indigenous Peoples’ Month by celebrating the vibrant, living lineage of Indigenous nations across the Americas. Featuring contemporary works by Indigenous artists, the presentation bridges ancestral legacy with modern existence—honoring the past while firmly anchoring itself in the present.
Too often, mainstream narratives relegate Indigenous identity and cultures to history. Indigenous people represent thriving contemporary communities whose roots extend far beyond colonization. They continue to speak their native languages, practice ancestral traditions, and shape the modern cultural landscape.
Through this exhibition, art serves as a dynamic medium for self-expression, storytelling, and the processing of historical and contemporary trauma. Living in the Present invites visitors to experience the world through the eyes of Native artists, offering a profound understanding of modern Indigenous life, vision, and resilience.
Artwork: Immaculata (detail). Ayala. Oil on Canvas, Genuine 24k Gold Leaf.
Join us for a wonderful day of art, learning, lunch and a little early holiday shopping at the Delaware Art Museum! This special day trip offers something for everyone, with fascinating museum tours, a delicious, boxed lunch and plenty of time to explore our galleries.
Your day begins at 8:30 a.m., with departure from the Lowe’s parking lot on Route 1. We’ll arrive at the museum approximately 10:15 a.m., ready to begin our artistic adventure!
You will divide into two groups for a morning tour, then switch in the afternoon so everyone can enjoy both offerings:
Between tours, you gather for a boxed lunch in the Museum’s beautiful East Court, or, weather permitting, enjoy lunch outdoors on the terrace.
During you lunch break and after your tours, you will have free time to browse the galleries, revisit favorite works or do a little shopping at the newly reimagined DelArt Market, featuring new and exciting merchandise added every week. It’s the perfect place to find a special holiday gift—or something wonderful for yourself!
At 3:30 p.m., the bus will depart to head back to Lewes, with an expected arrival around 5:30 p.m.
Come spend the day with us and experience the Delaware Art Museum in a whole new way—a day filled with inspiration, discovery, good food and great finds!
Image from Transcendent: Landscapes of the Hudson River School: Asher B. Durand, Study from Nature: Rocks and Trees, ca. 1856. Oil on canvas. The New York Historical, gift of Mrs. Lucy Maria Durand Woodman, 1907.26.
Exclusively for Members! This introductory level, easy-to-learn set of twenty movements helps dissolve tension, reduce chronic pain, and improve balance. Based on the ancient Chinese principles of activation and circulation of energy (chi), T’ai Chi Chih is an easily adaptive and enjoyable program that can be done by anyone, regardless of age or physical ability. Classes are led by Jessica Lewis, accredited T’ai Chi Chih instructor. Classes meet outside the Picnic House in the rear of the Visitor Parking Lot and take place in the garden, weather permitting. In inclement weather, location will move indoors. Members only. $135. Registration is for all eight sessions. Capacity limited. Register by September 15. No class on October 22.
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season.
Drop-in classes; held in the garden, weather permitting. In inclement weather, location will move indoors. Locations will be posted by the main gate and outside Brown Horticulture Center. Members only. $15 per Member per class; cash only. For more information, contact Beth Sheehy at [email protected].
Unraveling ‘The Cause of Much Chagrin’: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Historic Shark and Ray Exploitation through Marine Shagreen Museum Objects
Dr. 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.
The 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.
One of the nation’s most highly acclaimed antiques shows presents a spectacular showcase of art, antiques, and design! Featuring the finest offerings from more than sixty distinguished dealers, the Delaware Antiques Show highlights the best of American antiques and decorative arts. Join us for a full schedule of exciting show features sure to captivate the sophisticated and new collector alike.
Art Is Tasty now starts at 11:00 a.m. Join us on the first Friday of each month for a guided group discussion of a work of art, then keep the conversation going while enjoying a discounted lunch at Kaffeina Cafe. To enjoy lunch at the Cafe, arrive by 10:45 a.m. to pre-order your lunch. Vouchers for 10% off lunch order can be picked up at the Front Desk upon arrival for the program.
This month will feature artwork by Violet Oakley.
Goblets, teacups, and knickknacks, oh my! See highlights from centuries of designs for ceramic and glass objects from around the world. Free. Drop-in program.
Embark on a captivating journey through time with Living in the Present: Indigenous / Native Fashion Art Show honoring Indigenous People’s Month. This unique event will explore the vibrant tapestry of Indigenous nations across the Americas, showcasing designs and an exhibition that honors the past, while living in the present.
Honoring those who came before us and the ones Living in the Present through the drums, the event will open with a drumming ceremony by the Red Blanket Singers, hosted by Chief Urie of the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape.
The fashion journey begins by honoring the rich heritage of our local communities, featuring the Delaware Nanticoke Indian and New Jersey Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal Nations, honoring the stories woven into their regalia and the spirit of the Fancy Shawl Dance. We then celebrate designer Dayesla Ixtli’s Matlatzinca and Mexica-Nahuatl ancestral roots through her exquisite artistry that comes to life in our present. The show culminates in the stunning elegance of designs by Kehala Smith, of the Tuscarora Nation Turtle Clan lineage.
We invite all attendees to visit this events companion exhibition Living in the Present, featuring artwork by Indigenous and Native artist from across the Americas. The exhibition is on view from November 4-30, 2026.
Join us for an unforgettable exploration of Indigenous culture through the art and fashion.
Left to right: Kehala Smith. Photo by Taylre Media. Dayesla Ixtli. Photo by Mauel Flores of Dream Arts Studio.
Kehala Smith
Founder & Designer | Kreations by Kehala Tuscarora Nation • Turtle Clan
Fashion is more than clothing; it’s storytelling. Kehala Smith is an Indigenous fashion designer, artist, entrepreneur, and proud mother whose creations celebrate the beauty, resilience, and living traditions of the Haudenosaunee. Through Kreations by Kehala, she transforms beadwork, quillwork, leatherwork, and contemporary design into one-of-a-kind wearable art that empowers people of every shape, size, and background. Whether she’s creating a couture runway collection or a custom piece for a client, Kehala believes everyone deserves to feel confident, beautiful, and connected to something meaningful. When she’s not designing, you’ll find her teaching traditional arts to Indigenous youth, sharing Haudenosaunee culture through workshops and performances with Jordan Smith & Dancers of the Haudenosaunee, and inspiring the next generation to embrace who they are. Her work has graced international runways including New York Fashion Week and SWAIA Native Fashion Week, been featured in Native Max Magazine and Catch the Fair One and earned First Place at the 2025 Santa Fe Indian Market. Every stitch, every bead, and every quill carries a story honoring those who came before while creating something unforgettable for those yet to come. I don’t just design clothing… I create confidence, tell our stories, and celebrate Indigenous beauty one piece at a time.
Dayesla Ixtli
Dayesla Ixti is multidisciplinary artiest originally from Tenancingo de Degollado, State of Mexico. Honoring the heritage of her homeland a historic point of convergence for the Matlatzinca and Náhuatl peoples Ixtli transforms the cultural richness of central Mexico into unique wearable art. Through the creation of handcraft headpieces, prop design and artistic makeup, her work celebrates the mysticism, botany and ancestral craftsmanship of indigenous traditions, reinterpreting native identity for the contemporary runway.
The New Covenant Presbyterian Church is hosting a service at the Convention Center.