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).
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Yuletide at Winterthur
Home for the Holidays
Open Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Holiday Nights starting Friday, November 27 | Fridays & Saturdays, open until 8:00 pm. Excludes December 26 and January 1.
Home is a reflection of who we are and what we hold dear. Our Yuletide Tour celebrates home and all things home can mean—a place, the people, the food, the music, the traditions, and more. At Home at Winterthur and Challenging Masterpieces are open in the Galleries, and the estate is bedecked inside and out, all to welcome you to join us and feel at home this and every season at Winterthur.
Included with admission. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Early closure on Christmas Eve. Open New Year’s Day. See hours.
Purchase tickets online or call 800.448.3883.
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Holiday Nights
Extended Evening Hours | 5:00-8:00 pm
Take 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.
Workshops
Friday, November 27:
Saturday, November 28:
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Hammered Copper Leaf Ornaments
Create two handmade copper leaf ornaments while learning essential metalsmithing techniques. Students will hammer texture into the copper, shape each leaf, polish the metal to beautifully reflect the Christmas lights, and finish their ornaments with wire hangers and colorful beads. This festive workshop is perfect for beginners. Registration required; capacity limited. Supplies included. $45. Includes admission to Holiday Nights. -
Christmas Tree Lighting
Every year on the Friday evening following Thanksgiving, the Rehoboth Beach community officially welcomes the holiday season with a tree lighting event at the bandstand. Join us at 6:30 pm as we sing along to favorite holiday tunes and then help us countdown to the lighting of the community tree.
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Saltwater Roots Boutique Event
Saltwater Roots Boutique is hosting a holiday shopping event at the Convention Center.
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Pumpkin Pie 5K
Run off some of those holiday calories in this Seashore Striders 5K, which begins and finishes at Grove Park.
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Yuletide at Winterthur
Home for the Holidays
Open Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Holiday Nights starting Friday, November 27 | Fridays & Saturdays, open until 8:00 pm. Excludes December 26 and January 1.
Home is a reflection of who we are and what we hold dear. Our Yuletide Tour celebrates home and all things home can mean—a place, the people, the food, the music, the traditions, and more. At Home at Winterthur and Challenging Masterpieces are open in the Galleries, and the estate is bedecked inside and out, all to welcome you to join us and feel at home this and every season at Winterthur.
Included with admission. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Early closure on Christmas Eve. Open New Year’s Day. See hours.
Purchase tickets online or call 800.448.3883.
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Handmade Holiday Treasures
Celebrate the season with a workshop that blends artistry and handmade charm. Explore a variety of paper crafting techniques as you create a detailed pop-up card and three jingle bell ornaments, each inspired by traditional winter florals and foliage. No experience needed—just bring your imagination and return home with festive, handcrafted keepsakes to treasure or share. $35. Registration required; capacity limited. Includes admission to Holiday Nights.
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Gather & Graze: Charcuterie Workshop
Craft a festive charcuterie board filled with holiday delicacies, including an assortment of artisanal cured meats, local cheeses, rosemary-scented crackers, dried figs, seasonal fruits, and more. $75. Registration required; capacity limited. Includes admission to Holiday Nights.
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Yuletide at Winterthur
Home for the Holidays
Open Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Holiday Nights starting Friday, November 27 | Fridays & Saturdays, open until 8:00 pm. Excludes December 26 and January 1.
Home is a reflection of who we are and what we hold dear. Our Yuletide Tour celebrates home and all things home can mean—a place, the people, the food, the music, the traditions, and more. At Home at Winterthur and Challenging Masterpieces are open in the Galleries, and the estate is bedecked inside and out, all to welcome you to join us and feel at home this and every season at Winterthur.
Included with admission. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Early closure on Christmas Eve. Open New Year’s Day. See hours.
Purchase tickets online or call 800.448.3883.
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Wellness Yoga
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].
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Yuletide at Winterthur
Home for the Holidays
Open Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Holiday Nights starting Friday, November 27 | Fridays & Saturdays, open until 8:00 pm. Excludes December 26 and January 1.
Home is a reflection of who we are and what we hold dear. Our Yuletide Tour celebrates home and all things home can mean—a place, the people, the food, the music, the traditions, and more. At Home at Winterthur and Challenging Masterpieces are open in the Galleries, and the estate is bedecked inside and out, all to welcome you to join us and feel at home this and every season at Winterthur.
Included with admission. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Early closure on Christmas Eve. Open New Year’s Day. See hours.
Purchase tickets online or call 800.448.3883.
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Objects Up Close Virtual Series
Portrait of Catherine de Visme Browne
When 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.
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Yuletide at Winterthur
Home for the Holidays
Open Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Holiday Nights starting Friday, November 27 | Fridays & Saturdays, open until 8:00 pm. Excludes December 26 and January 1.
Home is a reflection of who we are and what we hold dear. Our Yuletide Tour celebrates home and all things home can mean—a place, the people, the food, the music, the traditions, and more. At Home at Winterthur and Challenging Masterpieces are open in the Galleries, and the estate is bedecked inside and out, all to welcome you to join us and feel at home this and every season at Winterthur.
Included with admission. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Early closure on Christmas Eve. Open New Year’s Day. See hours.
Purchase tickets online or call 800.448.3883.
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Wellness Yoga
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].
