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  • Curators’ Salon Series

    Curators’ Salon Series

    Painting the New Nation

    Look 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.

    Explore 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.

    Register now.

     

    Rembrandt Peale, Portrait of an Artist, 1859. Oil on canvas. Museum purchase with funds drawn from the Centenary Fund. 2026.0006.003A, B

  • Wellness Yoga

    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].

     

     

     

     

  • Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market

    Every Tuesday rain or shine, the Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market offers a variety of fresh food, local produce, flowers, handmade goods, and more from local sellers in our community. The Farmers Market will be back in Grove Park, but please note: the Grove Park Parking Lot will be closed for public parking and through traffic, as vendors will be using this space in addition to park space.

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

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

    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. 

  • DelArt: Cocktails & Conversation

    DelArt: Cocktails & Conversation

    Join fellow art lovers in Sussex County for an exclusive evening with the Delaware Art Museum.

    Discover what’s next for DelArt as we share updates on our upcoming exhibitions and programs. This reception offers a wonderful opportunity to connect with Museum staff, meet dedicated volunteers, and mingle with fellow art enthusiasts.

    Each ticket includes one complimentary drink. A delicious selection of food will also be available, along with a cash bar for additional beverages.

    We look forward to celebrating the arts with you!

    Sussex County Advisory Council

    Stuart Brahs

    Gail Gingrich

    Barbara Goetz

    Debbie Horak

    Mike Horak

    Susan Kehoe

    Christine King

    Alice Martinelli

    Nancy Sakaduski

    Leslie Sinclair

    Patty Soffronoff

    Chris Visconti

    Beth Wells

    An Attack on a Galleon, 1905 from “The Fate of a Treasure Town,” by Howard Pyle, in Harper’s Monthly Magazine, December 1905. Howard Pyle American illustrator, 1853–1911. Oil on canvas, 29 1/2 x 19 1/2 inches. Delaware Art Museum, Museum Purchase, 1912.

  • Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival

    The annual Rehoboth Beach jazz festival returns, with select performances taking place at the Convention Center. Information and tickets here.

    **The City of Rehoboth Beach does not organize the Jazz Festival, nor does it book the performers or sell the tickets. Please reach out directly to: 302-249-0809 or [email protected]

     

  • Introduction to T’ai Chi Chih

    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 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.

    Register now.

  • Wellness Yoga

    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].

     

     

     

     

  • Story Time in Enchanted Woods

    Story Time in Enchanted Woods

    Share the joy of reading while cultivating children’s interest in and appreciation for nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. Plus, enjoy a special activity on the first Thursday of every month. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time starts promptly at scheduled time and takes place weekly, April–October.

    October 1—Don’t Rake the Garden in a Party Dress by Aimee Bissonetti

    October 8—Acorn Was a Little Wild by Jen Arena

    October 15—Run Wild by David Covell

    October 22—Daylight Starlight Wildlife by Wendell Minor

    October 29—Animals in Winter by Henrietta Bancroft and Richard G. Van Gelder

    Photo by Rob Cardillo

  • Member Guided Gallery Walk

    Member Guided Gallery Walk

    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.

    Register now.

    This event is part of Member Appreciation Month. 

  • Cover to Cover, Naturally! A Nature Lover’s Book Club

    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 program, read Eco Anxiety by Heather White. Registration required. Included with admission. Members free. 

    Register now.

    Headshot by Layra Marz Photography

  • Gallery Talk: Transcendent: Landscapes of the Hudson River School with Carolyn Hauk of University of Delaware

    Gallery Talk: Transcendent: Landscapes of the Hudson River School with Carolyn Hauk of University of Delaware

    What does it mean to picture a place as “wilderness”? Join Carolyn Hauk, doctoral candidate in Art History at University of Delaware, for a gally talk that examines the relationship between tourism and 19th-century landscape painting. Through celebrated views of Niagara, the Adirondacks, South America, and the American West, she will explore how ideas of the sublime and national identity were shaped alongside histories of dispossession, exclusion, and environmental change.

    Artwork: Niagara: The American Falls (detail), ca. 1821. Alvan Fisher (1792–1863). Oil on linen. The New York Historical, gift of Arthur A. Jones, 1948.25.

  • Slow Art

    Slow Art

    In a world that often feels fast paced, it’s important to take a step back and explore alternative ways of connecting with the world around us. Slow down with a guided-looking exploration of two works of art in the Museum’s galleries. No expertise required.

  • Mayor & Commissioners Regular Meeting – 16 Oct 2026

  • Winterthur at 75: A Behind-the-Scenes Celebration

    Winterthur at 75: A Behind-the-Scenes Celebration

    Saturday, October 17, 2026

    Since 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.

     

  • 4th Annual Hip Hop Cultural Summit: Art As Activism

    4th Annual Hip Hop Cultural Summit: Art As Activism

    Graffiti takes center stage at the 4th Annual Hip Hop Cultural Summit: Art as Activism, presented in partnership with AllHipHop and Guerrilla Republik in conjunction with Stop the Violence Coalition, Inc. This free, all-ages event brings together artists, Hip Hop legends, performers, and community leaders to celebrate Hip Hop’s five elements and explore its deep connections to creative expression, activism, and social change.

    This year we’re highlighting Hip Hop as both a cultural force and a tool for activism. DelArt welcomes Hip Hop legend, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, and Public Enemy co-founder Chuck D, along with Darryl “Cornbread” McCray, the Philadelphia native widely recognized as a pioneer of modern graffiti. Experience dance performances, live DJ sets, an MC Battle, panel discussions, book signings, vendors, community conversations, and more throughout the Museum.

    Kick off the day with Live! Music Brunch, hosted by Roxy Romeo and featuring a special presentation by Ladies of Hip Hop. Explore graffiti’s history and impact through the Summit’s companion exhibition, Walls of Resistance: Art as Activism, featuring the artwork of Cornbread alongside 17 graffiti artists.

    Presented in partnership with Stop the Violence Coalition’s Peace Week Delaware, the Summit will also host the culminating Superheroes for Peace award ceremony, celebrating individuals making a positive impact in their communities.

    More information and announcement of the fireside chat special guest coming soon!

    RUN OF SHOW

    10:00 AM

    • Doors Open
    • Opening Remarks: The role of art as activism in Hip Hop culture and what to expect throughout the day.

    Throughout the Day

    • DJs sets by DJ SoulBuck and DJ Supreme hosted by T.H.E.
    • Walls of Resistance: Art as Activism Exhibition (Location: Jefferson Lobby)
    • Food vendors including La Traila de Lulu, Chelsea On Wheels, and Kaffeina cafe
    • Hip Hop-inspired vendors

    10:00 AM – 10:20 AM

    • Drumline Performance organized by Stop the Violence, Inc. (Location: Fusco Hall)

    10:20 AM – 10:30 AM

    • Land Dedication led by Brother Iz Balleto (Location: Fusco Hall)

    11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    • Live! Music Brunch Hosted by Roxy Romeo with Ladies of Hip Hop (registration required to guarantee seating) (Location: Fusco Hall)

    12:00 PM – 12:45 PM

    • DJ Supreme: The Art of Turntablist (Location: Fusco Hall)

    1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

    • Ceremony honoring Superheroes for Peace: Presented by Stop the Violence Coalition, Inc, The Academy for Peace, People to People, Moms Demand Action and Peace Week (Location: Auditorium)

    2:00 PM – 2:40 PM

    • Panel discussion with book signing: Art As Activism – A Conversation with Darryl “Cornbread” McCray
    • Moderator: James Top
    • A book signing in the Market at DelArt, immediately following the panel. (Location: Auditorium and Market at DelArt)

    3:00 PM – 3:45 PM

    • Culture Restoration Project MC Battle hosted by Champtown with beats provided by Hezekiah (Location: Auditorium)

    3:50 PM – 4:40 PM

    • Fireside Chat with AllHipHop Co-Founder Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur and featured special guest Chuck D (Location: Auditorium)

    5:00 PM

    • Closing Remarks

    Photography by HB Interceptor.