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WINTERTHUR
WINTERTHUR'S LIBRARY
was established in 1952 to furnish staff, students, and the general public with research materials. It has become a recognized center for the advanced study of America's artistic, cultural, social, and intellectual history from colonial times into the 2Oth century. |
An American County Estate
The former estate of Henry Francis duPont, Winterthur has
been described as America's most elegant adventure, an
incomparable experience. Just minutes from the
Brandywine Valley Inn, the museum houses a collection of
collections - more than 89,000 decorative objects made or
used in America between 1640 and 1860, including
furniture, textiles, clocks, silver, needlework, porcelain,
Oriental rugs and paintings.
Summertime brings to life natural landscapes, forest parks and exhibitions that enrich as well as enchant. And at harvest time, the foliage can only be described as breathtaking. The authentic 18th & 19th century Yuletide decorations and austerely beautiful vistas of the winter landscape are truly inspiring. In the spring, Winterthur energizes the Valley with
unique events, concerts and garden tours. Winterthur's Gardens offer a natural landscape featuring acres of rare azaleas,rhododendrons and numerous other exotic and native plants.
In October, 1992, Winterthur celebrated the largest
addition ever made to the collection with the opening
of a new exhibition building. The three new floors
have been designed to complement the 196 period
room settings in the main museum. Though not
required, Winterthur offers guided tours through the
main museum and reservations are recommended. If
you're any sort of a history enthusiast,this attraction
offers many special hours of entertainment and delight.
Open 7 days a week and most holidays.
Call Winterthur at
302.888.4600 for more information.
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AUTUMN FOLIAGE on display at Winterthur. The gardens are magnificent no matter the season.
WINTERTHUR, An American Country Estate; - See an unsurpassed collection of antiques and Americana, the Campbell's Soup Tureen Collection on permanent display, period rooms, the expansive gardens. |
