BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library - ECPv5.14.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.winterthur.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library 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:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T150000 DTSTAMP:20250117T015131 CREATED:20240205T144638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T144640Z UID:45057-1714658400-1714662000@www.winterthur.org SUMMARY:Off the Shelf Series: Books-a-Buzz DESCRIPTION:Explore works in the library that feature insects with Allie Alvis\, special collections curator. See dresses embellished with beetle wings\, discover how scientists classify insects\, learn how to spot the work of a bookworm\, and explore how our many-legged friends appear as decorative motifs throughout the centuries. Free. Reservations required; limited to 20 participants. \nRegister now. URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/off-the-shelf-series-books-a-buzz/ CATEGORIES:Library,Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winterthur.org/wp-content/uploads/PARMER_LIBRARY_Off-the-Shelf-bugs.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T153000 DTSTAMP:20250117T015131 CREATED:20240417T133225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T163237Z UID:46506-1714658400-1714663800@www.winterthur.org SUMMARY:Embroidering the Landscape: Women\, Art and the Environment in British North America\, 1740-1770 Lecture DESCRIPTION:Discover how and why 18th-century American women depicted landscapes in their needlework and gain a fresh understanding of their lives and relationship to the natural world and culture around them. Using examples drawn from Winterthur’s collections and from other museums\, Andrea Pappas\, associate professor at Santa Clara University\, will discuss key elements of her book\, Embroidering the Landscape: Women\, Art and the Environment in British North America\, 1740‒1770. Included with admission. Members free. To unlock Member pricing when registering online\, login\, select general admission\, and then select the lecture under tour options. \nRegister now.  URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/embroidering-the-landscape-women-art-and-the-environment-in-british-north-america-1740-1770-lecture/ CATEGORIES:Lecture,Member,Museum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T170000 DTSTAMP:20250117T015131 CREATED:20240207T150506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T183410Z UID:44984-1714665600-1714669200@www.winterthur.org SUMMARY:Member Bloom Report Guided Walk DESCRIPTION:Exclusively for Members! Discover the beauty of the spring garden on a walking tour led by Collin Hadsell\, horticulturist. See what’s in bloom and explore unseen or off-the-beaten-path areas of the garden. Members free. Reservations required; limited to 50 participants. Wear walking shoes and bring water\, sunscreen\, and bug spray. Portions of the walk may be over dirt\, grass\, and paved paths and may include uneven ground and steps. Walk leaves promptly from the Visitor Center. In case of inclement weather\, a decision will be made the day prior. If the decision is made to cancel\, all registered participants will be notified. \nSold out. \nJoin us for a Member Bloom Report Guided Walk on June 1. URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/member-bloom-report-guided-walk-9/ CATEGORIES:Activity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winterthur.org/wp-content/uploads/DSC04785.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T100000 DTSTAMP:20250117T015131 CREATED:20240208T144304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T152539Z UID:45013-1714813200-1714816800@www.winterthur.org SUMMARY:Azaleas & Bluebells Day Member Preview Morning DESCRIPTION:Grab some complimentary coffee\, juice\, and a pastry and enjoy exclusive early access to our specialty sale of azalea plants propagated from specimens on the estate. Selection is limited\, so come early to get your favorite variety. Drop-in program. \n  \n  URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/azaleas-bluebells-day-member-preview-morning/ CATEGORIES:Garden,Member ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winterthur.org/wp-content/uploads/DSC_5453-scaled-e1709738729859.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T110000 DTSTAMP:20250117T015131 CREATED:20240208T144151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T194446Z UID:45015-1714816800-1714820400@www.winterthur.org SUMMARY:Walk and Talk: How to Care for Your Azaleas DESCRIPTION:Exclusively for Members! Take a stroll through the garden with Collin Hadsell\, horticulturist\, as he shares tips for shaping and keeping your azaleas healthy.  \nRegister now. URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/walk-and-talk-how-to-care-for-your-azaleas/ CATEGORIES:Member ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winterthur.org/wp-content/uploads/DSC04239-Enhanced-NR.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T150000 DTSTAMP:20250117T015131 CREATED:20240205T160703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T194425Z UID:45083-1714816800-1714834800@www.winterthur.org SUMMARY:Azaleas & Bluebells Day DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the spectacle of thousands of azalea blossoms and acres of wildflowers. The day’s events include plant sales\, guided and self-guided tours of Azalea Woods\, and more. Included with admission. Members free. \nRegister now. \n  URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/azaleas-bluebells-day/ CATEGORIES:Garden,Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winterthur.org/wp-content/uploads/Marcoon_Azaleas_Bluebells.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T160000 DTSTAMP:20250117T015131 CREATED:20230509T202446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T195413Z UID:41398-1714905000-1714924800@www.winterthur.org SUMMARY:46th Annual Winterthur Point-to-Point Steeplechase DESCRIPTION:Photo by Tisa Della-Volpe \n\n\n\n\nThank you!\n\n\n\nSave the date for the next Winterthur Point-to-Point on Sunday\, May 4\, 2025! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRace Day Program \n \nThank you to our 2024 sponsors:\n  \n \n  \n \n  \n \n  \n \n  \n \n  \n \n  \n \n  \n \n  \n \n  \n \nMedia Sponsors:\n  \n \n  \n \n  \n \n  \n \n  \n \n  \n \nProud Tailgate Partners:\nAbel Aesthetics\nAsten Hundt\nAvelo Airlines & Wilmington ILG Airport\n\nBetty Buzz \nBiggs Museum of American Art \nBlack Dog Behavior and Training\, LLC\nBFS Landscape\nBoothwyn Pharmacy\nBrandywine Valley SPCA \nBrew HaHa!\nCanine Partners for Life \nCarl Doubet Jewelers\nCKR Photography \nConcord Pet Foods & Supplies \nCounty Lines Magazine\nDeer Valley Danes\nDelaware Blue Coats\nDelaware Safety Council\nDelaware Today Magazine\nDepartment of Safety and Homeland Security \nDRBA Cape May-Lewes Ferry\nGibney Mobile Healthcare\nHouppette\nHumane Animal Partners \nThe Hunt Magazine\nJanssen’s Market\nKeystone Region Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club\nKirstie Donohue Photography\nLucky Dawg Animal Rescue \nMain Line Today Magazine\nNew Bolton Center\nOut & About Magazine\nRamsey’s Farm\nSenior Dog Haven \nShopRite Brandywine Commons\nTail Waggers Pet Spa \nWDSD 94.7 FM \nWilmington Country Store \nWoodside Farm Creamery\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nProceeds from Point-to-Point support environmental and land stewardship initiatives to care for\, preserve\, and protect the Winterthur Garden and the woodlands\, meadows\, and wetland habitats that surround it—nearly 1\,000 acres of conserved land. We are grateful to our visitors and event supporters and encourage you to come back and explore this beautiful Brandywine Valley preserve. URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/46th-annual-winterthur-point-to-point-steeplechase/ CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Misc. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winterthur.org/wp-content/uploads/Winterthur2023Tisa_1367-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T120000 DTSTAMP:20250117T015131 CREATED:20231214T185853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T200304Z UID:44487-1715164200-1715169600@www.winterthur.org SUMMARY:Garden & Estate Insider: Kurumes of Azalea Woods Walk DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the sights and sounds of spring with Susan Sibley\, horticulturist for Azalea Woods. Program starts promptly at scheduled time. Included with admission. Free for Members.  \nPurchase tickets. \nJoin our staff and invited experts for other Garden & Estate Insider events\, every Wednesday\, April–October. \nMay 15—Dig That Quarry Garden! Walk \nMay 22—Field Sketching \nMay 29—Fabulous Ferns in the Garden Walk URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/garden-estate-insider-kurumes-of-azalea-woods-walk/ CATEGORIES:Activity,Garden ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winterthur.org/wp-content/uploads/DSC09571.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T170000 DTSTAMP:20250117T015131 CREATED:20231205T182705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T185542Z UID:44367-1715328000-1715533200@www.winterthur.org SUMMARY:Member Bonus Shopping Days DESCRIPTION:Members receive an additional 10% off purchases at the Museum Store on the second full weekend of every month\, Friday–Sunday. URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/member-bonus-shopping-days-18/ CATEGORIES:Member ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winterthur.org/wp-content/uploads/DSC00067.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T200000 DTSTAMP:20250117T015131 CREATED:20240207T142657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T134215Z UID:45019-1715360400-1715371200@www.winterthur.org SUMMARY:Bourbon and Bluegrass DESCRIPTION:From Point-to-Point to Derby Day\, we’ll be off to the races in the month of May! Join us as we bring Kentucky Derby style to Delaware with bourbon tastings and live bluegrass. \n$65. Includes four tastings of bourbon\, a mint julep cocktail\, Winterthur rocks glass\, a Southern-inspired snack box\, live music and access to the garden. $35 for designated driver and student (includes one non-alcoholic beverage\, snack box\, live music and access to the garden). Free for kids under 12 (excludes food and drink). Food and drink available for purchase. Reservations required by May 8. Rain date\, May 11. This is an outdoor event in the grass\, with no seating provided.  Please bring your own seats and blankets. Tickets are non-refundable within five days of the event and may not be exchanged for another date and time.  \nRegister now. \n  URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/bourbon-and-bluegrass-5/ CATEGORIES:Activity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winterthur.org/wp-content/uploads/DSC00137-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T163000 DTSTAMP:20250117T015131 CREATED:20240206T194234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T153812Z UID:45085-1715419800-1715445000@www.winterthur.org SUMMARY:Love Your Mother! Environmental Fair DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a fun-filled day celebrating the environment and discover ways to increase sustainability\, conservation\, and a love of the natural world with Winterthur’s Delaware Master Naturalists. Admission includes: \n10:00 am–4:30 pm\nNative Plant Sale by Gateway Garden Center (Greenhouses) \nGuided and self-guided nature walks and tram tours \nActivities and giveaways \n10:00–11:00 am\nNancy Bell of Gateway Garden Center in Hockessin will teach you how to design your yard using native plants\, available for purchase at the Gateway Garden Center tent. \n  \n\n1:30–2:30 pm\nFor an additional fee of $15\, you can also attend “Nature’s Best Hope\,” a lecture presented by Doug Tallamy\, followed by a Q&A and book signing. \n \nDoug Tallamy is the T. A. Baker Professor of Agriculture in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware\, where he has authored 111 research publications and has taught insect-related courses for 41 years. Chief among his research goals is to better understand the many ways insects interact with plants and how such interactions determine the diversity of animal communities. He is the author of several books and has received awards and recognition from The Garden Writer’s Association\, Audubon\, The National Wildlife Federation\, Allegheny College\, Ecoforesters\, The Garden Club of America\, and The American Horticultural Association. \nSelf-guided tours\, plant sale\, and guided nature walk included with admission. Members free. Lectures may be added for $15. Registration recommended. \nRegister now. \n  \nSponsored by Howrks\, LLC URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/love-your-mother-environmental-fair/ CATEGORIES:Garden,Member,Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.winterthur.org/wp-content/uploads/Love-Your-Mother-Environmental-Fair.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T120000 DTSTAMP:20250117T015131 CREATED:20240206T154627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T185044Z UID:45017-1715425200-1715428800@www.winterthur.org SUMMARY:Mother’s Day Concert with the Kennett Symphony DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Mother’s Day and the upcoming Transformations: Contemporary Artists at Winterthur exhibition\, this special concert explores how the old can influence the new\, infusing classical music with modern jazz elements and riffing on classical forms.  \nMembers of the Kennett Symphony will perform chamber music selections by Franz Joseph Haydn\, Caroline Shaw\, and George Gershwin. $25; $20 for Members. $15 for students.  \nRegister now. URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/mothers-day-concert-with-kennett-symphony/ CATEGORIES:Entertainment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winterthur.org/wp-content/uploads/larisa-birta-slbOcNlWNHA-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T143000 DTSTAMP:20250117T015131 CREATED:20231214T175910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T201854Z UID:44464-1715432400-1715437800@www.winterthur.org SUMMARY:Director's Garden Walk: Azaleas and Spring Wildflowers DESCRIPTION:Join Chris Strand\, director of Winterthur\, on a special walk highlighting interesting and seldom seen parts of the landscape. Be sure to dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. Included with admission. Free for Members. In case of inclement weather\, an update message will be left at 302.888.4915 approximately three hours before the walk. Walk starts promptly at scheduled time.  \nPurchase tickets. URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/directors-garden-walk-azaleas-and-spring-wildflowers/ CATEGORIES:Activity,Garden ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winterthur.org/wp-content/uploads/DSC09694-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T100000 DTSTAMP:20250117T015131 CREATED:20240205T182536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T214513Z UID:45036-1715760000-1715767200@www.winterthur.org SUMMARY:For the Birds: Birding Walks DESCRIPTION: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. 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. \nRegister now. \nJoin us for birding walks on June 5\, June 19\, July 17\, and August 21. URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/for-the-birds-birding-walks-9/ CATEGORIES:Garden ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winterthur.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/4-15-Birds-of-Winterthur-W@W-e1707231574394.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T120000 DTSTAMP:20250117T015131 CREATED:20231214T190229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T183420Z UID:44489-1715769000-1715774400@www.winterthur.org SUMMARY:Garden & Estate Insider: Dig That Quarry Garden! Walk DESCRIPTION:Learn about the history\, design\, and plants in this garden area with Jim Pirhalla\, horticulturist. Program starts promptly at scheduled time. Included with admission. Free for Members.  \nPurchase tickets. \nJoin our staff and invited experts for other Garden & Estate Insider events\, every Wednesday\, April–October. \nMay 22—Field Sketching \nMay 29—Fabulous Ferns in the Garden Walk \nJune 5—Armour Meadow Walk \nJune 12—Field Sketching Part II \nJune 19—Meadow Hike \nJune 26—Wander through Winterthur’s Farm History \nJuly 3—Winterthur’s Hydrangea Collection \nJuly 10—East Barn Pond \nJuly 17—Pollinator Box \nJuly 24—Garden by Design \nJuly 31—Garden by Design \nAugust 7—Nature Walk \nAugust 14—Beekeeping Basics \nAugust 21—Civil War History \nAugust 28—Cutting Garden URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/garden-estate-insider-dig-that-quarry-garden-walk/ CATEGORIES:Activity,Garden ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winterthur.org/wp-content/uploads/garden_05-2019-schneck-127-5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T160000 DTSTAMP:20250117T015131 CREATED:20240419T151456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T162528Z UID:46529-1715871600-1715875200@www.winterthur.org SUMMARY:Branding Trust: Advertising and Trademarks in Nineteenth-Century America Lecture DESCRIPTION:As the Industrial Revolution spread through 19th-century America\, the marketplace became filled with counterfeits and outright frauds. Join Jennifer Black as she discusses these elements featured in her book\, Branding Trust: Advertising and Trademarks in Nineteenth-Century America and learn how businesses evolved\, using innovations in advertising and marketing to protect their product\, build rapport with consumers\, and develop trust and legitimacy in American branding. Included with admission. Members free. To unlock Member pricing when registering online\, login\, select general admission\, and then select the lecture under tour options. \nRegister now.   \n  URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/branding-trust-advertising-and-trademarks-in-nineteenth-century-america-lecture/ CATEGORIES:Lecture,Member END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T114500 DTSTAMP:20250117T015131 CREATED:20240207T145203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T155541Z UID:45076-1716026400-1716032700@www.winterthur.org SUMMARY:Young Naturalists DESCRIPTION:Budding Naturalists (ages 6–9) \nKids enjoy hands-on activities and walks with a Delaware Master Naturalist and learn about the land at Winterthur\, the plants and animals living here\, and how naturalists and citizen scientists work to care for them. Reservations required. Limited capacity (15 children). $18 per child. $10 per Member child. General admission rates apply for accompanying adults. Also available for Blooming Naturalists (ages 10–12)\, 1:00–3:00 pm. \nRegister now. URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/young-naturalists-2/ CATEGORIES:Activity,Garden,Member ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.winterthur.org/wp-content/uploads/CanvaProKidsExploring.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T150000 DTSTAMP:20250117T015131 CREATED:20240207T145346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T155424Z UID:45199-1716037200-1716044400@www.winterthur.org SUMMARY:Young Naturalists DESCRIPTION:Blooming Naturalists (ages 10–12) \nKids enjoy hands-on activities and walks with a Delaware Master Naturalist and learn about the land at Winterthur\, the plants and animals living here\, and how naturalists and citizen scientists work to care for them. Reservations required. Limited capacity (15 children). $18 per child. $10 per Member child. General admission rates apply for accompanying adults. Also available for Budding Naturalists (ages 6–9)\, 10:30–11:45 am. \nRegister now. URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/young-naturalists-4/ CATEGORIES:Activity,Garden,Member ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.winterthur.org/wp-content/uploads/CanvaProKidsExploring.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T120000 DTSTAMP:20250117T015131 CREATED:20231214T190528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T183530Z UID:44494-1716373800-1716379200@www.winterthur.org SUMMARY:Garden & Estate Insider: Field Sketching DESCRIPTION:Bring a sketchpad\, pencils\, and erasers and be prepared to have fun! The practice of field sketching allows you to closely observe items in nature so you can better understand them. Artistic experience is not necessary. Included with admission. Free for Members. \nJoin our staff and invited experts for other Garden & Estate Insider events\, every Wednesday\, April–October. \nPurchase tickets. \nMay 29—Fabulous Ferns in the Garden Walk \nJune 5—Armour Meadow Walk \nJune 12—Field Sketching Part II \nJune 19—Meadow Hike \nJune 26—Wander through Winterthur’s Farm History \nJuly 3—Winterthur’s Hydrangea Collection \nJuly 10—East Barn Pond \nJuly 17—Pollinator Box \nJuly 24—Garden by Design \nJuly 31—Garden by Design \nAugust 7—Nature Walk \nAugust 14—Beekeeping Basics \nAugust 21—Civil War History \nAugust 28—Cutting Garden URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/garden-estate-insider-field-sketching/ CATEGORIES:Garden,Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winterthur.org/wp-content/uploads/micheile-henderson-rARxBMoFGW8-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240524T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240524T200000 DTSTAMP:20250117T015131 CREATED:20240207T160140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T203422Z UID:45100-1716573600-1716580800@www.winterthur.org SUMMARY:Summer Kickoff DESCRIPTION:Join us by the Reflecting Pool to celebrate the unofficial start of summer with a red\, white\, and blue evening of picnic food\, live music\, summer cocktails\, and hayrides. Stroll the garden\, dazzling with late flowering azaleas\, rhododendrons\, and more. Enjoy a specialty cocktail and light bites\, with additional food and drink for purchase. Registration required by May 22. Ticket includes General Admission until 5:00 pm\, so arrive early to explore the garden or take a tour of the house. $50; $45 for Members.  \nCanceled. \n  URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/summer-kickoff/ CATEGORIES:Entertainment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.winterthur.org/wp-content/uploads/285218026_380864500738717_4375229009547966088_n.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T120000 DTSTAMP:20250117T015131 CREATED:20240205T160926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T164156Z UID:44872-1716627600-1716638400@www.winterthur.org SUMMARY:Merino Mania: Mastercraft Workshop DESCRIPTION:Celebrate sheep! Heritage breeds of sheep dating from the 18th century have been going strong thanks to the partnership between the Greenbank Livestock Program and Winterthur. Enjoy a brief lecture and make a unique wool craft led by the Harmony Weavers. Take a tram ride to the pasture and barn where Winterthur livestock are kept. Learn about the most famous\, full-blood ram Don Pedro\, E.I. du Pont’s prized Merino known for his fine fleece and the prolific patriarch of the flock. $85; $65 for Members. \nSold out. URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/merino-mania-mastercraft-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Member,Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winterthur.org/wp-content/uploads/sheep-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240526 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240527 DTSTAMP:20250117T015131 CREATED:20240327T184438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T185025Z UID:46299-1716681600-1716767999@www.winterthur.org SUMMARY:Temporary Estate Closure DESCRIPTION:Attention Visitors: On Sunday\, May 26\, Winterthur Museum\, Garden & Library will be temporarily closed to both members and the general public as we host a private event. We will resume regular hours on Tuesday\, May 28\, and we look forward to welcoming you back then. Thank you for your understanding and continued support! URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/temporary-estate-closure/ CATEGORIES:Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.winterthur.org/wp-content/uploads/Logo-Thumbnail-for-Estate-Closure.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T120000 DTSTAMP:20250117T015131 CREATED:20231214T190751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T180540Z UID:44496-1716978600-1716984000@www.winterthur.org SUMMARY:Garden & Estate Insider: Fabulous Ferns in the Garden Walk DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a leisurely stroll with Linda Eirhart\, director of horticulture and senior curator of plants\, as she shares her wealth of knowledge about ferns with you. Program starts promptly at scheduled time. Included with admission. Free for Members.  \nPurchase tickets. \nJoin our staff and invited experts for other Garden & Estate Insider events\, every Wednesday\, April–October. \nJune 5—Armour Meadow Walk \nJune 12—Field Sketching Part II \nJune 19—Meadow Hike \nJune 26—Wander through Winterthur’s Farm History \nJuly 3—Winterthur’s Hydrangea Collection \nJuly 10—East Barn Pond \nJuly 17—Pollinator Box \nJuly 24—Garden by Design \nJuly 31—Garden by Design \nAugust 7—Nature Walk \nAugust 14—Beekeeping Basics \nAugust 21—Civil War History \nAugust 28—Cutting Garden URL:https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/garden-estate-insider-fabulous-ferns-in-the-garden-walk/ CATEGORIES:Garden,Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winterthur.org/wp-content/uploads/garden_06-2018-leitch-038-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR