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“Abstract Flash: Unseen Andrew Wyeth” at the Brandywine Museum of Art
Brandywine River Museum of Art 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds FordBook Signing & Lecture at Winterthur Museum & Library
Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library 5105 Kennett Pike, WinterthurWeek of Events
“Ann Lowe: American Couturier” at Winterthur Museum
Featuring 40 iconic gowns, many that have never been on public display. 5105 Kennett Pk., Winterthur, DE. Tues–Sun, 10 to 5. $8–$22. Winterthur.org.
“Abstract Flash: Unseen Andrew Wyeth” at the Brandywine Museum of Art
Opening in the newly renovated Andrew Wyeth Gallery and featuring 38 never-before-seen abstract watercolors. Rt. 1, Chadds Ford. Wed–Mon, 9:30 to 4:30. $8–$20. Brandywine.org.
Brandywine Museum of Art
Oct. 6–Jan. 21, “Allan Freelon: Painter, Printmaker, Teacher.” Oct. 14–Feb. 28, “Rooted: Family and Nature in Contemporary Children’s Book Illustration.” Rt. 1, Chadds Ford. Wed–Mon, 9:30 to 4:30. $8–$20. Brandywine.org.
Steamin’ Days at Auburn Heights
Steamin’ Days at Auburn Heights
Climb into an antique automobile or board one of the trains and experience what it was like to travel at the turn of the 20th century. Tour the 1897 mansion that was home to three generations of the Marshall family. 3000 Creek Rd., Yorklyn, DE. 12:30 to 4:30 pm. $8–$12. AuburnHeights.org.
Book Signing & Lecture at Winterthur Museum & Library
Book Signing & Lecture at Winterthur Museum & Library
Du Pont Gardens of the Brandywine Valley is a new book that celebrates the du Pont family heritage of land stewardship and horticultural creativity, as seen in five du Pont estates—Hagley, Longwood Gardens, Nemours Estate, Mt. Cuba Center and Winterthur. 5105 Kennett Pk., Winterthur, DE. 1 pm. $75 includes sparkling wine toast, lecture and a […]
Winterthur—Storytime in Enchanted Woods
Winterthur—Storytime in Enchanted Woods
Children ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. Oct. 5: Tidy by Emily Gravet. Oct. 19: Fletcher and the Falling Leaves by Julia Rawlinson. 5105 Kennett Pk., Winterthur, DE. $8–$22. 11 am. Included with admission. Winterthur.org.
Delaware Nature Society Fall Native Plant Sale
Delaware Nature Society Fall Native Plant Sale
Shop a variety of native plants for a yard that supports clean water, birds, butterflies and more. Benefits conservation and protection of waterways. Coverdale Farm Preserve, 543 Way Rd., Greenville, DE. 9 to 2. Free. DelawareNatureSociety.org.
Truck & Tractor Day at Winterthur Museum of Art
Truck & Tractor Day at Winterthur Museum of Art
Get up close to trucks and tractors, check out other vehicles and equipment, suit up in firefighter gear, take a hayride and even milk a mechanical cow. 5105 Kennett Pk., Winterthur, DE. 10 to 4. $6–$20. Winterthur.org.