Art, Landscape, and Heritage: Winterthur and the Brandywine Valley – Spring 2025 Symposium
Join us as we explore the wonderful legacy of American material culture, gardens, and history amidst the lush rolling hills of the Brandywine Valley. The du Pont family made their initial fortune along the Brandywine River, and numerous estates stand as a testament to their ambitious invocation of the country house era. The iconic Winterthur is chief among them, where the doors of Henry Francis du Pont’s magnificent mansion-turned-museum are thrown open, and we are invited to explore the treasures of the collection and the rare holdings of its library. The nearby historic house meccas of Odessa and New Castle beckon us, as do the incredible resources of the Brandywine Museum of Art, Longwood Gardens, Hagley, and Nemours. As we engage with new research, sift through local history, and savor springtime blooms, this weekend of furniture, fine art, and flowers is not one to miss.
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Institution or Organization name - The Decorative Arts Trust
