Costuming THE CROWN Lecture: “The Royal Family and Ships of State: The Politics of Ocean Liner Design and Decoration”
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library 5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE, United StatesJune 20, 12:15–1:15 pm Since the inception of ocean liners in the 19th century, the British Royal Family has frequently highlighted their potential to be floating examples of the nation's political might, technological advancement, and sophisticated design. Join maritime historian Christian Roden as he explores the history of these vessels and their close relationship to […]
Royal Trivia Night
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library 5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE, United StatesGather a team of mates, grab a drink, and go head to head with other royal aficionados for a fun night of trivia. We'll crown the most clever team and also hand out prizes for best table decorations and best royals inspired outfit. You're sure to have a scandalously good time. $5 per person. Maximum of 5 […]
New! Tailgate Tours
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library 5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE, United StatesJune 6, July 10, and August 13, 5:30–7:00 pm Explore the Winterthur Estate on this leisurely stroll through the garden and estate guided by one of our staff members and hear about Winterthur's history, design, and plants. Then stop at our tailgate for some refreshments in picturesque locations to enjoy hors d'oeuvres along with a […]
Wellness Hike
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library 5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE, United StatesJune 4, 4:30-5:30 pm Winterthur is a great place to walk and run, but with 10 miles of roads and nearly 1,000 acres of scenery, it’s hard to discover each and every path on your own. Learn how to make the most of walking on this famous country estate. Each calorie burning walk will feature […]
Historic Autos
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library 5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE, United StatesJune 1, 10:00 am–4:00 pm This special one-day Historic Autos event at Winterthur will celebrate famous British vehicles of the post–World War II era featured in the hit Netflix show The Crown and include a 1:00 pm lecture. Port Royal Circle will be filled with a collection of Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Jaguar, MG, Triumph, and Austin-Healey […]