Brandywine Valley Newsletter
for March 2010
| 2 for 1 Still On!
One Ticket -- Two du Pont Gardens!
March 9 - April 30
For $20, visit both Longwood Gardens and Winterthur, including a guided tour of the Winterthur mansion. That's a savings of $14 for adult admission to both. Click for printable coupon. | | Are you ready for spring?! We certainly are. Here's hoping that when March 20 rolls around to make it official that we get some official sunshine. That said... here are some of the happenings in the Brandywine Valley in March. To receive this newletters by email, click here.
Winterthur Reopens Tuesday, March 9 After a short winter break, Winterthur reopens with new exhibitions and a new Café in the Museum Store offering hungry visitors sandwiches and baked goods, gourmet coffee and tea, wine by the glass, and more.
Garden Walk: Minor Bulbs and the Wild Garden
March 13, 1:00 pm at the Visitor's center.
Join Winterthur horticulturists on a walk through our own wild garden. Learn fascinating, little-known details about the plants there and the Winterthur estate. Dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. In case of inclement weather, call 302.888.4915 after 10:00 am. Walks last approximately 90 minutes. Members free. Included with all admission tickets.
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Toward a Brandywine Valley B&B Getaway
Drawing March 31st.
Enter Today | | Longwood Gardens Orchid Extravaganza
Through March 31
Immerse yourself in a dazzling world of orchids as Longwood transforms its Conservatory into a lush oasis showcasing the divas of the plant world. Highlights include family-friendly OrKID Days and the return of the International Orchid Show and Sale March 26 - 28.
Brandywine River Museum
Laugh Lines: Cartoons and Caricatures from the Collection
On exhibit through March 14th. Don't miss the Museum's Read Aloud Tours if you are planning a visit in March and are bringing the kids. Designed for children ages 3 to 6 accompanied by an adult, the programs are held on Thursday mornings from 10:30 to 11: 30 a.m. (March 4, 11, 18 and 25. More information. Free with museum admission.
Hagley Museum
"Remember Me: du Pont Family Keepsake Portraits"
Exhibit in Eleutherian Mills Opens- March 13 - Saturday
The exhibit showcases portrait miniatures and other portraits of du Pont family members which have been cherished over the years. Of special interest are portrait miniatures depicting the founder of the DuPont Company, E. I. and his wife Sophie, as well as his brother Victor's family. This exhibit is on display in the du Pont family ancestral home, Eleutherian Mills. Included in regular admission and tour. Free for members. Use Hagley's main entrance off of Route 141 in Wilmington, Delaware.More information.
Delaware Art Museum
On Assignment: American Illustration 1850 - 1950
March 6, 2010 - October 10, 2010
Classical literature, romantic best-sellers, cowboy adventures, historical fiction, frothy short stories about high society-all these and many more were the assignment of the working illustrator during a century of profound cultural change. Illustrations captured telling moments of the written narrative, and individual illustrators were often sought out by editors and recognized by readers. More information.
| Brandywine Valley Wine Trail Wineries: Barrels on the Brandywine: March Wine Tastings
Every weekend in March 2010 Passports for this event on sale now online and at all Brandywine Valley Wine Trail wineries who are featuring tastings of their new developing vintage in barrels, buckets, bottles. Grab a passport and venture into Brandywine Valley wine cellars. See the new wines firsthand, and participate in pruning demonstrations, seminars, classes and more. More information. |  |
Chester County Antiques Show
March 19-21, 2010
Featuring dealers specializing in 18th & 19th century American, English and Continental furniture, rugs, paintings, porcelain, glass, silver, jewelry, needlework and other decorative arts. March 19 Preview Party - 6PM - 9PM. March 20 - 10AM-7PM. March 21 - 11AM-5PM. $15 general admission includes show catalog and free parking. Proceeds benefit the Chester County Historical Society. More information.
61st Chadds Ford Art Show & Sale
March 20: 10AM-4PM
Local and regional professional artists will sell and display their works in an array of mediums to satisfy every taste and budget at the 60th Annual Chadds Ford Sale & Show. As in previous years, patrons can meet the artists on Friday evening (7-10PM) while enjoying complimentary hors d'oeuvres from prominent local restaurants and live music. Admission is free. 30% of all purchases are tax deductible. Proceeds are put towards school educational enrichment programs in foreign language, science and the arts. More information.
Every Monday - Friday 5-8PM at the bar
Chef Karen Nicolas offers tasty small-plates from local farm products based on her travels in Spain and Europe. Enjoy a variety of appetizers and snacks - including local cheeses, seafood, lamb, charcuterie, salads, chocolates, and many more. Tapas are served in a communal style event that is designed to encourage friendly conversation and social networking.
Tapas Nights patrons enjoy special complimentary wine samples from the best regions of the world with a focus on little-known boutique wineries that offer great value and have been recognized for very high quality.
Special pricing for Tapas Nights patrons on local and small-batch brews from 5-8pm. See the Tapas menu.
Also at Simon Pearce, see glassblowing demonstrations every Wednesday through Sunday. Hours: WED-SUN: 11am-7pm.
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