Hagley Museum's Antique Car Show is Sunday, September 19th, 10AM - 4PM.

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Chadds Ford Hospitality Days Labor Day Weekend Chadds Ford Historical Society | Rt. 100 | Chadds Ford, PA | 610.388.7376 Fall Hospitality Days coincide with the Chaddsford Winery's Labor Day weekend Jazz Festival. Stop by the Barns-Brinton House (open thru August 30) or the John Chads House (open thru September 7) for a free tour. Also candle-making and open hearth cooking demonstrations.

Labor Day Weekend Jazz Festival September 4, 5 & 6- 12-6 pm Rt. 1 | Chadds Ford, PA | 610.388.62221 End the summer season with cool wines and hot jazz! Grab a blanket, invite some friends, and come out to the Chester County countryside to enjoy the sights and smells of the harvest season as you taste a selection of award-winning Chaddsford wines in the winemaking and barrel-aging cellars. Then relax and settle in for a day of wine and music featuring great camaraderie, great wine and foods, two live Jazz bands each day, and picnicking on the scenic winery grounds. Admission: $25/person, includes winetastings, souvenir wine glass, and concerts Foods available from Pace One Restaurant, or bring your own picnic. No other alcoholic beverages permitted on grounds.

Longwood Gardens Fireworks and Fountains (September 5) Longwood Gardens | Kennett Square, PA |  Spectacular show set to music. Absolutely breathtaking. Special ticket required and should be purchased in advance.

The Laurels at Landhope Combined Driving Event (Sept. 11-12) Unionville, PA www.laurelscde.org Combined driving is the fastest growing equestrian sport in the country. It features the elegance of dressage, the excitement of cross-country and an intricate test of skill and precision. The Laurels is the most prestigious of the sports major events. Held at Landhope in West Grove, Pa., it is an international competition hosting the best drivers from Canada, Mexico and the United States and is recognised by the Federation Equestre Internationale. The event includes a trade fair, specialty food tents and daily entertainment. (610) 486-0710.

The Mushroom Festival (September 11 & 12) Kennett Square, PA | 1.888.440.9920 / 610.925.3373 www.mushroomfestival.org The Annual Mushroom Festival is a two-day, weekend event in historic Kennett Square, right in the heart of mushroom country. The Festival celebrates the mushroom as well and offers a lot of entertainment, food and fun. Click the icon for a listing of the events over the weekend.

Chadds Ford Days (September 11 & 12, 10AM- 5PM) Rt. 100  | Chadds Ford, PA The event features colonial crafts demonstrations, Brandywine Valley art and artisans, children's rides and games, antique cars, dog photos, dog relay contests and dog obedience demonstrations. Fairgoers can also relax in an outdoor colonial tavern, sample dishes from three area restaurants, which includes, Pace One, Brandywine Prime, and joining us this year, Jimmy Johns. Sit back and listen to great music, including the return of Charlie Zahm and Steve Liberace along with our featured artist, Keith Hoffman. Check out the museum store offerings, tours of the John Chads house and more. The Chadds Ford Days Colonial Fair, held in the meadow just steps from the Brandywine River, commemorates the anniversary of the Revolutionary War Battle of Brandywine, September 11, 1777. Free admission and parking.

Brandywine Festival of the Arts (September 11 & 12) Brandywine Park, Wilmington, DE | 302-690-5555 www.brandywinearts.com on Facebook This event draws art aficionados from throughout the east coast to a festival on the banks of the Brandywine River in downtown Wilmington, DE (literally under Rt. 95).  Arts, crafts, jewelry, music, food and children's activities are featured.  Festival-goers with a wide variety of budgets will find items they can add to their own collections. Admission $5, Children free.  The Festival is marking its 50th anniversary this year.

Hagley Museum Antique Car Show (Sunday, September 19: 10AM to 4PM) Wilmington, DE Hundreds of cars on the general show field will reflect the variety of makes and models that are a part of automotive history. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission was $12 for a family, $5 for adults, $3 for children 6 to 14, free for children under 6. This year they are reduced but they aren't publishing them. Parking for the show is at the DuPont Company's Barley Mill Plaza at the intersection of Routes 141 and 48 with shuttle bus service to Hagley. For more information

The Chester County Restaurant Festival (Sunday, September 19 - Noon to 5:30PM) Downtown West Chester, PA 50+ area restaurants are scheduled to participate plus more than 100 arts and crafts vendors and information booths, 3 stage areas for live music, and more.

Passports are $35 for individuals, $75 for a family of 2 adults and up to 3 children. Available at all ten sites, the Hilton Wilmington/Christiana, the Greater Wilmington Convention & Visitors Bureau (GWCVB), the Brandywine Conference & Visitors Bureau, and the Chester County Conference & Visitors Bureau. Click here to purchase passports online.

Passports are non-refundable and non-transferable. If lost or stolen, passports cannot be replaced. Valid through September 6, 2010 for one general admission visit at each site. Passports not valid for special events or tours. Some sites may be closed periodically; guests are responsible for checking the status and hours.

Through October 31
Flower Power: Floral Artistry at Winterthur
Widely known as a collector, horticulturist, and interior designer, Henry Francis du Pont combined these passions in the glorious flower arrangements he created for his home. Du Pont carefully considered color, shape, texture, and fragrance in developing complementary floral designs for his room and dining table.

In this jewel-box exhibition, explore this crucial - and often overlooked - aspect of du Pont's design prowess, from color palettes to specific flower and vessel choices.
Hours: Regular hours
Admission: Included with all admission tickets. Members free.

Daytime Fountain Shows
9:00AM-5:00PM Daily

Fireworks and Fountains
September 5 Tickets required.

Summer Concert Serices
America - Live in Concert - Saturday, September 11 at 8:00 pm 7:30 PM. Special ticket required.

Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance
through November 21
Longwood Garden's first major exhibition for 2010 is an intersection of flora, fashion and science. This exhibition will transform the Gardens' gemlike Conservatory into a museum for the senses. Experience the actual plants and flowers behind iconic perfumes, explore the mysterious power of the sense of smell, discover the unique combination of creative artistry and intricate science behind perfume composition, and have the opportunity to compose a basic fragrance at the Make Your Own Fragrance stations located in the Music Room. The exhibition is divided into four major sections. Click for more information.

September 5, 12, 19, 26
Free Sunday Mornings in September
Discover the wonderful world of art every Sunday morning in September with free Sunday mornings.
Hours: 9:30 a.m. until noon

Most weekends, September 18 through November 7
Fall Harvest Market
Hand-woven rugs, dried flowers and wreaths, pottery, quilted fabric items and handcrafted dolls are among the wares available from regional artisans in the museum courtyard. Artisans vary from week to week.
Hours: Regular hours
Admission: Free with museum admission

September 11 - November 18
Reality Check: Contemporary American Trompe l'Oeil Painting
The art of trompe l'oeil (a French term meaning "to fool the eye") is part of a long tradition of illusionism that dates to antiquity. It continues to engage viewers today by inviting them to become immersed in the act of looking. This exhibition- inspired by the Brandywine River Museum's own collection of 19th and early 20th century American trompe l'oeil painting-will explore the genre in the 21st century through the work of contemporary artists who bring innovative and exciting approaches to the tradition. Over 40 works borrowed from private and public collections will be featured.

Thursdays through Sundays through November 21
Kuerner Farm Tours
The Kuerner Farm was a major source of inspiration to Andrew Wyeth. Since his earliest painting of the farm in 1932 at the age of 15, Wyeth found subjects in its people, animals, buildings and landscapes for nearly 1,000 works of art. Tours are $5 in addition to regular museum admission, free to Brandywine Conservancy members. Tours are approximately one hour long. Children under 6 are not permitted on the tours.

Tuesdays through Sundays through November 21
N.C. Wyeth House & StudioTours
Experience not only the environment where Wyeth created many of his memorable works of art, but also the home where he raised his extraordinarily creative children. A National Historic Landmark. Tours are $5 in addition to regular museum admission, free to Brandywine Conservancy members. Tours are approximately one hour long. Children under 6 are not permitted on the tours. Tickets are issued for tours that begin at specific times (10 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3:15 p.m.) and must be purchased in person at the Brandywine River Museum Shop.

Through September 6
Striking Poses: Portraits from the Museum's Collections
This exhibition includes a range of intriguing and especially vibrant portraits from the museum's permanent and loan collections. Many demonstrate dynamic collaboration between artist and sitter. Whether portrait sitters strike stationary or active poses, artists often present distinctive-and sometimes intentionally imaginary-interpretations of their characters and lives. On view are works by Benjamin West, Jefferson David Chalfant, N.C. Wyeth, Norman Rockwell, Peter Hurd, Andrew Wyeth, Jamie Wyeth, and many others.

The Hagley Museum property is a great place to experience the history of the Brandywine Valley, and it is simply one of the most beautiful spots in the area, especially in the spring and summer with the flowers in bloom.

September 19
Hagley Car Show
Browse through more than 500 antique and restored cars that date from the early nineteen-hundreds to the nineteen-eighties. The show features vehicle parades, motoring music, video and go-cart racing, and a festival food court. Activities are on Hagley's upper property. Use Hagley's main entrance off Route 141 in Wilmington, Delaware.
Hours: Sunday - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: Admission charged. Advanced ticket sales begin in June. Free for Hagley members and children five and under.

Though December 31, 2010
Nineteenth-Century Patent Models: Innovation in Miniature
See more than 100 patent models dating to the nineteenth century. The United States Patent Office required applicants to submit a working model of their inventions no bigger than twelve inches square in addition to supporting documents. The exhibit includes patents created by women inventors, transportation-related models, inventions that help with laundry and other household chores, and more.
Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Admission: Admission $11 for adults, $9 for students and seniors, $4 for children ages 6-14, free for members and children 5 and under.

Through January 2, 2011
"Remember Me: du Pont Family Keepsake Portraits"
Exhibit in Eleutherian Mills
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.

September 26 through January 9
Leonard Baskin: Art from the Gift of Alfred Appel, Jr.
In the 1950s, Leonard Baskin (1922-2000) emerged as an important American artist. Placing the human figure at the center of his work, Baskin set himself against the abstraction and formalism that dominated art production and criticism at the time. Prodigiously talented in several media, Baskin explored his interests-artists, birds, tragic literary figures, human suffering-deeply returning to them over many years in drawings, prints, sculptures, and books. This exhibition celebrates 50 works of art generously donated to the Delaware Art Museum by Dr. and Mrs. Alfred Appel, Jr. Hours: On view during regular hours.
Admission: Included with general admission. Free on Sundays.

Through January 2, 2011
On Assignment: American Illustration 1850 - 1950
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.

Through January 2
A Belief in the Power of Beauty: A Selection of Works by May Morris
Although May Morris (1862 - 1938) was the daughter of William Morris -- the founder of the British Arts and Crafts Movement -- her stunning landscape watercolors, unique embroidery and hand-made books capture her versatile artistic abilities and individualism. Drawn from the Delaware Art Museum and other public and private collections, the exhibition will present approximately 25 of May Morris' works, many of which have rarely been on public view.
Hours: On view during regular hours.
Admission: Free with paid admission on Saturday. Free on Sundays.

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