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November 2020
Brandywine River Museum Presents – Votes for Women: A Visual History
Votes for Women: A Visual History will include drawings, illustrations, and posters from museums, historical societies, and private collections that visualize the complex political messages conveyed by suffragists. Also included will be historic photographs of marches, rallies, and the celebrated procession in Washington DC held in March of 1913. Examples of the costumes, clothing, sashes, and other emblems of women’s activism worn by suffragists will enliven the presentation, drawing comparisons between the representations and realities of women’s struggle to win…
Find out more »Brandywine River Museum Presents – Selma Photography of Stephen Somerstein
The historic 1965 Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, civil rights march concerned one issue—the right to vote. Two thousand marchers set out on March 21 along Route 80, known as the “Jefferson Davis Highway.” After two failed attempts to complete the march, President Johnson dispatched federal and state troops to guard the demonstrators along the way to the state capitol, 54 miles away. By the time the marchers reached Montgomery, their number had grown to 25,000. Hearing of the events, 24-year-old student…
Find out more »Brandywine River Museum of Art Presents: Holiday Magic at Brandywine
The museum celebrates the season early with fabulous holiday displays slightly modified to provide a safe and socially distant experience. Displays include an extensive O-gauge model railroad, and thousands of whimsical "critter" ornaments on holiday trees. Plan ahead to reserve timed tickets and remember to mask up!
Find out more »Yuletide at Winterthur
Discover one of the Brandywine Valley’s most spectacular holiday showcases! Yuletide at Winterthur embraces the warmth and festivity of the season with a magnificent holiday tour of Henry Francis du Pont’s mansion as well as breathtaking trees, dazzling room displays, a magical dollhouse, and the opportunity to shop, dine, and create new memories. Continue to check the website for details about this year's Yuletide at Winterthur! Website
Find out more »December 2020
Brandywine River Museum Presents Holiday Critter Ornament Sale 2020
The Critter volunteers have been creating all year long using their imaginations and unique talents making thousands of ornaments for the sale, all from home! Count on thousands of favorites along with many new creations. New processes will be in place to ensure safety including mask-wearing and limited capacities. More than ever these handcrafted and environmentally friendly ornaments will make distinctive gifts, and most importantly they benefit the Volunteers' Purchase Fund, and Art Education & Programming.
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