Used with permission, photo courtesy, Winterthur
Winterthur is located on 1,000 beautiful acres in Delaware and houses the world's largest collection of early American furnishings and decorative arts. The former 175 room childhood home to Henry Francis du Pont contains more than 90,000 objects dating from 1640 to 1860. What a treat to visit of one of the former homes of the prominent du Pont family.
Used with permission, Winterthur. Photo courtesty, J. Lindvig
Used with permission, Winterthur. Photo courtesty, J. Lindvig
The interior spaces are not only stunning, but truly a study of America's finest interior offerings. Each room is a treat beyond words.
Gorgeous space. I'm smitten with the settee, and its bolster pillows. Such a timeless space.
Used with permission, Winterthur.
Fabulous!
Used with permission, Winterthur. Photo courtesy, Gavin Ashworth.
Winterthur's Point-to-Point steeplechase is a day of horse racing and exquisite tailgate picnics. I've attended many and can share with you that family and friends dressed in sundresses, hats and ties feasting on food makes for wonderful memories. Get your tickets for Saturday, May 6th!
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Used with permission, Winterthur. Photo courtesty, Pat Crowe.
Used with permission, Winterthur. Photo courtesty, Bob Hickok.
This year's Point-to-Point will feature food demonstrations by Dana Herbert a previous winner of TLC's Cake Boss and Fox's MasterChef season two winner Jennifer Behm, both from Delaware. Sounds like this year's event is going to be superb, as always!
Have you been to Winterthur? Thinking of planning a trip now? What are some of your favorite museums? Happy Monday!
This is one of my very favorite museum.
ReplyDeleteWhile living in DC, I would take my children there on a monthly basis. The grounds are spectacular, and it is so fascinated to learn about american history through furniture. My first house was built in 1668, and I made many trips from Bsston to Winterthur while restoring the house
looks lovely!
ReplyDeleteLisa I would love to visit this museum, it looks amazing!! I love the grounds!
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Oh my gosh, so beautiful. I wish I lived near by!!! It will be on my list of places to see. Thank you for telling us about this magnificent place.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, so beautiful. I wish I lived near by!!! It will be on my list of places to see. Thank you for telling us about this magnificent place.
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We did a licensing program with Winterthur two years ago and spent many a beautiful day there. The textile achives are a sight to be seen and the flowering bushes in May are amazing. Diane spoke at the Point-to-Point two years ago and had such fun at the races. My favorite museum is the Rodin in Paris!
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Just beautiful, Lisa. We should be so proud of our heritage and never allow anything significant to be changed or destroyed. Thank you for taking us to Winterthur. xx's
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ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing! My garden club has talked about making a field trip, so I hope to see it one day.
I love Frick in NYC and the Rodin in Paris. Museum gems!!!
I look forward to more of your Museum Mondays!!!
xoxo Elizabeth
beautiful! how are you lisa?
ReplyDeleteSo happy to have discoverd your blog this morning. Loved your post on Winterthur and your great photos. I also read a few of your posts and decided I can't lose you! I will be back to enjoy more!
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LOVE Winterthur!! I have only been there once but it is truly a national treasure!! Point to Point sounds like a fabulous event!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great series Lisa! And nice to see you posting :) Love the pictures esp the bright and colorful flowers. I have not been to Winterthur but would love to go.
ReplyDeleteWe just put this on our list for summer trips. Looks like a great place for a weekend getaway!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous post as always!
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When I was a teen I used to lifeguard at a swimming pool in an apartment complex in NoVA called Winterthur. This looks way more interesting. So much space! That staircase took my breath away. I bet the du Pont's had a very large staff.
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