WHERE: Winterthur

Almost 60 years ago, collector and horticulturist Henry Francis du Pont (1880–1969) opened his childhood home, Winterthur, to the public. Today, Winterthur (pronounced “winter-tour”) is the premier museum of American decorative arts, with an unparalleled collection of nearly 90,000 objects made or used in America between about 1640 and 1860. The collection is displayed in the magnificent 175-room house, much as it was when the du Pont family lived here, as well as in permanent and changing exhibition galleries.

Through January 8, Winterthur will host several events that celebrate the season and highlight some of the best pieces of its extensive collection of American decorative arts and furnishings.  If someone you know loves American decorative arts, treat them to a day at Winterthur!

For more information, please visit winterthur.org, where you will find detailed itineraries for trips of a couple hours or an entire day, plus a full listing of special events, educational presentations and activities. 

Info and image courtesy Winterthur.