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Many famed families have called the Brandywine Valley home, from the du Ponts to the Wyeths. This season, there’s even a touch of the Kennedys’ Camelot!
The du Ponts, one of the wealthiest American families, built a trail of stately mansions and gardens in our region to rival the great homes of Europe.
LONGWOOD GARDENS
Longwood Gardens, one of the world’s great public gardens, is the stunning legacy of Pierre S. du Pont. The holidays are a magical time at A Longwood Christmas from November 18, 2022 through January 8, 2023. Wander through the indoor Conservatory and view a wonderland of the season’s towering trees, vibrant poinsettias, and acres of warm, cheery decorations. Outdoors, stroll among illuminated trees, glowing orbs and an amazing tunnel of light. Stunning illuminated displays will be choreographed
to music in the Main Fountain Garden and Large Lake. Tickets are for
available only at participating accommodations. Find more information at BrandywineValley.com.
WINTERTHUR MUSEUM, GARDEN & LIBRARY
Yuletide at Winterthur showcases Henry Francis du Pont’s ancestral home in seasonal splendor from November 19, 2022 through January 8, 2023. Celebrating 43 years of Yuletide, Winterthur will display dazzling room decor, a magical dollhouse, and its always breathtaking trees. Special events such as the Yuletide Wine & Jazz will help to make the season bright.
to experience “Jacqueline Kennedy and Henry Francis du Pont: From Winterthur to the White House.” The exhibition opens May 7, 2022 and runs through the holiday season, ending January 8, 2023. It follows the story of the former First Lady and the preeminent collector
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