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Arts, Crafts & Inspirations
EXPLORE THE BRANDYWINE VALLEY’S CREATIVE LEGACY
THE BRANDYWINE VALLEY HAS BEEN AN INSPIRATION
FOR ARTISTS FOR MANY YEARS. THE WYETH FAMILY OF ARTISTS IS AMONG THE MOST FAMOUS TO SETTLE HERE. WHARTON ESHERICK, A WOOD SCULPTOR KNOWN AS THE “DEAN OF AMERICAN CRAFTSMEN,” IS ANOTHER NOTABLE ARTIST TO CALL THE REGION HOME. ALL HAVE LEFT AN ENDURING LEGACY.
Thanks to that legacy, the creative community currently thrives in Chester County’s Brandywine Valley, nourishing hundreds of talented artists in a variety of mediums. So come explore inspiring exhibitions and tours in 2024.
The Brandywine Museum of Art, located on the banks of the beautiful Brandywine River, is a restored 19th-century grist mill that is home
to a treasure trove of art. The museum is known internationally for its notably, the museum showcases the work of three generations of the Wyeth family: N.C., Andrew and Jamie Wyeth.
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