Oh, the splendor that is Winterthur at Christmastime!
A leisurely drive down from Longwood Gardens, Henry Francis du Pont's ancestral home is a magnificent way to fine tune the holiday spirit.
The original home - incorporated into the current immense building - is less that over 25 years away from its 200th birthday. The house has stood through so many epochs of American history & its storied treasures celebrate American craftsmanship through all those ages & even earlier.
But a visit takes in far more than elegant architecture, exquisite decor & furnishings & grounds envisioned by Henry Francis du Pont himself. Visitors can take the Yuletide Tour, participate in a workshop or enjoy a a live performance of A Christmas Carol as well as nighttime events such as Yuletide Jazz and Wine and University of Delaware Chorale performing Carols by Candlelight.
Three cheers for the many generations of du Ponts who cherished Winterthur as their family home & to Henry Francis du Pont for transforming his beloved home into such a truly fantastic destination for visitors from around the world!
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