Event Calendar

Experience an Old English Christmas inspired by children's book illustrator Randolph Caldecott and his seasonal interpretations from Old Christmas. More

Tour the Life-Saving Station Museum by lantern light. Learn how surfmen rescued shipwreck victims, and then patrol the beach and hear local shipwreck tales. Pre-registration required. $10 per person. More

The image of the eagle has been an important icon in the history of the du Pont family. The du Pont family came to America on the ship “American Eagle," the DuPont Company's first product was Eagle Gun Powder, and decorative arts collected by Mrs. Louise du Pont Crowninshield were adorned with eagles, a common symbolic element in Federal-style furnishings. This exhibit is on display in the du Pont family ancestral home, Eleutherian Mills. Included in regular admission and tour. Free for members.… More

Commemorating the nation’s most successful university-museum partnership, A Lasting Legacy explores the changing roles of conservation and curatorial scholarship over the past 60 years. More

Glimpse nineteenth- and early twentieth-century holiday entertaining in Eleutherian Mills, the du Pont family ancestral home. The morning room is ready for the New Year’s Day Calling, originally a tradition in which men visited ladies with whom they were acquainted, enjoyed some refreshment, dropped off a calling card, and wished them a happy New Year before moving on to the next house. Men competed to visit the most ladies; women vied to get the most calling cards. The du Pont family… More

Nicholas Kripal: New Work E. Avery Draper Gallery September 22, 2012 – January 6, 2013 Kripal’s elegant ceramic forms derive their shape from disposable food containers of the past. His work straddles the line between fine art and design. More

Kripal’s elegant ceramic forms derive their shape from disposable food containers of the past. His work straddles the line between fine art and design. More

Winterthur’s major new exhibition, Uncorked! Wine, Objects & Tradition, is a joyous celebration of objects and imagery created in response to society’s love of wine. Featuring more than 300 objects, Uncorked! explores how wine was marketed, consumed, and enjoyed in America and Britain from the 1600s through the 1800s. A wide range of materials are represented, from wine bottles, decanters, and cellarettes to lead figures of Bacchus and “Champagne Charlie” song sheets.… More

Yuletide at Winterthur: A Feast for the Eyes, November 17, 2012–January 6, 2013. Experience traditions of the past and dazzling entertaining displays in this special wintertime tour. Whether you are taking in the breathtakingly decorated trees, the colorful and exquisite room and food displays, or the winter wonderland of the garden, Yuletide at Winterthur is sure to be a feast for your eyes. In addition to the magical Yuletide tour, a full series of special events, performances, and… More

Young Country specifically examines how artists living in “fringe” art centers are re-defining ideas of fine art, class, and “country” in America. More

Timothy and Stephen Quay are American-born stop-motion animators whose latest film brings to life the medical history and intrigue behind the Mutter Museum’s collection of 19th century scientific anomalies. More

Freak Antique: Contemporary Art Curios DuPont II GalleryOctober 27, 2012 – February 10, 2013 Great expeditions, colonialism, geographic wonders, industrialization, genetic mutations, freak shows, and classical antiquity are some of the subjects of this exhibition-as-cabinet-of-curiosities. More

Girandola uses duct tape to render local, national and global cultural icons. From the Taj Mahal to vintage cars and L.A. diners, his large-scale canvasses reflect layered social commentary through a folk vernacular. More

Duke’s dynamic and colorful paintings reveal a diverse cast of characters attempting to negotiate the chaotic urban environment around them. More

Williams creates drawings and sculpture that address ideas of home ownership in the United States. For this exhibition, the artist photographed and made drawings of homes in Wilmington, which he incorporates into his DCCA solo exhibition. More

Amazing food, value and fun for the entire family! Over 70 individual owner operated shoping including PA dutch meats, baked good and much more!.  More

Enjoy an evening featuring great food, friends and times at the Harrington Raceaway and Casino. In the exhibit hall, couples will enjoy a buff dinner, entertainment and a champagne toast. Reservations are required. Please call (302) 398-4920 ext. 5227. More

Admission includes open bar, hors d’oeuvres, dinner buffet and live entertainment with DJ Billy from Philly. Reserve a table by calling (302) 428-1000. Package deals: #1 Party and Meal $99/person – includes Gala ticket for one person #2 Party and Meal for couple $198 – includes Gala ticket for couple  #3 Party, overnight accommodations and breakfast for $297 More

Wilmington's 3rd Annual All-Inclusive EVE is back and bigger than ever! This is what our ALL-INCLUSIVE PARTY features: 4-Hour Premium Open Bar with Champagne Toast at Midnight, featuring a full bar and passed Specialty NYE Cocktails! Hors d ‘oeuvres & Food Stations at 9pm. Hot Breakfast Buffet after the ball drops and dancing all night with live entertainment. Plus, much more! More

The 2013 New Years Eve ticket includes an ultra premium open bar with all top shelf liquor, draft and bottled beer, house red and white wines available. A midnight champagne toast, midnight pizza buffet, free valet parking, dj noj and speaker city plus, a cozy heated patio bar!  More

Ring in an artful new year at the Museum with champagne, delicious food, an open bar and special holiday cocktail, music, and art!  You won’t want to miss this fun and elegant holiday party. Ticket price includes Valet Parking. Purchase tickets online. More

Beginning at 9:30 p.m, the R&B band Group Therapy, a high energy party dance band, will be performing. Guests may expect delicious hors d’oeuvres 9-11 p.m. and light snacks 11 p.m. – 1 a.m., Champagne, party favors, and a cash bar featuring New Year’s themed cocktails. More

Celebrate New Years with Total Whiteout, DJ Bis & Marty, Love Seed Mama Jump and Jefe & Mitchell.  More

Party with live band, dancing and cash bar in Brandywine Room from 11 p.m. - 1 a.m. More