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March 2020
Marie Cuttoli: The Modern Thread from Miró to Man Ray
How one visionary woman revived the art of tapestry weaving for the modern era. In 1930s Paris, leading modern artists experimented with tapestry design, thanks to pioneering entrepreneur Marie Cuttoli (1879–1973). Cuttoli lived between Algeria and Paris and collected work by artists such as Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, and Georges…
Find out more »Brave100: Art by American Women Visionaries
Inspired by the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote, Brave100: Art by American Women Visionaries is a bold group exhibition that showcases 100 pieces of art honoring specific American women in history.
Find out more »Women and Public Art Self-Guided Tour
Check out the interactive map and take the Women and Public Art Self-Guided Tour to see a sampling of Philadelphia public artworks that were created by women artists or inspired by women. The tour is a new offering from the Association for Public Art (aPA), the nation’s first private, nonprofit…
Find out more »April 2020
Badass Women of Philadelphia Tour
Learn about cool colonial women, change-makers, women in medicine and other pioneers. Beyond the Bell Tours specializes in inclusive history tours of Philadelphia that highlight marginalized communities, peoples and histories. The 2-hour Badass Women tour is offered daily. The tour covers approximately 1.5 miles and can be wheelchair accessible upon…
Find out more »Influencer Lecture — The Lady Was a Spy: Female Operatives in WWII
Every Tuesday in March and April, from 6-7pm, Winterthur presents a lecture about an important influencer. The April 14 lecture, The Lady Was a Spy: Female Operatives in WWII, will be given by Linda De Roche, professor of English and American Studies at Wesley College, Dover, Delaware. Throughout World War…
Find out more »Influencer Lecture — Stitching Resistance
Every Tuesday in March and April, from 6-7pm, Winterthur presents a lecture about an important influencer. The April 21 lecture, Stitching Resistance, will be given by Mariah Gruner, a doctoral candidate in American Studies at Boston University. What are the roots of today's interest in political stitching? You'll learn about…
Find out more »Influencer Lecture — The Incomparable Louise du Pont Crowninshield
Every Tuesday in March and April, from 6-7pm, Winterthur presents a lecture about an important influencer. The April 28 lecture, The Incomparable Louise du Pont Crowninshield, will be given by Estate Historian Jeff Groff. Groff will illuminate H.F. du Pont's older sister Louise, who was the last private owner of…
Find out more »May 2020
The Bold and the Brave Before Us
Celebrate the 19th Amendment centennial with a storytelling walking tour led by an Alice Paul impersonator in period costume. With "Alice," you will trace the footsteps of the strong, steadfast and fearless Philadelphia women who demanded a voice. You'll stand where they demonstrated for women’s votes and hear their stories.…
Find out more »Mother’s Day Weekend Brunches
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library is offering brunch tickets for Mother's Day Weekend that include admission to the museum, galleries and garden. Brunch is served from 9am-12:30pm Saturday and Sunday. Tickets cost $55; $45 for members; $25 children 2–12; children under 2 free. Reservations are required: Please visit OpenTable.com, e-mail…
Find out more »Mother’s Day Weekend Lecture: Mothers and Daughters
Winterthur's Mother's Day Weekend Lecture: Mothers and Daughters will be presented by Pauline Lord, granddaughter of Henry Francis du Pont.
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