T2. Winterthur Museum, Garden, and Library
Date: Thursday, October 11
Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Fee: $37

Situated on almost 1,000 acres of idyllic countryside, much of which is devoted to naturalistic gardens, Winterthur is the former home of Henry Francis du Pont, and now holds an unparalleled collection of American antiques, decorative arts, paintings, and more. This tour will take guests behind the scenes in Winterthur’s conservation labs and library, where they will have the opportunity to meet with conservators and learn about treatment of paper, books, manuscripts, and ephemera, and explore treasures of the Library’s Rare Book Collection, Downs Collection of Manuscripts and Printed Ephemera, and Winterthur Archives. The tour price also provides full admission to the museum and gardens, including the option for guests to take a house tour of the historic mansion at no additional cost.

T3. Mt. Cuba Center
Date: Thursday, October 11
Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Fee: $12

On the grounds surrounding their stately, 1936 colonial-revival home, Lammot and Pamela DuPont Copeland established an extensive botanical garden in the 1980s dedicated to the preservation and conservation of native plants and the natural habitats that sustain them. Focusing on plant species from the Eastern Temperate Forests of the United States, with a particular emphasis on examples from the Appalachian Piedmont, Mt. Cuba’s living collection has received national recognition for several of its special collections.  Opened to the general public in 2002, the Mt. Cuba Center continues the Copelands’ legacy of conservation through research, education, and the propagation of native plants. Visitors to the Mt. Cuba Center will enjoy a docent-led tour of the gardens and a behind the scenes look at the Center’s archives.

T4. Delaware History Museum
Date: Thursday, October 11
Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Fee: $5

Take a short walk from the HOTEL DU PONT and spend some time exploring the history of the First State! Housed in a former Woolworth’s Department Store, the Delaware History Museum features permanent and rotating exhibitions that introduce visitors to the state’s rich history through the overarching theme of Delaware: One State, Many Stories. The museum is also home to the Jane and Littleton Mitchell Center for African American Heritage, which presents compelling perspectives of African Americans’ struggles for human rights, freedom and dignity. Join the Head of the Mitchell Center for a guided tour of the groundbreaking Journey to Freedom exhibition, chronicling the African American experience in Delaware and the nation. Once the tour concludes, participants are welcome to explore the galleries at their leisure, including a new exhibition commemorating the centennial of World War I.

T5. Hagley Library A/V Tour and Film Screening
Date: Thursday, October 11
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Fee: $5

Have a blast exploring the audiovisual collections at Hagley Library, located on the grounds of the former DuPont gunpowder works and home to collections documenting the history of business, technology, and industrial design. Your visit starts with a behind–the–scenes tour of the Department of Audiovisual Collections and Digital Initiatives highlighting Hagley’s digitization workflows and AV transfer station. Following the tour, participants will enjoy a screening of rarely–seen films and videos from Hagley’s collections, which include materials from companies like Avon and DuPont, and trade organizations like the United States Chamber of Commerce.

Free parking is available at the Library, 298 Buck Road, Wilmington, DE 19807.

T6. Nemours Mansion & Gardens
Date: Thursday, October 11
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Fee: $15

Just a short drive from downtown Wilmington, enjoy an afternoon at the gorgeous Nemours estate, owned by Alfred I. du Pont. Named for a town represented by du Pont’s great-great-grandfather when he served in the French Estates General, Nemours includes a stunning, 77-room mansion and the largest formal French gardens in North America. The visit begins with a short movie and a docent-led tour of the mansion. Participants are then treated to a 30-minute scenic drive through the gardens, including stories of life on the estate. Afterward, linger as long as you like on the grounds, or take a self-guided tour of the Chauffeur’s Garage, which houses Nemours’ collection of vintage automobiles.

T7. Auburn Heights and the Marshall Steam Museum
Date: Thursday, October 11
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Fee: $14

Situated within a 390-acre nature preserve near the old industrial village of Yorklyn, Delaware sits Auburn Heights, the beautiful Queen-Anne style mansion of local industrialist Israel Marshall and his wife, Elizabeth, built in 1897 overlooking the family’s milling operations. Also on the site is the Marshall Steam Museum, showcasing the antique automobile collection of T. Clarence Marshall, youngest son of Israel and Elizabeth. The collection preserves some of the earliest examples of the automotive age and features the world’s largest operating collection of Stanley steam cars. Visitors to the site will enjoy guided tours of both the mansion and the Marshall Steam Museum as well as a sneak peak into the conservation shop where they care for these beautiful vehicles.

PLEASE NOTE: The Steam Museum is ADA-Accessible, but the mansion is not.

T8. Brandywine River Museum of Art
Date: Thursday, October 11
Time: 2-4:15 p.m.
Fee: $22

Hop over to the bucolic Brandywine River Valley for an afternoon exploring one of the foremost collections of American art celebrating the Brandywine region and three generations of the Wyeth family. The visit begins with an hour-long guided tour of highlights from the Museum collection. Following the gallery tour, participants can choose between three specialty tours: behind-the-scenes tour of the Research Center showcasing highlights from the illustrated rare book collection; Andrew Wyeth Studio Tour; or tour of Kuerner Farm, a 19th century farmhouse and major source of inspiration for Andrew Wyeth. At the conclusion of the specialty tours, participants may explore the Museum on their own until the galleries close at 4:45 p.m.

Please plan on arriving no later than 1:45 p.m. Participants must select their choice of specialty tour at the time of registration. Registration for specialty tours is limited and is first–come, first–served.

T9. Twin Lakes Brewing Company
Date: Thursday, October 11
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Fee: $5

Founded in nearby Greenville, Delaware in 2006, Twin Lakes Brewing Company describes its beers as being “produced according to historic methods and truly, fresh, local, delicious!” This complete tour of the brewery includes tasting samples of six beers and concludes in the tasting room, where you can purchase additional beers or a house–made, non–alcoholic root beer, and snacks. The tour
provides the perfect, laid back happy hour to welcome you to Delaware and ease you into the MARAC meeting.