Winter 2014 - Vol. 43 No. 4 SAVE THE DATE
Thanksgiving Weekend November 28-30 Holidays at Hagley November 28 - January 6 Twilight Residence Tours HagleyMAGAZINE December 9, 16, 23, 30
Stephanie Kwolek Collection Arrives From The Executive Director
Executive Director It was, she was fond of saying, “a case incredibly strong relative to its weight. It David Cole of serendipity.” took a large and diverse team of DuPont By the early 1960s, Stephanie Kwolek scientists, engineers, marketers, and had earned a reputation as one of patent experts to turn the invention into Cover: Stephanie DuPont’s most accomplished chemists—a a now legendary product: Kevlar®. As Kwolek, 1980. brilliant researcher whose textile lab had Kwolek was always quick to point out, a knack for turning synthetic polymers the Kevlar® vests and helmets that have Back: Young visitors in into new fabrics and plastics. In 1964, saved thousands of lives were the result the Gibbons House. her lab was tasked with developing a of a multifaceted innovation process—a lightweight fiber to replace the steel process that turned an unexpected wires in automobile tires, a measure that discovery into a revolutionary product. would increase fuel economy during the The story of Kwolek and Kevlar® is looming gas shortage that the DuPont a classic innovation tale, one of many Company was predicting. embedded in the archives and artifacts With this initial goal in mind, Kwolek in Hagley Museum and Library. She was and her colleagues began combining aware of Hagley’s collection strengths substances to make new polymers, and, prior to her death this past summer, melting the polymers into liquids, and arranged for a bequest to Hagley of then “spinning” the liquids into fibers. papers and artifacts that chronicle Board of Trustees Henry B. duPont IV On one occasion, she mixed a polymer her remarkable scientific career. Her President and a solvent with surprising results: generous gift was emblematic of the Howard E. Cosgrove Vice President “The solution was unlike any we had seen philanthropic spirit shared by Hagley’s Augustus I. duPont in the laboratory. … It was almost like loyal friends and supporters. As we look Treasurer water. The man in charge of the spinneret forward to the season of giving, I wish Ann C. Rose Secretary said ‘it will never spin, it flows like water’ to thank you for your contributions to Carol A. Ammon but I wore him down. So we spun it,… our Annual Fund—gifts that enable us Edward J. Bassett, CFA and I was really amazed. It was a very to share stories like Stephanie Kwolek’s E. Matthew Brown Thomas M. Connelly, Jr., Ph.D. strong fiber, but the thing that amazed with visitors and scholars and to inspire Darla Pomeroy du Pont me was the stiffness.” She had discovered them with her example. Edward B. duPont* “aramid fiber,” a new substance that was Charles M. Elson Robert V. A. Harra, Jr. Blaine T. Phillips Hagley Magazine is published quarterly by Hagley Hagley Magazine welcomes your feedback. M. Gary Talley Museum and Library, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contact us at www.hagley.org/contact. Stephen W. Usselman, Ph.D. Address: P. O. Box 3630, Wilmington, DE 19807-0630 JoAnne Yates, Ph.D. (302) 658-2400 • www.hagley.org
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Stephanie Kwolek Collection Arrives An important new collection at Achievement and the National Medal of Left: Stephanie Kwolek Hagley documents the career of inventor Technology. She was also inducted into receiving the National Stephanie Louise Kwolek (1923-2014). The the National Inventors Hall of Fame, the Medal of Technology collection includes official documents Plastics Hall of Fame, and the National from President Bill and letters from people whose lives Women’s Hall of Fame. Clinton, July 26, 1996. were saved because of her invention: The Stephanie Kwolek collection the technology behind the Kevlar® includes correspondence, reports, patents, Top: The National Medal fiber, used in bullet-resistant vests. journal articles, news clippings, photographs, of Technology awarded Kwolek was born in New Kensington, awards, and Kevlar® samples that document to Stephanie Kwolek. Pennsylvania. After graduation her career at DuPont and the invention of from the women’s college (Margaret Kevlar®. Her collection also tells the story of Bottom: Group of Kevlar® Morrison Carnegie College) of Carnegie- her continuing influence after her retirement samples and objects. Mellon University in 1946, she was from the company in 1986. hired as a chemist at the DuPont With the addition of Kwolek’s Company and concentrated on polymer personal collection to what was already research. In 1965 she developed the in the collections, Hagley now has first liquid crystal polymer, which comprehensive research materials provided the basis for Kevlar®. related to the discovery, promotion, and Kwolek’s prestigious awards include diverse uses of Kevlar®. It is available the DuPont Lavoisier Medal for Technical for research beginning in March 2015. 3 YOURHAPPENING DONATIONS AT HAGLEY AT WORK
Du Pont Heritage at Hagley The Blue Room in When the DuPont powder yards the fact that there is more than $600,000 the Eleutherian Mills were in operation, members of the in annual operating expenses for the Residence at Hagley. The du Pont family lived in Eleutherian Mills Eleutherian Mills site, of which 60 percent painting of Sophie du Pont and shared in the danger with all who is currently covered by the endowment. is by Rembrandt Peale. lived and worked along the Brandywine. The committee’s goal is to grow the They were focused on achieving a single, endowment fund so that it covers 100 compelling vision—a profitable business percent of operating expenses. How to Give that would guarantee the prosperity and The Eleutherian Mills Residence Visit www.hagley.org/ security of their family and community. Committee is still an active force residence-fund to make In recognition of the du Pont family at Hagley and takes great pride your donation online. heritage at Hagley, in 1979 a committee in the family’s stewardship of the Questions? was established whose first charge was home, DuPont First Office, barn, and Contact Jill MacKenzie at to ask family members to contribute to surrounding area. Eleutherian Mills is [email protected] or (302) 658-2400, ext. 302. an endowment fund for the care and one of the jewels at Hagley. Visitors often maintenance of the residence and the remark that the residence feels like a real surrounding buildings and landscape. home, filled with much-loved antiques Each year since, through the generosity of and family mementos. Eleutherian Mills donors, the Eleutherian Mills Residence has stood for more than 200 years as a Endowment Fund has grown. The testament to hard work, a loving family, 4 importance of the fund can be seen in and generous donors. VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
Hagley Volunteer Rainer Naus “I’m interested in history,” Rainer “It is not so much a filing system but Rainer Naus Naus said in explaining why he a finding system. I keep an eye out for volunteers at Hagley’s Manuscripts and what researchers may be looking for,” Archives Department. “It’s fun, and I Rainer said while going through files. come across many interesting things.” “Rainer is wonderful. We are so Rainer retired from AstraZeneca as a fortunate to have him as a volunteer,” records manager; he wanted to continue said Lynn Catanese, chief curator for Volunteer! to do what he loved, and his search for Library Collections. “He understands To volunteer at Hagley, contact Volunteer Manager volunteering opportunities led him to the corporate records and is not Angela Williamson at (302) Hagley five years ago. intimidated by the large collections. 658-2400, ext. 257, or He is assisting Daniel Michelson, He brings so much expertise to the [email protected] project archivist, with the papers of department.” You may also apply David Sarnoff, a pioneer of the radio Once a collection is catalogued, the online at www.hagley. org/volunteer. and television broadcast industry. Many information is stored in the Soda House. collections arrive haphazardly packed, Researchers access the information so he starts by organizing items and online or study the manuscripts in the putting pieces into acid-free folders. He library. Rainer’s work in preparing and labels each folder for later reference cataloguing helps make collections and enters the information into the available to researchers. computer for online research. 5 HOLIDAYS AT HAGLEY
Photos by Ashley Schroeder The Holidays at Hagley The Eleutherian Thanksgiving Weekend and dress up in nineteenth-century Mills Residence, lit Family Programming attire. Just up the road in the Brandywine for twilight tours. Thanksgiving weekend starts the Manufacturers’ Sunday School, children holiday season at Hagley. The weekend and parents can create Victorian will feature Victorian Christmas Christmas ornaments and try old- traditions, as celebrated by the families fashioned writing techniques. Included Holidays at Hagley who lived here. Visitors can start in the with admission, free for members. Visit www.hagley.org for a complete schedule Gibbons House kitchen to discover what of holiday events Mrs. Gibbons might have cooked for Holidays at Hagley and activities. her family at Christmas. You can enjoy The residence will glow with tastes of roast duck, braised parsnips, elaborate decorations that feature and baked rice pudding. All the dishes dining room displays, heavily decorated prepared are drawn from historical Christmas trees, and family-owned recipes, which can be found in The objects not displayed at any other time Hagley Cookbook: Recipes with a Brandywine of the year. Tradition available for purchase in the Opening November 28 and closing Hagley Store. January 6, the exhibition this year Upstairs in the Gibbons House, the carries a theme of winter pastimes. To parlor will be decorated for a Victorian complement the holiday decorations, 6 Christmas. Visitors can play parlor games period rooms will show how adults and children occupied their time Reservations requested, call (302) during winter months. Indoor activities 658-2400, ext. 261. Tours begin at 5, 5:30, included entertaining, sewing, reading, and 6 p.m. Admission is $10 for non- listening to music, drawing pictures, members and free for members. and playing board games. Toys and games to engage children during winter Holiday Backpacks included dolls, games, blocks, puzzles, Family backpacks are a new way special child-size furniture, and dishes for families to share fun activities and and a tea party set with dishes and easy-to-use tools. Visitors can check one silverware. out when they arrive, and carry it with Since music was so important to the them as they explore Hagley at their du Pont family, one new display will own pace. feature a circa 1830 English flute made Participants can discover all the by Christopher Gerock and a late 1700s traditions celebrated during the holiday French music stand owned by Mrs. season at Hagley, explore the site with Pierre Samuel du Pont de Nemours. the “Holiday Hunt,” create a New Holiday highlights include Year’s calling card, and learn about the the elegant Twelfth Night dessert celebration of Twelfth Night. display in the dining room, Victorian Backpacks are included with decorations and a table-top Christmas general admission and are available in tree surrounded by toys in the upstairs the Visitor Center. Holiday Backpacks parlor and library, as well as charming are available from November 28 through hand-made gifts made by the earliest January 6. Included with admission, free generations of du Ponts who lived at for members. Eleutherian Mills and exchanged gifts on New Year’s Day. Included with Belin House Brunches admission, free for members. The Belin House Organic Café will serve an à la carte brunch menu Twilight Tours Saturdays and Sundays, November On Tuesday evenings in December 29, 2014, through January 4, 2015. The beginning December 9, the du Pont special holiday brunch menu features family residence will stay open into made-to-order omelets, pumpkin the evening and invite guests to see leek soup, open-faced roasted turkey the splendor of the holiday display sandwiches, Maryland crab cakes, by the glow of candles and twilight. warm apple cider, and more. New Small groups will be guided through for 2014—try Chef Roy’s House- the house and get an intimate glimpse Made Meatloaf, the ultimate comfort of the holiday season as the du Ponts food! Served with mashed potatoes, would have experienced it after a day asparagus, and jus lie. The Belin House of shopping, gift-making, calling, and Organic Café is self-service with self- merry-making. Tours will begin at the seating. The café is open 11 a.m. to Visitor Center followed by a ride through 3 p.m. No reservations necessary. the powder yards to the residence. 7 HAPPENING AT HAGLEY
Photos by Ashley Schroeder Convention Lights Up Winter Did you know that your DVD player Create-an-Invention area will allow Invention Convention uses lasers and that rainbows show them to make their own invention. Each January 17, 18, 19 the different colors of sunlight? Lasers day will feature a different science 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. are controlled light waves created by show with demonstrations of chemistry, Soda House and Library humans. Light waves are all around physics, and the wonders of lights and Adults $7 Children 4-14 $5 us. They create the colors that we see lasers. The hands-on Science Fair will Children under 4 and and illuminate rooms with a flip of a give everyone opportunities to conduct Hagley members free. switch. Hagley’s Invention Convention experiments led by Hagley staff and Lunch available for from the 2015 will explore the fascinating science community partners. Belin House Organic Café. behind lights and lasers. How are light Hagley’s Invention waves controlled to create lasers? Why Hagley is accepting donations Convention is sponsored in part by Buchanan do light waves make different colors? of unneeded electronics and Ingersoll & Rooney PC; Through engaging, hands-on activities, small appliances such as DVD CDA Engineering, Inc.; and families will discover the many players, telephones, keyboards, Nickle Electric Company. practical uses of lasers. computers (without monitors), Invention Convention will be held and remote-controlled toys for during the three-day Martin Luther use at the Tinkering Tables. King, Jr., weekend. Tinkering Tables Items may be delivered to the Hagley Visitor Center during will allow visitors to explore the inner open hours. 8 workings of electronic gadgets, and the HAPPENING AT HAGLEY
Game Dinner Menu Hors d’oeuvres Fried Oysters, Jumbo Shrimp, Maple-Glazed Duck with Potato Gaufrette Sliced Emu on Toast, Sauce Béarnaise Cheese Dreams Salmon Tartare in Wonton Quail Eggs Stuffed with Caviar Vietnamese Spring Rolls Venison Meatballs Dinner Buffalo Game Chili in Acorn Squash Herbed Melba Toast ~ Pan-Seared Tuna And Foie Gras ~ Roast Long Island Duckling à l’Orange Wild Rice, Roasted Root Vegetables, and Pattypan Squash ~ California Winter Greens with Julienne of Smoked Pheasant Baked Chevre in Phyllo Wilmington Club Vinaigrette. Dessert Hagley Cannonball Demitasse
Hagley Game Dinner The Hagley Game Dinner, Dinner will feature a talk by Detail of Avon sponsored by the Golden Pheasants, is Archival Specialist Andrew Engel advertisement featuring titled “Avon and the Art of Advertising” on Avon and the company founded Rosalind Russell. and will highlight one of the library’s by David H. McConnell in 1886. premier collections, Avon. Catered by McConnell’s innovative tactic of women the Wilmington Club, this five-course selling products to women turned this Golden Pheasants dinner on January 24 will pair specialty company into a global organization. He Game Dinner game food with wine selected and believed women had a natural ability Saturday, January 24 described by Alain Blanchon. to network with and market to other Hagley Soda House During cocktails, beginning at women and a passion for his products. 6 p.m. cocktails, and 6 p.m., guests can participate in a raffle Invitations will be mailed to Golden raffle, and silent auction. and silent auction, sip favorite wines Pheasants members in December. Call Speaker and dinner, 7 p.m. or spirits, view some of Hagley’s gems early to reserve your tickets, as they sell Advance reservations only. $150 members from the Avon Collection, and compete out quickly for this event. The event is $185 not-yet-members in a history scavenger hunt. Prizes by reservation only. include a case of French wine, select For tickets, please contact Kim GORE-TEX® items, a Hagley Fireworks Kelleher at (302) 658-2400, ext. 235. package, a Pennsylvania Railroad Train The bad weather date for this event is set, a carbide cannon, and a specialty January 25. item from Out of the Box boutique. 9 HAPPENING AT HAGLEY
Photos above and right by Ashley Schroder Hagley Weddings: Jamie & Eben Upper left: Jamie and Hagley’s historic setting on the and Hagley has that. The outdoor Eben at Hagley. Photo most beautiful mile on the Brandywine surroundings set the scene perfectly. I by AGP Collective. and its personalized service make for loved going down to the river to take memorable weddings. Just ask Jamie pictures; it was a little moment of peace and Eben, who attended a Hagley bridal for Eben and me. My guests raved about show and were later married at Hagley. the food as well, and Toscana gave us Hagley Bridal Show What made you think of Hagley everything we wanted. And, of course, Sunday, February 15 Noon to 3 p.m. for your wedding? our Hagley coordinator, Heather, was I had been to Hagley with my dad a comfort and a big help. I never felt Free, with registration required—please visit a few times for the car show and have nervous that something was going to www.hagleyweddings.com always loved the grounds. go wrong (and nothing did that I know What was your favorite part of of!). It truly was the perfect place for us the Bridal Show? to get married. It is intimate, beautiful All of the samples of cake. It was and allows you to express your unique great to be able to collect the cards of personality by being able to choose vendors and to see samples of their work. decor, etc. What was the best part of your The Hagley Bridal Show will be wedding at Hagley? Sunday, February 15, from noon to 3 p.m. I loved it all, and everything was in the Soda House. Participants should 10 perfect. I was looking for romance, register at www.hagleyweddings.com. HAPPENING AT HAGLEY
Richard R. John Hagley is no stranger to Professor the series, which has been in existence Richard R. John Richard R. John, a Columbia University since 1980, but Hagley has assisted historian of business, politics, by supporting the recruitment of Studies in Industry technology, and communications, manuscripts. In essence, the series is a and Society currently serving on the Advisory branding opportunity for both Hagley Studies in Industry and Committee for Hagley’s Center for and Hopkins, drawing attention to new Society, published by the the History of Business, Technology, scholarship related to Hagley’s research Johns Hopkins University and Society. And he’s no stranger to collections printed by a major academic Press with the assistance of Hagley, includes work Hagley’s members, either, after his publisher in American history. by Kevin J. Borg, Mara L. engaging author talk, “Telegraphs for Dr. Philip B. Scranton, former Keire, JoAnne Yates, Janice the 1 Percent, Telephones for the People: director of Hagley’s center, had served M. Traflett, and others. Selected titles are listed How America Became a Network as series editor until 2012. John succeeds at www.hagley.org/book- Nation,” last April (if you missed it, him and has spent much of the year series-hagley. A complete you can listen in at www.hagley.org/ developing relationships with authors list is at bit.ly/1n00WmT. lecture-network-nation). in his fields of interest. Once an author’s This year brought John and Hagley book project is recruited, the manuscript closer still, with his assumption of is reviewed both by John and the editors the role as series editor for Studies at Hopkins. Expect new titles soon. in Industry and Society. The Johns Hopkins University Press publishes 11 COLLECTIONSHAPPENING AT HAGLEY
A Look at Consumer Culture Ernest Dichter A partnership between the library collections in recent years. Augmented by (1907-1991) with and Adam Matthew, a digital publisher Dichter’s photographs, also at Hagley, as well unidentified group. of primary sources based in the United as materials from The Advertising Archive Photo by Susan Kingdom, has resulted in a new research and Duke University’s John W. Hartman Schiff Faludi. collection, American Consumer Culture: Market Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing Research & American Business, 1935-1965. History, the visually appealing collection To view the collection, The product draws primarily on the library’s garnered substantial interest before its visit bit.ly/amd-acc. Ernest Dichter papers. Dichter pioneered August release. consumer motivational research—including Hagley and Adam Matthew have focus groups, a term he coined—drawing partnered on one other project, China, on his training as a psychologist in Vienna America and the Pacific, but Hagley’s before World War II as well as his experience contribution was modest in comparison with at J. Stirling Getchell and CBS after other special collections libraries. American immigrating to the United States in 1938. Consumer Culture has persuaded both Hagley The collection at Hagley includes and Adam Matthew on the benefit of future thousands of proposals and research reports projects together. For Hagley, the partnership produced by his firm, the Institute for makes possible the selective digitization of Motivational Research, Inc., for businesses, important collections as well as a share in in the U.S. and abroad. The Dichter papers the profits. 12 have become one of Hagley’s most requested COLLECTIONS
Belgian War Lace This year marks the 100th anniversary their work. As many as 45,000 girls and “Arms of the Allies” of the beginning of World War I in women made lace during the war with tablecloth, with medallions Europe. Even though the United States this support. representing the emblems did not enter the war until 1917, Hagley’s At one of these sales, Louisa d’Andelot of all the allies. collections are still rich with objects that du Pont Copeland (1868-1926) supported help to tell the story of this transformative the effort by purchasing some of this time. Not surprisingly, numerous items lace. All had been made by workers reflect the DuPont Company’s role in receiving assistance from the Brussels Lace supplying smokeless gunpowder to the Committee. The collection consists of three allies. A significant surprise, however, is tablecloths, napkins and fingerbowl doilies. the Belgian war lace. Of special interest is the “Arms of the Exquisite hand-made white lace has Allies” tablecloth from Erembodeghem, been made in Belgium for centuries. In Belgium, which was known for its 1911, Belgian Queen Elizabeth (1876-1965) gorgeous needlepoint lace. The tablecloth, created the Friends of Lace to support the made around 1916 and measuring industry. When the war began in 1914, the 79 ½ inches long, has Venetian point lace group formed an emergency organization medallions that represent the emblems called the Brussels Lace Committee. The of all of the allies. In 1990, the collection group supported lace makers by providing was donated to Hagley by Mrs. Lammot funds to them and organizing sales to sell du Pont Copeland. 13 Stories from the Stacks This new series of podcasts features four-minute interviews with researchers that bring Hagley’s collections to life! In the inaugural episode, Princeton graduate student David Reinecke describes a comedy of errors generated by government efforts to expedite development of high-speed passenger train service between New York City and Washington. Daily reports in the Robert B. Watson papers describe the problems—cars sent into service untested, widespread breakdowns ranging from toilets not working to trains catching on fire, all amounting to “a complete disaster - lots of money being spent, not a lot of trains to show for it.” The series starts Friday, November 7. Visit www.hagley.org to tune in!
Budd Company rendering of a Metroliner leaving New York. MEMBERSHIP NEWS
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Smithsonian Affiliation Benefits Hagley members can enjoy new member, you can add the Smithsonian The New York Chinese benefits as a result of Hagley’s affiliation membership to your current level for $20. Scholar’s Garden, part with the Smithsonian. Indicate on your renewal form if you of the Snug Harbor Beginning January 1, when would like to receive both memberships. Cultural Center. you renew or upgrade to a Hagley If you opt to receive this benefit, the Patron, Sponsor, or Benefactor Smithsonian Affiliates logo will appear Give the gift of Hagley member, you get two memberships on your new membership card. membership this in one. Not only will you receive all Nearby Smithsonian affiliates that holiday season! Visit the benefits of Hagley membership you will be able to visit for free include www.hagley.org/gift- (including complimentary admission the Snug Harbor Cultural Center and memberships for details. and discounts on gift shop and Botanical Garden in Staten Island, New cafe purchases), you will also York; the National Museum of American receive a Smithsonian Affiliate Jewish History in Philadelphia; and membership, which entitles you the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in to a one-year subscription to Baltimore. For a complete list of Smithsonian magazine, reciprocal participating Smithsonian Affiliates, free admission to Smithsonian visit bit.ly/siaffiliates. affiliate museums, and more. If you are renewing as an Individual, Scholar, Dual, or Household 15 NEWHAPPENING MUSEUM AT HOURS HAGLEY
Bring Your Friends to Hagley! Winter is a wonderful time to bring your friends to Hagley! From January 17 to March 13, the museum will be free for all visitors, with the exception of specially ticketed events such as the Game Dinner and Invention Convention. Beginning on January 17, Hagley will change its hours to more closely align with the seasons and the times that visitors most want to enjoy its indoor- outdoor environment. The new hours for 2015 are: January 7 to January 16, 2015: Hagley Museum will be closed for maintenance. January 17 to March 13, 2015: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission January 17 through March 13! March 14 to November 30, 2015: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. December 1 to 31, 2015: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hagley Museum will be closed for maintenance January 7-16. The library and administrative offices will be open the normal weekday hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The library is also open the second Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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FALL TRIVIA MATCHING WREATHS! During Hagley’s Invention Convention on January 17, 18, During Holidays at Hagley from November 28 to January 6, visitors can and 19, 2015, you can experience lights and lasers! Here are see many beautiful decorations throughout the property. Can you find the some fun facts about lasers: two wreaths below that are exactly alike? Look closely!
• The first working laser was actually demonstrated by Theodore Maiman at the Hughes Research Laboratories in 1960. 1 2 3 • The strength of early lasers was measured in Gillettes, named for the number of razor blades a beam could puncture. • There are many types of lasers found in everything from electronics to medical items. • Different types of lasers include gas, chemical, solid state, dye, and stimulated electron lasers. 4 5 6 • Lasers are grouped into classes from 1 to 5 indicating the level of danger. A Class 5 laser can cause permanent blindness and burn skin! • Lasers can be used for engraving, cutting materials, removing tattoos, eye surgery, and many other uses. • LASER stands for Light Amplification by
Stimulated Emission of Radiation.
HIDDEN IN THE PICTURE. DID YOU LOOK CLOSELY AT THE CARPET? THE AT CLOSELY LOOK YOU DID PICTURE. THE IN HIDDEN FIND THE THIMBLES! THIMBLES TWENTY-ONE ARE THERE ALIKE. EXACTLY ARE SIX AND FOUR ANSWERS:WREATHS During Hagley’s Thanksgiving Weekend on November 28, 29, and 30, you can play hide-the-thimble and other parlor games. How many thimbles can you find in the picture of the Gibbons House Parlor below?
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Hagley is open daily from November 20 - Thursday - 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, November 29 to January 4 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Author Talk: Ben Waterhouse (University of North 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. closed Thanksgiving Day Carolina - Chapel Hill) “Lobbying: The Politics of Business and Belin House Organic Café Holiday Brunch and Christmas Day. See the Business of Politics in America” The Belin House Organic Café will serve an a la carte brunch page 16 for new hours Dr. Waterhouse of the University of North Carolina will describe menu Saturdays and Sundays, November 29 through starting January 17. the important changes in how lobbyists—particularly January 4. The special holiday brunch menu is features made- The Belin House Organic Café corporate lobbyists—got their way (and sometimes didn’t) in to-order omelets, pumpkin leek soup, open-faced roasted is open daily 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Washington in the mid and late twentieth century. Free and turkey sandwiches, Maryland crab cakes, warm apple cider, For guided tours, research open to the public. Reservations requested, call (302) 658-2400, and more. New for 2014 is Chef Roy’s house-made meatloaf, library hours, and event ext. 243 or e-mail Carol Lockman, [email protected]. Held the ultimate comfort food served with mashed potatoes, details, visit www.hagley.org. in the Soda House Auditorium, use Hagley’s Buck Road East asparagus, and jus lié. The Belin House Organic Café is self- entrance off Route 100 in Wilmington, Delaware. service with self-seating. The café is open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. No reservations necessary. November 22 - Saturday - 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Walking Tour: “Rocks and Roll Mills” November 29 - Saturday - 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Visitors explore the geology of the Brandywine Valley and its Walking Tour: “Sights, Sounds, and Smells” impact on the milling industry. Take home a piece of Delaware In this walking tour of the powder yard, guests experience an Blue Rock as a souvenir. Tour involves walking on uneven in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the black powder process ground. Included in price of admission. Reservations requested, and can try their hand at graining some powder. The tour ends call (302) 658-2400, ext. 261. with an explosive finish! Tour involves walking on uneven ground. Included in price of admission. Reservations requested, November 22- Saturday - 1 to 4 p.m. call (302) 658-2400, ext. 261. Science Saturday: Lights and Lasers Experiment and innovate with our series of family activities: December 9, 16, 23, 30 - Tuesday - 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. Science Saturdays! Stop by the fourth Saturday of every month Twilight Tours of Eleutherian Mills Residence at Hagley for a hands-on activity. Families work creatively together to Enjoy a rare opportunity to see Eleutherian Mills, the first solve a problem or make an improvement. Today’s activity du Pont family home built in America, dressed for the holidays explores the power of lights and lasers. Activities are included in and illuminated with softly glowing lights. Fresh greenery, regular admission and free for members. poinsettias, and dried flower arrangements adorn holiday displays throughout the residence. Tours begin at the Visitor November 28 through January 6 Photo by Ashley Schroeder Center. Reservations requested. Call (302) 658-2400, ext. 261. “Holidays at Hagley” Exhibition Tours begin at 5, 5:30, and 6 p.m. Admission is $10 for non- Be sure to see Hagley’s The 1803 du Pont family ancestral home, Eleutherian Mills, will members and free for members. Eleutherian Mills feature holiday decorations and interpretation on the French traditions of exchanging gifts on New Year’s Day and the December 11 - Thursday - 6:30 p.m. Residence dressed celebration of Twelfth Night. Dried flowers, greenery, fruits, Research Seminar: Stephen Mihm (University for the holidays! and other natural materials create a beautiful holiday ambiance of Georgia) “Loose Screws and Standard Sizes: accentuated by soft lights and Christmas music. This year’s The Many Measures of Modernity” exhibit is inspired by the winter pastimes and pursuits of the Seminars are free and open to the public and are based on a property’s former residents. Exhibit included in admission. Free paper that is circulated in advance. Those planning to attend for members. Closed December 25. are encouraged to read the paper before coming to the seminar. Copies may be obtained by contacting Carol Lockman November 28, 29, and 30 at [email protected]. The seminar begins promptly at 6:30 Thanksgiving Weekend and takes place in the Library Copeland Room. Bring your family and out-of-town guests to explore Hagley’s holiday traditions. Sample nineteenth-century holiday dishes January 17, 18, 19 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. like roast duck, play hide-the-thimble and other parlor games, Invention Convention and make Victorian Christmas ornaments. Kids and adults alike This year’s Invention Convention invites visitors to explore lights will enjoy a day of activities, crafts, and games. Included in and lasers through engaging, hands-on activities. Adults $7, admission and free for members. Children 4-14 $5, Children under 4 and Hagley members free. November 28 through January 6 January 24 - Saturday - 6 p.m. Holiday-Themed Family Adventure Backpacks Golden Pheasants Game Dinner Connect with us! Families can explore Hagley’s 235-acre site with a backpack of This five-course dinner will pair specialty game food with holiday activities. Kids can do a scavenger hunt through the wine selected and described by Alain Blanchon. Members $150, property, make a calling card, and decorate a historic parlor on Not-yet members $185. Advance reservations only, contact Kim a magnetic board. Backpacks may be checked out at the Visitor Kelleher at (302) 658-2400, ext. 235. Center. Included in admission and free for members. Closed December 25. 18 IN THE HAGLEY STORE
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Photos by Ashley Schroeder Celebrating the Seasons 1) Fall Walk 2) Country French Kitchens by Virginia Brimhall Snow by Carolina Fernandez Beautifully illustrated and with With a detailed exploration of the Hagley Store Information rhyming narrative, the storybook design philosophies and attitudes Hagley members receive a 10 percent discount teaches children to identify twenty-four of Country French style, as well as at the Hagley Store. different kinds of leaves by their shapes its concrete elements, Country French Open daily from and fall colors. From maple to mulberry Kitchens teaches you to fluently speak the 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and peach to pecan, kids will have fun language of the design style so that you (302) 658-2400, ext. 274 learning about common and fascinating can translate this wonderful look to your trees and their leaves. And at the end own kitchen. of the day, they learn how to press the Item #6556 - $30.00 gathered leaves in a book and make a leaf rubbing. 3) Vintage Gift Wrap Item #6549 - $16.99 by Cavallini & Company Images Everything for wrapping that special gift—gift wrap and glittered tags, Japanese paper tape, and bakers twine. Item #66239 - $12.95
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