{"id":43146,"date":"2026-04-03T15:04:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T19:04:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chescotimes.com\/?p=43146"},"modified":"2026-04-03T15:04:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T19:04:45","slug":"what-to-do-a-weekend-full-of-easter-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chescotimes.com\/?p=43146","title":{"rendered":"What To Do: A weekend full of Easter events"},"content":{"rendered":"
By Denny Dyroff<\/strong>, Entertainment Editor, The Times<\/em><\/div>\n
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Highland Orchards<\/p><\/div>\n

You can say \u201cJoyeuses P\u00e2ques\u201d (French), \u201cBuona Pasqua\u201d (Italian), \u201c\u0425\u0440\u0438\u0441\u0442\u043e\u0441\u00a0\u0432\u043e\u0441\u043a\u0440\u0435\u0441\u201d (Russian), \u201cFijne Pasen\u201d (Dutch), \u201cKal\u00f3 P\u00e1scha\u201d (Greek), \u201cFrohe Ostern\u201d (German), \u201cWeso\u0142ego Alleluja\u201d (Polish), \u201cFeliz P\u00e1scoa\u201d (Portuguese), \u201cChristos se Rodi\u201d (Serbian), \u201cSretan Uskrs\u201d (Croatian), \u201cFelices Pascuas\u201d (Spanish) or \u201cMutlu Paskalyalar\u201d (Turkish).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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They all mean the same thing in different languages.<\/div>\n
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The Hindi phrase \u201c\u0939\u0948\u092a\u094d\u092a\u0940 \u0908\u0938\u094d\u091f\u0930\u00a0(haippee eestar)\u201d comes closest to what we say \u2013 \u201cHappy Easter.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Easter 2026 will be celebrated on April 5 with a variety of activities all around the region.<\/div>\n
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Obviously, there will be \u201cEaster Egg Hunts\u201d everywhere. You won\u2019t need any help finding them.<\/div>\n

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Other Easter activities include hayrides, brunches, parades and train rides \u2013 lot of train rides with the Easter Bunny.<\/div>\n
Highland Orchards (1000 Marshallton-Thorndale Road, West Chester, www.highlandorchards.net<\/a>) is presenting \u201cHayrides to Easter Bunny\u201d on April 3 and 4.<\/div>\n
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Participants can enjoy a leisurely hayride to visit the Easter Bunny, hear a story about spring and receive an egg with a coupon for a treat to be redeemed back in the Market.<\/div>\n
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The event takes about 30 minutes with wagons leaving about every half hour. Event hours are from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. each day.<\/div>\n
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The bunny doesn\u2019t come out in the rain! Hayrides run weather permitting. No refunds, but you can visit a different day.<\/div>\n
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Reservations are encouraged but not required.<\/div>\n
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Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in the Farm Market on the day or in advance.<\/div>\n
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Linvilla Orchards<\/p><\/div>\n

Linvilla Orchards (137 West Knowlton Road, Media, 610-876-7116, www.linvilla.com<\/i><\/a>) will be presenting \u201cHayrides to Bunnyland\u201d on April 3 and 4.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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There\u2019s no place quite like Bunnyland at Linvilla Orchards.<\/div>\n
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Visitors can hop aboard a hayride as it carries them through the woods to visit the Easter Bunny\u2019s house where they will have the chance to meet Linvilla\u2019s Easter Bunny.<\/div>\n
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One of Linvilla\u2019s Bunny friends will tell a magical story and guests will receive a special treat.<\/div>\n
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As an added attraction, the Easter Bunny likes to take pictures with all special guests.<\/div>\n
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This hayride lasts approximately 20-30 minutes.<\/div>\n
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Tickets are $13 for ages 5 and up and $10 for ages 1-4.<\/div>\n
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\u201cEaster Brunch at Elmwood Park Zoo\u201d (1661 Harding Boulevard, Norristown, www.elmwoodparkzoo.org<\/a>) is scheduled for April 4 and 5.<\/div>\n
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Participants can enjoy a delicious breakfast, participate in Easter activities, and meet one of the zoo\u2019s beloved education animals. They can also take a picture with the Easter Bunny and then enjoy exploring the Zoo.<\/div>\n
Tickets include admission to the Zoo, brunch, a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny and more.<\/div>\n
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The Easter menu features Roast Top Round, Ham, Carved Turkey, Sausage, Turkey Sausage, Red bliss Potatoes, Waffle Bar with Fried Chicken, Pasta Primavera, Mac and Cheese Shells, Omelette Bar, Scrambled Eggs, Quiche Danish, Cinnamon Buns, Dessert Cart, and various beverages.<\/div>\n
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Prices start at $115 for a table of two.<\/div>\n
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Sesame Place<\/p><\/div>\n

Sesame Place (100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, www.sesameplace.com<\/i><\/a>) will celebrate \u201cElmo\u2019s Eggstravaganza\u201d now through April 5.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Guests can visit Sesame Place Philadelphia for a hoppin\u2019 good time with exciting rides, entertaining shows, the Sesame Street Party Parade and special Easter fun with everyone\u2019s favorite furry friends.<\/div>\n
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Visitors can enjoy soaring, spinning, whirling and twirling on Sesame Street-themed rides, get photos with your favorite friends in their Eggstravaganza attire, meet and take photos with the Easter Bunny, go on a scavenger hunt for Easter Eggs around the park, and so much more.<\/div>\n
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They also will be able to dance and sing along to the \u201cSesame Street Party Parade,\u201d the \u201cFurry Friends Bunny Hop Dance Party\u201d and \u201cThe Magic of Art.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Park admission and parking fees are not required for entry.<\/div>\n
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PEEPS\u00ae at Peddler’s Village<\/p><\/div>\n

Peddler\u2019s Village (Routes 202 and 263, Lahaska, 215-794-4000, www.peddlersvillage.com<\/a>) will present the \u201cSixth Annual\u00a0\u201cPEEPS\u00ae\u00a0in the Village\u201d\u00a0now through April 12 (except on Easter Sunday).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The popular event showcases the creative talents of regional residents\u2013and the longstanding allure of the colorful candies. There will be more than 130 marshmallow masterpieces carefully crafted with bright bunnies and chicks in inspired, inventive settings.<\/div>\n
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The event will start at 10 a.m. each day except on Sundays when it opens at 11 a.m.<\/div>\n
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The Easter Bunny is known for hopping around but not always. Sometimes, he opts for a different form of locomotion \u2013 with real locomotives.<\/div>\n
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Sometimes, instead of bouncing along the ground, the big happy rabbit rides a train. This weekend, the holiday bunny will be riding trains all around the area.<\/div>\n
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One of the best train rides with the Easter Bunny is the one presented by the West Chester Railroad (Market Street Station, West Chester, www.wcrailroad.com<\/a>).<\/div>\n
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The special \u201cEaster Bunny Express\u201d trains will run on April 4 at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. each day.<\/div>\n
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The 75-minute journey on the trail line\u2019s heated and decorated train travels through Chester Creek Valley.<\/div>\n
Along the way, the Easter Bunny makes a special appearance, offering plenty of photo opportunities and holiday fun for children and adults alike. It\u2019s a delightful way to celebrate the season while enjoying a classic train ride experience.<\/div>\n
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Adult fare for the West Chester Railroad trips is $35. Tickets for children (ages 2-12) are $30 while toddlers (ages 9-23 months) get to ride for $15.<\/div>\n
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The Wilmington & Western Railroad (2201 Newport Gap Pike, Wilmington, Delaware, www.wwrr.com<\/a>) will run its \u201cEaster Bunny Express\u201d on April 3 and 4 at 10:30 a.m., noon and 2 and 3:30 p.m.<\/div>\n
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The Easter Bunny hops aboard the train for a 1.5-hour round-trip ride to Ashland and hands out special treats to all of the kids onboard.<\/div>\n
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The Easter Bunny will visit everyone aboard the train and pose for pictures. This is a great way to welcome Spring and bring the family out for a fun time on the rails.<\/div>\n
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This event is powered by one of the rail line\u2019s historic first-generation diesel locomotives.<\/div>\n
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Tickets for these trains are $27 for adults, $26 for senior citizens and $25 for children.<\/div>\n
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The New Hope and Ivyland Railroad (32 West Bridge Street, New Hope, 215-862-2332, www.newhoperailroad.com<\/a>) is running its annual \u201cEaster Bunny Express\u201d on April 4 and 5 with departures at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.<\/div>\n
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The Easter Bunny is going to ride onboard the train where he will visit with each child, hand out special treats and pose for pictures.<\/div>\n
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Coach tickets are $50 for adults, $48 for children (ages 12-plus) and $11 for toddlers (under 2).<\/div>\n
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The train ride departs from and returns to the New Hope Train Station. Riders can take in the sights of early spring as the Easter Bunny visits with all of the children handing out special candy treats and posing for photos taken by the railroad staff.<\/div>\n
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The Northern Central Railway (2 West Main Street, New Freedom, www.northerncentralrailway.com<\/a>)\u00a0is running its \u201cEggspecially Fun Bunny Run!\u201d on April 3 and 4.<\/div>\n
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The special excursion will take passengers to Glen Rock and back \u2013 allowing them to take in views of the scenic Heritage\u00a0Rail\u00a0Trail\u00a0County Park.\u00a0The Easter Bunny\u2019s Helper will be on the train for photo ops.<\/div>\n
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After returning to New Freedom, children can participate in an egg hunt (weather permitting). Each child will receive a free treat bag, including a bunny pretzel donated by Smittie\u2019s Soft Pretzels.<\/div>\n
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The coaches are pushed and pulled by the rail\u00a0line\u2019s vintage PRR GP9 Diesel Locomotive, built in 1959.<\/div>\n
This is a one-hour excursion. Tickets will be printed and available for pick up at the ticket booth on the day of the excursion.<\/div>\n
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Departure times are 10 a.m. and noon on Friday and 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets prices are — Adults (13 and older), $28.99; Children (3-13), $19.99.<\/div>\n
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The Colebrookdale\u00a0Railroad (South Washington Street, Boyertown, www.colebrookdalerailroad.com<\/a>) is running its \u201cEaster Eggs-press\u201d on April 4.<\/div>\n
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A good way for families to make Easter memories that will last a lifetime is to join Peter Cottontail aboard this special ride on the Colebrookdale Railroad.<\/div>\n
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Kids can visit with the Easter Bunny outside and join other children in a search for Easter eggs. Children will enjoy a complimentary Easter themed coloring book and 10 prefilled Easter eggs.<\/div>\n
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Tickets are $35.<\/div>\n
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The Middletown & Hummelstown Railroad (136 Brown Street, Middletown, 717-944-4435, www.mhrailroad.com<\/a>) will be running its \u201cEaster Bunny Express\u201d trains on April 3 and 4.<\/div>\n
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The trains will depart at 1 and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.<\/div>\n
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The Easter Bunny has a special surprise for all kids aged 11 and under \u2013 and will also be posing with children for keepsake photos of the event.<\/div>\n
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The ride is a 1.5-hour round trip.<\/div>\n
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Ticket prices are Adults (Ages 12+), $23; Children (Ages 2-11), $19; and Infant (Under 2 years, lap-held), $6.<\/div>\n
The Strasburg Rail Road (Route 741, Strasburg, 717-687-7522, www.strasburgrailroad.com<\/a>) is running its \u201c2026 Easter Eggstravaganza\u201d on from April 3-5.<\/div>\n
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Passengers can welcome spring with a timeless voyage through the heart of Pennsylvania\u2019s most beautiful farmland, led by a very special guest<\/div>\n
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Aboard the rail line\u2019s meticulously restored early 20th-century coaches, the Easter Bunny himself serves as your Conductor, greeting every child with a special surprise and the hallmark hospitality of the Strasburg Rail Road.<\/div>\n
Riders can experience the magic of heritage steam railroading as the landscape awakens for the season, creating a memorable journey that connects our historic legacy with your family\u2019s newest traditions.<\/div>\n
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Fares are $37.08 for adults and $31.46 for children.<\/div>\n
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Woodstown\u00a0Central Railroad (650\u00a0Woodstown-Alloway Road, Pilesgrove Township, New Jersey,\u00a0woodstowncentral.com<\/a>) is running its \u201cEaster Bunny Express\u201d on April 3 and 4.<\/div>\n
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Passengers will embark on a springtime excursion aboard a beautifully decorated train as the Easter Bunny meets with every child.<\/div>\n
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The train will take riders through the blossoming forests and fertile farmland of historic Salem County before reaching the Easter Bunny\u2019s home at Fenwick Grove.<\/div>\n
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There, guests will have 45 minutes to look for eggs and take in the scenic creekside views before returning home on the train.<\/div>\n
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Fares are $39 for adults and $32 for children.<\/div>\n
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The area\u2019s event schedule also includes a plethora of non-Easter activities.<\/div>\n
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Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org<\/a>) is now featuring one of its popular annual special events \u2013 \u201cSpring Blooms.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Spring in Longwood Gardens isn\u2019t rendered. It\u2019s real.<\/div>\n
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Every bud, bloom, and birdsong is nature-generated, crafted by sunshine and soil \u2026 not software. Color pops, leaves unfurl, and the whole landscape awakens with fresh, authentic, undeniable energy.<\/div>\n
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Early spring bulbs bring the season to life, followed by flowering trees bursting into bloom. Fragrance drifts on the breeze. Radiant tulips stretch towards the sky.<\/div>\n
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No filters. No shortcuts. Real<\/i>\u00a0spring \u2026 far beyond anything pixels can imitate.<\/div>\n
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Spring at Longwood: nothing artificial about it.<\/div>\n
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A featured attraction is the Kurume Azalea Bonsai Display.<\/div>\n
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This display features early spring blooming Kurume hybrid azalea (Rhododendron<\/i>\u00a0hybrid), known for their bright flower colors and evergreen foliage. Also known as Japanese azaleas, this type of hybrid has been cultivated in Japan since the late 1600s.<\/div>\n
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These Kurume azaleas were obtained as full-sized plants from Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, given to the United States from France as part of the bicentennial celebration. Grown in the clump style, their bonsai training began in 1980.<\/div>\n
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Inside Longwood’s Conservatory, visitors can check out the towering Clerodendrum schmidtii (chains of glory) as well as nearly 300 blooming orchids on display in the Orchid House.<\/div>\n
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As always, admission by \u201cTimed Ticket\u201d — tickets issued for specific dates and times. Timed ticketing limits the number of people in the Gardens at any given time and allows guests to enjoy minimal lines and a better viewing experience.<\/div>\n
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You may enter the Gardens up to 30 minutes prior and 30 minutes after your designated time. Make every effort to arrive at your designated reservation time. Earlier or later arrivals may not be accommodated.<\/div>\n
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Admission to Longwood Gardens is $35 for adults, $21 for seniors (ages 62 and older) and $20 for youth (ages 5-18).<\/div>\n
In 2026, America turns 250, and Philadelphia is throwing the ultimate yearlong celebration.<\/div>\n
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After all, we\u2019ve been first in freedom, first in innovation and first in fun for 250 years.<\/div>\n
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52 Weeks of Firsts (www.visitphilly.com\/52-weeks-of-firsts<\/a>) is a yearlong, citywide celebration honoring Philadelphia\u2019s legacy of innovation produced by the Philadelphia Historic District 250th Committee.<\/div>\n
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Not only was Philadelphia the birthplace of the country, but it was also the backdrop for many other marvels.<\/div>\n
To honor these groundbreaking inventions and firsts, the Philadelphia Historic District is holding a year\u2019s worth of free events to celebrate the country\u2019s 250th birthday.<\/div>\n
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52 Weeks of Firsts shines a light on different Philly-born Firsts each week through a series of free public events called\u00a0Saturday Firstivals\u00a0\u2014 held every Saturday of 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in more than a dozen neighborhoods.<\/div>\n
Firstival:\u00a0Saturday April 4 will focus on \u201cFirst Stadium in America: 1895.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Cheer loud for history!<\/div>\n
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Franklin Field was the nation\u2019s first stadium, home to roaring crowds, thrilling games and unforgettable moments.<\/div>\n
Philly built the stage for American sports. Franklin Field is world-renowned for hosting the annual Penn Relays track and field meet every April.<\/div>\n
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The event will be held at Franklin Field, which is located at 235 South 33rd Street in the University City section of Philadelphia.<\/div>\n
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On April 4, Fort\u00a0Mifflin\u00a0(Fort\u00a0Mifflin\u00a0and Hog Island roads, Philadelphia, 215-685-4167, www.fortmifflin.us<\/a>) will host a special event\u00a0 — \u201cOpen Investigation Evening.\u201d<\/div>\n
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The event, which will start at 7 p.m., is billed as a \u201cHaunted Fort Mifflin Event.\u201d<\/div>\n
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This is an open investigation where visitors can explore and enter the most haunted locations within the fort.<\/div>\n
The fort will have seasoned paranormal investigators on hand to help and guide if needed.<\/div>\n
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\u201cExperienced Paranormal Teams,\u201d \u201cOnly Ghosts in the Building\u201d and \u201cDrop Paranormal\u201d will be on site to assist and make this an unforgettable investigation.<\/div>\n
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Admission is $49 for the event, which runs from 7 p.m. until midnight.<\/div>\n
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Chaddsford Winery (Route 1, Chadds Ford, www.chaddsford.com<\/a>) is presenting \u201cReserve Tastings \u2013Spring Sips\u201d on April 4.<\/div>\n
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Guests will join the CFW Crew for an intimate and educational 60-minute experience in the Barrel Room.\u00a0The trained staff will guide them through a pre-selected tasting of five widely diverse and award-winning wines from across our portfolio.<\/div>\n
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The staff will also discuss topics such as grape growing conditions at our partner vineyards and the onsite winemaking process from production to aging and bottling.<\/div>\n
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The following is the 2026 Pairing Line Up \u2013<\/div>\n
Greeting Drink: Cherry Blossom Spritz featuring Sparkling White<\/div>\n
Vidal Blanc with\u00a0Fresh Ch\u00e8vre and Lemon Infused Olive Oil<\/div>\n
Painted Ros\u00e9 with\u00a0Radish Salsa<\/div>\n
Noiret with Bresaola and Mint Chimichurri on Baguette<\/div>\n
Sunset Blush with Lavender Chocolate Truffle from \u00c9clat Chocolate.<\/div>\n
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There are three seatings per day \u2013 noon, 2 and 4 p.m.<\/div>\n
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Tickets cost $40 per person and reservations are required.<\/div>\n
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Newlin Grist\u00a0Mill (219 South Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, newlingristmill.org<\/a>)\u00a0will celebrate \u201cOpening Day of Trout Season\u201d on April 4 from 9-4.<\/div>\n
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The event is open to Newlin Grist Mill\u2019s fly fishing club members.<\/div>\n
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Fishing in the stream is limited to catch-and-release fly fishing, reserved for the use of Newlin Grist Mill fly fishing club members for a seasonal fee. In order to fish in the stream, members and guests need\u00a0both\u00a0a Pennsylvania fishing license and a Newlin Grist Mill fly fishing club membership.<\/div>\n
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Fly fishing is open every day from the opening of the\u00a0Pennsylvania\u00a0trout fishing season\u00a0on the first Saturday in April to December 31st. The creek is stocked ahead of Opening Day and at intervals as needed throughout the season.<\/div>\n
Newlin Grist Mill will also present its \u201c1704 Mill Tour\u201d will be held on April 4 and 5.<\/div>\n
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Visitors can take a guided tour of the site\u2019s 1704 water powered mill.<\/div>\n
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While the Mill is not currently operational, visitors on guided tours will get a rare opportunity to see the process of building a new waterwheel and waterbox.<\/div>\n
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Visitors must be on a guided tour to go inside the Grist Mill.<\/div>\n
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Cost is $10 for adults and $6 for seniors and children 12 and under.<\/div>\n
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Tyler\u00a0Arboretum\u00a0(515 Painter Road, Media, 610-566-9134, tylerarboretum.org<\/i><\/a>) will present \u201cSaturday Wildflower Walk: Early Spring Edition\u201d from 1-3 p.m. on April 4.<\/div>\n
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Explore the Arboretum with wildflower expert\u00a0Dick Cloud. Slow down and look closely at what\u2019s growing along meadows, wooded paths, and occasional streamside spots. Enjoy the simple pleasure of seeing the landscape in detail and notice the Arboretum with fresh eyes.<\/div>\n
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In March, look for newly emerging spring ephemerals and listen to the chorus of frogs and birds.<\/div>\n
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Cloud\u00a0will lead an informative two-hour hike that takes you through meadows, woods, and occasionally streamside.<\/div>\n
Tickets are $18 per adult; $10 per teen (ages 12-17). The non-member fee includes admission.<\/div>\n
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On April 4 at 9 a.m., the John\u00a0Heinz\u00a0National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum (8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, www.fws.gov\/refuge\/John_Heinz<\/a>) will host \u201cBird Walk with Chuck Root and Emily Dodge\u201d on April 4 at 8 a.m. and \u201cBird Walk with Cliff and Nancy Hence\u201d on April 5 at 9 a.m.<\/div>\n
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Participants will be able to discover the 300+ species of birds that use the Refuge during their migration routes — each week guarantee different species.<\/div>\n
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Walk will meet by the Visitor Center and take place at a relaxed pace on flat surfaces.<\/div>\n
Laurel Hill Cemetery (3822\u00a0Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia,\u00a0laurelhillphl.com<\/a>) will present \u201cBeautiful Blooms: Spring Arbor Tour of Laurel Hill West\u201d on April 4 at 10 a.m.<\/div>\n
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Visitors can view the newly arrived azaleas, cherries, and dogwoods.<\/div>\n
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They will be able to enjoy the splendor of Laurel Hill\u2019s certified arboretum in all of its spring glory.<\/div>\n
Aaron Greenberg, Board Certified Master Arborist and Arboretum Manager, will lead guests on a tour of spectacular flowering trees and shrubs of Laurel Hill West.<\/div>\n
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Tickets are $20 for general admission, $18 for seniors and $10 for children (ages 6-12).<\/div>\n
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Andalusia Historic House, Gardens and Arboretum (1237 State Road, Andalusia, www.andalusiapa.org<\/a>) has opened for its 2026 season.<\/div>\n
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Located on a wooded promontory overlooking the Delaware River, Andalusia has been a stately presence on this stretch of water, just north of Philadelphia, for more than 200 years. The ancestral home of the Biddle family,<\/div>\n
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Andalusia\u00a0is\u00a0also a natural paradise of native woodlands and spectacular gardens that have evolved over time.<\/div>\n
Placed on the National Register\u00a0of Historic Landmarks\u00a0in 1966, the Big House\u00a0— one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in the United States — provides an unparalleled look into our nation’s past, while also offering a glimpse into the life\u00a0of\u00a0a family\u00a0that helped to shape its future.<\/div>\n
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Its surrounding gardens delight the senses all through the year, from the tumbling, brightly colored leaves of fall to the floral extravaganza of spring and the abundance and scent of summer.<\/div>\n
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Self-Guided Garden Tours will be available Mondays through Wednesdays through November 4 (excluding holidays) at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.<\/div>\n
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Visitors can stroll the spectacular formal gardens and native woodlands during a self-guided garden tour at their leisure and enjoy sweeping views from the banks of the Delaware River. Picnics are allowed on the grounds (with a “carry-in, carry-out” policy).<\/div>\n
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Hagley Museum and Library (Buck Road East entrance via Route 100, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-658-2400, www.hagley.org<\/a>), a 230-acre historical village on the site of the original du Pont Company gunpowder mills in northern Delaware, is presenting its \u00a0\u201cNation of Inventors\u201d\u00a0exhibition.<\/div>\n
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Visitors can learn about the patent process and see examples of early American ingenuity in the\u00a0\u201cNation of Inventors\u201d\u00a0exhibition.<\/div>\n
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\u201cNation of Inventors\u201d\u00a0celebrates the American spirit of ingenuity by taking visitors on a journey from the early years of the patent system, in the 1790s, through the \u201cgolden age\u201d of American invention, in the late 1800s.<\/div>\n
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The exhibit features more than 120 patent models from Hagley\u2019s unique collection — highlighting the diverse stories of inventors from all walks of life.<\/div>\n
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Patent models are scaled representations of inventions and were part of the patent application process for nearly 100 years.<\/div>\n
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\u201cNation of Inventors\u201d includes patent models from well-known inventors and companies like Ball (Mason Jars), Jim Beam, Bissell, Corliss, Steinway, and Westinghouse.<\/div>\n
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\u201cNation of Inventors\u201d is located on the first two floors of Hagley\u2019s Visitor Center. Visitors can plan to spend about 30 minutes on their self-guided tour of the exhibition.<\/div>\n
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Admission to Hagley is $22 for adults, $18 for students and seniors (62+) and $12 for children (6-14).<\/div>\n
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library (Route 52, Wilmington, Delaware, www.winterthur.org<\/a>) just opened its 2026 season.<\/div>\n
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Visitors are invited to celebrate the early bulb display of the March Bank with self-guided garden tours.<\/div>\n
Hikers will be able to explore the site\u2019s trails with Winterthur estate guides. Winterthur\u2019s 1,000-acre estate features 25 miles of walking paths and trails and 10 miles of roads to discover.<\/div>\n
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Admission to Winterthur is $27 for adults, $25 for seniors (age 62 and older) and students, and $10 for children (ages 2-11).<\/div>\n
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Historic Odessa (Main Street, Odessa, Delaware, 302-378-4119, www.historicodessa.org<\/a>) is both a scenic and an historic site in Delaware.<\/div>\n
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Historic Odessa just reopened for spring tours and celebrated the beginning of its 2026 season.<\/div>\n
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Known in the 18th-century as Cantwell\u2019s Bridge, Odessa played a vital role in commercial life along the Delaware River as a busy grain shipping port.<\/div>\n
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Today, visitors can stroll along tree-lined streets and admire examples of 18th- and 19th-century architecture in one of the best-preserved towns in Delaware. They can also tour a remarkable collection of antiques and Americana preserved in period room settings and quaint exhibits.<\/div>\n
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Historic Odessa is open to the public from March through December, Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Sunday from 1-4 p.m.\u00a0 The site is also open Monday by reservation.<\/div>\n
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March 1 was the Opening Day for Odessa\u2019s new exhibit \u2013 \u201cThe Return of Odessa\u2019s Artifacts.\u201d It will run through May 17.<\/div>\n
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When the\u00a0Historic Odessa Foundation re-opened the doors to its 18th-century museum homes on March 1, the biggest change was not immediately visible — a significant collection of historic objects has quietly \u201creturned home.\u201d<\/div>\n
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In late 2025,\u00a0Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library\u00a0deaccessioned and transferred ownership of 44 artifacts to the foundation, deepening Odessa\u2019s ability to tell its stories through objects that once again belong to the place they were made to serve.<\/div>\n
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Included in the transfer are 33 objects previously on display at Odessa through a long-term loan agreement, plus 11 others that Winterthur owned and used for display and educational purposes in the Winterthur\/University of Delaware graduate-study programs in conservation and American material culture.<\/div>\n
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Rockwood Park & Museum (4671 Washington Street Ext, Wilmington, <\/a>\u00a0Delaware, 4671 Washington Street Ext, Wilmington, www.newcastlede.gov\/431\/Rockwood-Park-Museum<\/a>) is presenting \u201cRockwood Self-Guided Tour\u201d on April 4 and 5.<\/div>\n
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Visitors can explore the grandeur, history and beauty of the Rockwood Museum, home of the Shipley, Bringhurst and Hargraves families for 120 years, at your own pace.<\/div>\n
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Visitors access most of the museum\u2019s major rooms on this self-guided tour. Also, staff will be nearby to answer any questions.<\/div>\n
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The museum will also present a \u201cGuided House Tour: The Rockwood Experience\u201d on April 5.<\/div>\n
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Visitors will be able to get a deeper look into Rockwood and the people who lived, visited and worked here.<\/div>\n
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This guided tour introduces key members of the Shipley, Bringhurst and Hargraves family of Rockwood through the spaces they lived and some of objects they collected.<\/div>\n
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The Academy\u00a0of\u00a0Natural\u00a0Sciences\u00a0of Drexel University (1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, www.ansp.org<\/a>) has just opened a new exhibit \u2013 \u201cBotany of Nations.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Visitors can experience a groundbreaking exhibition that provides a new perspective on the legendary Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery.<\/div>\n
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Co-curated with Enrique Salm\u00f3n, PhD, an ethnobotanist and author of IW\u00cdGARA: The Kinship of Plants and People, and developed with contributions from Indigenous cultural historians, \u201cBotany of Nations\u201d offers a culturally layered view of the plants of North America.<\/div>\n
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Collected on the famous expedition, some of the oldest plant specimens in the country today are housed in the Academy\u2019s own Lewis and Clark Herbarium.<\/div>\n
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Guests can learn how the Native Nations Meriwether Lewis met on the trail shaped America\u2019s plant knowledge long before Western scientists claimed these \u201cdiscoveries.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Centering the voices of Native Nations who have protected and cared for the lands for thousands of years, \u201cBotany of<\/div>\n
Nations\u201d presents plants as portals to Indigenous storytelling and knowledge.<\/div>\n
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Visitors will:<\/div>\n