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Author Talk: Lisa Jacobson

May 8, 2025 | 7 p.m. | Thursday

Lisa Jacobson will speak about her new book, Intoxicating Pleasures: The Reinvention of Wine, Beer, and Whiskey after Prohibition.

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Science Saturday – Digging In To Compost

May 10, 2025 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Saturday

Discover the wondrous transformation from kitchen scraps to yard waste with Plastic Free Delaware!

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Special Tours

May 19, 2025 | Monday

Enjoy an in-depth, special guided tour at Hagley.

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Summer Kick-Off Celebration at Hagley

May 24, 2025 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Saturday

Take an innovative approach to the “unofficial start of summer” this Memorial Day Weekend at the Summer Kick-off Celebration at Hagley!

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Science Saturday - Spring Fling

May 24, 2025 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Saturday

Use Newton's laws of motion to build a catapult and test out how far you can launch a projectile.

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Cannon Firings

May 24, 2025 | 1, 2 & 3 p.m. | Saturday

Have a blast during your visit to Hagley with cannon firings!

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Fishing on the Brandywine

May 31, 2025 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Saturday

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of fishing on the Brandywine — no fishing license required.

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Summer Nights at Hagley

June 4, 2025 | 5 to 8 p.m. | Wednesday

Relax and enjoy Hagley's beautiful property in the evening hours.

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Science Saturday – Materials for Making

June 7, 2025 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Saturday

Explore the fascinating properties of different materials and how they shape the world around us.

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Summer Saturdays at Hagley Museum

June 7, 2025 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Saturday

Spend a Summer Saturday at Hagley and relax with fun outdoor activities.

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Author Talk: Lisa Jacobson
7 p.m. | Thu May 8, 2025
Science Saturday – Digging In To Compost
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Sat May 10, 2025
Special Tours
Mon May 19, 2025
Summer Kick-Off Celebration at Hagley
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Sat May 24, 2025
Science Saturday - Spring Fling
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Sat May 24, 2025

MUSEUM ENTRANCE - GPS: 200 Hagley Creek Road, Wilmington, DE 19807
LIBRARY ENTRANCE - GPS: 298 Buck Road, Wilmington, DE 19807

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