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Listen to stories from the Brandywine Valley Oral History Project
Listen to Hagley's newly released collection of oral histories from people who grew up, lived, and worked in and around the Hagley powder yards and the Brandywine Valley.
Enjoy Wednesday evenings at Bike & Hike & Brews
Hagley's Wednesday evening Bike & Hike & Brews presented by Dogfish Head Craft Brewery are in full swing!
Join us for Hagley's 19th-Century Faire with Flair!
Experience fun games, food tastings, and activities from the nineteenth century.

Hagley Happenings

Upcoming Events & Programs

Children enjoying an activity at Hagley

Summer Break Activities

August 17, 2018 | 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. | Friday

School’s out for summer - don’t let the brain drain happen on your watch! Bring the kids to Hagley this summer and try some fun learning activities for families. 

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A man and young girl walk at Hagley

$5 Fridays after 5

August 17, 2018 | 5 to 7 p.m. | Friday

Unwind from your workweek and spend a Friday evening at Hagley for just $5 per person after 5 p.m.!

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A young Hagley visitor enjoys ice cream

Summer Saturday

August 18, 2018 | 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Saturday

Spend a summer Saturday at Hagley and try your hand at making homemade ice cream! 

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fair nineteenth century people activities

Faire with Flair

August 18, 2018 | 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Saturday

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Visitors at Hagley during Bike and Hike and Brews. Workers

Bike & Hike & Brews

August 22, 2018 | 5 to 8 p.m. | Wednesday

At Bike & Hike & Brews, visitors can stroll, jog, or bike through areas of Hagley property normally closed to foot traffic.

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People in the E. I. du Pont Garden

Dinner with a View

August 24, 2018 | 6 to 8:30 p.m. | Friday

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to enjoy dinner by the Brandywine and a guided walking tour through Hagley’s gardens.

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Science Saturday – Rocking Roller Coasters

August 25, 2018 | 1 to 4 p.m. | Saturday

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A cannon fires during the demonstration.

Cannon Firing Demonstration

August 26, 2018 | 1, 2 and 3 p.m. | Sunday

Cannon firings in the powder yards demonstrate how black powder was made and used.

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The Brandywine at Hagley Museum and Library

Sights, Sounds, Smells Walking Tour

September 2, 2018 | 11 a.m. | Sunday

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Patent Model - Improvement in Boats for Duck-Shooting

Patent Model Tour

September 8, 2018 | 11 a.m. | Saturday

Join one of our Hagley guides for an introductory tour of Hagley’s patent model collection.

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Children enjoying an activity at Hagley
Summer Break Activities
12:30 to 4:30 p.m. | Fri Aug 17, 2018
fair nineteenth century people activities
Faire with Flair
10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Sat Aug 18, 2018
A young Hagley visitor enjoys ice cream
Summer Saturday
10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Sat Aug 18, 2018
Visitors at Hagley during Bike and Hike and Brews. Workers
Bike & Hike & Brews
5 to 8 p.m. | Wed Aug 22, 2018
People in the E. I. du Pont Garden
Dinner with a View
6 to 8:30 p.m. | Fri Aug 24, 2018

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

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