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Explore a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) activities to challenge your creativity during your school's spring break

THE SYNTHETICS REVOLUTION AND THE SENSES

This paper examines the synthetics revolution in fashion and fibers within the context of the new field of the history of the senses.  The story of the synthetics revolution—the introduction of man-made and test-tube fibers into the textile-fashion supply chain—has most often been told as the story of heroic inventors or the story of the judicious management investment in R&D.  In reality, DuPont and other fiber makers of the mid to late twentieth century were also innovative marketers who invested heavily in product development, advertising, motivational research, and promotion.  Those efforts, in turn, attempted to tap into and capitalize on the hopes, desires, and concerns of consumers on matters of comfort and convenience. 

Enjoy a family-friendly festival of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker movement. This event features demonstrations from area makers showcasing craftsmanship and technology in a wide variety of pursuits, from 3-D printing and robotics to fiber arts and woodworking. 

Visitors explore the geology of the Brandywine Valley and its impact on the milling industry.

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

Join us for our second annual 5K run/walk to benefit Hagley’s Scholarship Fund.

Yoga classes for Hagley Members.

Hagley's new Blooms & Booms Happy Hour celebrates spring and shows how Hagley appreciates members.

See the museum in a different way during a Sunday Stroll- take a leisurely walk on areas of our property normally only accessible by bus.

Stop in anytime during one of our wedding open houses to visit the Soda House, Hagley's primary wedding venue.

GPS Address: 298 Buck Rd, Wilmington DE 19807

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

In this walking tour of the powder yard, guests experience an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the black powder process and can try their hand at graining some powder. Reservations requested, call (302) 658-2400, ext. 261.

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

See the museum in a different way during a Sunday Stroll- take a leisurely walk on areas of our property normally only accessible by bus.

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

Stop in anytime during one of our wedding open houses to visit the Soda House, Hagley's primary wedding venue.

GPS Address: 298 Buck Rd, Wilmington DE 19807

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

Don’t miss Delaware’s best fireworks show! This members-only event is held each year, two Fridays in June. It is a spectacular evening of family fun.

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

Don’t miss Delaware’s best fireworks show! This members-only event is held each year, two Fridays in June. It is a spectacular evening of family fun.

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

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

Dig into two very different gardens – one fed the du Pont family and the other DuPont Company workers in the nineteenth century.

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

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

See the museum in a different way during a Sunday Stroll- take a leisurely walk on areas of our property normally only accessible by bus.

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

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

Stop in anytime during one of our wedding open houses to visit the Soda House, Hagley's primary wedding venue.

GPS Address: 298 Buck Rd, Wilmington DE 19807

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

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

Learn about the explosions that happened at Hagley and how they affected the lives of DuPont workers and their families.

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

Spend a summer Saturday at Hagley and enjoy fishing on the Brandywine and water balloon games!

See the museum in a different way during a Sunday Stroll- take a leisurely walk on areas of our property normally only accessible by bus.

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

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

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

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

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

See the museum in a different way during a Sunday Stroll- take a leisurely walk on areas of our property normally only accessible by bus.

Browse through more than 500 antique and restored cars that date from the early 1990s all the way back to the early twentieth century.

Stop in anytime during one of our wedding open houses to visit the Soda House, Hagley's primary wedding venue.

GPS Address: 298 Buck Rd, Wilmington DE 19807

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

Take a hayride along the Brandywine to experience the beautiful fall foliage in the Powder Yard. 

Take a hayride along the Brandywine to experience the beautiful fall foliage in the Powder Yard. 

Hagley's two-day Craft Fair features works in wood, pottery, jewelry, fibers, metal, and other media, and includes a specialty outdoor food market.

Take a hayride along the Brandywine to experience the beautiful fall foliage in the Powder Yard. 

Take a hayride along the Brandywine to experience the beautiful fall foliage in the Powder Yard. 

Hagley's two-day Craft Fair features works in wood, pottery, jewelry, fibers, metal, and other media, and includes a specialty outdoor food market.

Stop in anytime during one of our wedding open houses to visit the Soda House, Hagley's primary wedding venue.

GPS Address: 298 Buck Rd, Wilmington DE 19807

Take a hayride along the Brandywine to experience the beautiful fall foliage in the Powder Yard. 

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

Take a hayride along the Brandywine to experience the beautiful fall foliage in the Powder Yard. 

Visitors can take advantage of this unique opportunity to see the grounds of Hagley in a different light and meet one of our guides for a stroll through the property.

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

Enjoy a rare opportunity to see Eleutherian Mills, the first du Pont family home built in America, dressed for the holidays and illuminated with softly glowing lights.