Featured Events

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February 2023 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Saturday
National Inventors' Day

National Inventors’ Day celebrates the genius behind design.

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February 2023 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Sunday
Victorine's Valentine's Day

Visit Hagley and enjoy the sweetest of holidays.

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February 2023 | Monday
HISTORY HANGOUT: CONVERSATION WITH MARK H. ROSE
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February 2023 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Saturday
Hagley Weddings Open House
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March 2023 | 7 p.m. | Thursday
Author Talk: Margaret Mulrooney

On March 9, Margaret Mulrooney will return to Hagley to discuss her book—Black Powder, White Lace.

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March 2023 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Saturday
Science Saturday Presented by Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP – I Beg Your Garden

In collaboration with Longwood Gardens' Community Read we will explore how plants grow and eventually make it to our tables.

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March 2023 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Saturday
Science Saturday Presented by Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP – Tumbling Towers

Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges.

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April 2023 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Saturday
Science Saturday Presented by Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP – Eggcelent Physics

Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges.

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April 2023 | 5:30 p.m. | Friday
Hagley After Hours: Behind the Scenes Tours of Nation of Inventors with Hagley Curators

Join Hagley Curators for a behind-the-scenes look at Nation of Inventors.

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April 2023 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Saturday
Science Saturday Presented by Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP – Trashformations

Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges.

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April 2023 | Registration 7:30 - Race 8:30 a.m. | Saturday
Hagley’s 5K Along the Brandywine

Join us for our annual run/walk to benefit Hagley’s Scholarship Fund. Participants can run or walk along the beautiful Brandywine through Hagley’s 235-acre property. 

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May 2023 | 7 p.m. | Thursday
Author Talk: Roger Biles and Mark Rose
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May 2023 | 5:30 p.m. | Friday
Hagley After Hours: Mother’s Day Celebration – Women Inventors

Join Hagley Curators for a behind-the-scenes look at Nation of Inventors.

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May 2023 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Saturday
Science Saturday Presented by Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP – Rainbow Science

Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges.

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May 2023 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Saturday
Science Saturday Presented by Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP – Coding

Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges.

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May 2023 | 1, 2 & 3 p.m. | Monday
Cannon Firings

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

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June 2023 | 5 to 8 p.m. | Wednesday
Summer Nights at Hagley presented by Dogfish Head Craft Brewery

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

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June 2023 | Gates open at 5 p.m. | Friday
Fireworks at Hagley Presented by M&T Bank and Wilmington Trust

Don’t miss Delaware’s best fireworks show! In 2023 the fireworks theme is Fireworks at Hagley: Natural Hagley

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June 2023 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Saturday
Summer Saturdays at Hagley Museum

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

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June 2023 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Saturday
Science Saturday Presented by Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP – Playing with Polymers

Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges.

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June 2023 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Saturday
Fishing on the Brandywine
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June 2023 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Saturday
Science Saturday Presented by Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP – Tune Into Science

Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges.

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July 2023 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Saturday
Science Saturday Presented by Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP – Ocean Notions

Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges.

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July 2023 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Monday
Summer Camp at Hagley

Hagley is offering week-long day camps of summer camp activities. Camps provide a fun, hands-on environment in which to learn and make new friends.

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July 2023 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Saturday
Science Saturday Presented by Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP – Blast Off!

Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges.

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August 2023 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Saturday
Science Saturday Presented by Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP – Magnetic Attraction

Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges.

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August 2023 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Saturday
Science Saturday Presented by Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP – Fun with Flight

Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges.

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September 2023 | 5:30 p.m. | Friday
Hagley After Hours: A Retrospective Look at Nation of Inventors

Join Hagley Curators for a retrospective look at Nation of Inventors.

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September 2023 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Saturday
Science Saturday Presented by Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP – Finding Nano

Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges.

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September 2023 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Saturday
Smithsonian Day

Museum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Enjoy free admission with a Museum Day ticket. 

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September 2023 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Sunday
Hagley Car Show presented by Fidelity

Experience the wonders of automotive innovation at Hagley's Car Show!

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September 2023 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Saturday
Science Saturday Presented by Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP – Float Your Boat

Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges.

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October 2023 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Saturday
Science Saturday Presented by Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP – Nature's Dyes

Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges.

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October 2023 | Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 10-4 | Saturday
Hagley Craft Fair

This marketplace brings talented artisans from the Mid-Atlantic area to display and sell fine arts, crafts, and gourmet items.

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October 2023 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Saturday
Science Saturday Presented by Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP – Creepy Chemistry

Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges.

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November 2023 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Saturday
Veterans Day

Free admission for current military members, veterans, and their families.

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November 2023 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Saturday
Science Saturday Presented by Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP – Robotics Roundup

Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges.

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December 2023 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Saturday
Science Saturday Presented by Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP – Bridging the Gap

Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges.