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    Category: History

    Covered Bridge

    The Covered Bridges of the Brandywine Valley (And More)

    By Jen Boes on Feb. 23, 2022

    Ready to take a trip off the beaten path? There’s really nothing like a leisurely drive through the back roads of the Brandywine Valley. The scenery is gorgeous at any time of the year. And – here’s a…

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    Delaware Museum of Natural History - Dino

    A New Year Brings New Events and Attractions to Greater Wilmington in 2022

    By Jessica Horstmann on Feb. 15, 2022

    This year, big changes are on the way for Greater Wilmington. From an iconic attraction finalizing a complete transformation, to new permanent and temporary exhibitions at famed du Pont…

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    Brandywine River Museum

    Brandywine River Museum Celebrates Artist Wayne Thiebaud's Life With New Exhibition

    By Jessica Horstmann on Feb. 10, 2022

    Opening on February 6, and running through April 10, 2022, the Brandywine River Museum of Art will present Wayne Thiebaud 100: Paintings, Prints, and Drawings. This new exhibition will highlight the…

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    Tubman Garrett Bottom of Statue

    Experience African American History in Greater Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley

    By Jen Boes on Feb. 04, 2022

    In the late 1800s, Harriet Tubman and other “conductors” led escaped enslaved people from the South to safety in the North via the Underground Railroad. One of the last stops before reaching freedom…

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    Delaware History Museum

    Bitts and Bites of Greater Wilmington: Delaware History Museum

    By Jessica Horstmann on Feb. 02, 2022

    February is known as Black History Month, a dedicated time of year in which the culture of African-Americans are celebrated. Did you know that the First State, Wilmington specifically, was part of the…

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    Bitts and Bites DE Art Museum

    Bitts and Bites of Greater Wilmington: The Delaware Art Museum

    By Jessica Horstmann on Jan. 05, 2022

    Season 2 of the Bureau’s Bitts and Bites of Greater Wilmington video series launches with an inside look at the Delaware Art Museum. The Delaware Art Museum was founded in 1912 by a diverse group of…

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    Nemours Estate Aerial

    22 Reasons to Visit Greater Wilmington & the Brandywine Valley in 2022

    By Jessica Horstmann on Dec. 31, 2021

    If you are looking for a change of scenery or just need a break from the same daily routine, Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley is your destination to get away from it all. We're close to home, yet…

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    Fall Aerial New Castle

    Old Meets New in Historic New Castle

    By Jessica Horstmann on Dec. 17, 2021

    The Historic New Castle neighborhood holds a lot of First State history... rightfully so, as this neighborhood was where William Penn first stepped into the “New World.” It’s also home to the New…

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    Hagley Museum & Library

    Chasing History with Cider: Wilmington Brew Works Teams Up with Hagley Museum and Library

    By Jessica Horstmann on Oct. 14, 2021

    In the beer world, breweries are always looking toward the next trendy beer style. But Wilmingt on Brew Works (WBW), which also happens to operate as a cidery, is chasing history with their new cider…

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    Hotel DuPont

    Midweek Means Great Value in Greater Wilmington, Delaware for the End of 2021

    By Jessica Horstmann on Sep. 13, 2021

    Any day is a good day to treat yourself to an overnight stay at one of the many fabulous hotels and inns of Greater Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley. But did you know the treat is even sweeter in…

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