Registration

• Tuition for this course is $125. Members receive exclusive discounts on our programs and courses. Not a member? Learn more.

• Please check your spam folder for your email confirmation. If you have questions, please call (215) 732-1600 or email rsvp@rosenbach.org.

• This program is for those 18 and older.

• To promote access to onsite and virtual Rosenbach experiences, we offer scholarships for each Signature Program. To inquire, email Associate Curator and Manager of Public Programs Bryn Michelson-Ziegler at bziegler@rosenbach.org.

Description

When you hear the term “country house library,” you may immediately think of the great country house collections of the United Kingdom. But did you know that historic country houses in the Mid-Atlantic region are home to remarkable rare book collections to this very day? In this special excursion, join the Rosenbach and Nemours Estate for an in-depth look at books and other objects connected to the du Pont dynasty of Delaware. You will learn about the history of this fascinating estate, the legacy of book collecting among the du Ponts, and the importance of country house library collections to our understanding of the history of reading. The day’s events will occur in behind-the-scenes spaces around the Nemours Estate, with up-close access to collections. The course includes a private bus tour, fascinating historical lectures, and a visit to the du Ponts' manuscript and library collections. You will receive two complimentary tickets to return to the estate for a formal house tour at a later date. Join us for an unforgettable journey into our region’s history and culture.  

Onsite at Nemours Estate: 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803   

Image courtesy of Nemours Estate, Wilmington, Delaware.

Instructors

Dr. Alexander Lawrence Ames is Senior Director of Collections Engagement at the Rosenbach Museum & Library. 

Dr. Katheryn Lawson is Archivist Historian at Nemours Estate.