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Category Archives: Point-to-Point
Point-to-Point’s Historic Landscape Part of Preservation Project at Winterthur
Every spring, on the first weekend of May, the fields of Winterthur along Kennett Pike are brought to life as people gather for the annual Point-to-Point steeplechase. The Point-to-Point fields on the Winterthur estate comprise rolling hills that tuck into … Continue reading
Posted in Conservation, Du Pont Family, Point-to-Point
Tagged Brandywine Valley, Chandler, du Pont family, DuPont Company, E. I. du Pont, Geographic Information Systems, GIS, Greaves, H. F. du Pont, Harry du Pont, Henry Francis du Pont, Irene Martin, Jacques Antoine Bidermann, John Hirron, Katie Forrester, Kennett Pike, Kennett Turnpike, Negendank, Nichols, P2P, point-to-point, Preservation Project Winterthur, PTP, Rumford Dawes, University of Delaware, William Clenny, Wilson, Winterthur, Winterthur Estate, Winterthur Garden, Winterthur Library, Winterthur Museum, Winterthur Museum Garden & Library, Winterthur Point-to-Point
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Pomp & Circumstance
The weather warms, brilliant colors begin to erupt in Azalea Woods, and the Brandywine Valley’s grand spring tradition is right around the corner! May 4 marks the 36th running of Point-to-Point at Winterthur, the annual steeplechase event on the pristine … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Point-to-Point
Tagged 1927 LaSalle, 1927 Rolls Royce Phantom I Ascot Tourer, 1960 Rolls Royce Phantom V, antique carriage, antique carriage parade, Azalea Woods, Bentley, Bob Hickok, Brandywine Conservancy, Brandywine River Museum, Brandywine Valley, Dave Busby, Donald Whitley, Frolic Weymouth, George A Frolic Weymouth, George Weymouth, H. F. du Pont, Harry du Pont, Henry Francis du Pont, HF du Pont, Hilary Seitz, historic autos, John Lennon, Keystone Rolls Royce Owners Club, P2P, Point to Point, point-to-point, PTP, Queen Elizabeth, Rolls Royce, steeplechase, Winterthur, Winterthur Delaware, Winterthur Museum, Winterthur Museum Garden & Library
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A Grand Tradition
As we reflect on another successful Point-to-Point, we look back on the 35 years the event has been celebrated on the rolling hills and meadows at Winterthur. This signature spring event was conceptualized in 1979 by Greta B. Layton and … Continue reading
Tailgating Tips from MasterChef Winner Jennifer Behm!
Point-to-Point is here! (This Sunday, May 6, to be precise.) To help you get ready, we’re sharing local caterer and MasterChef winner Jennifer Behm’s special recommendations for making your day at the races fabulous. 10. Pick a Theme This way, if … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Point-to-Point, Programs
Tagged drinking, eating, food, horses, picnic, point-to-point, spring, steeplechase, tailgating
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A Visit to the Winterthur Point-to-Point House
The folks in the Communications Department stopped by the Point-to-Point House (4901 Kennett Pike) recently and got a glimpse of what you’ll see if you come to buy tailgate tickets. Race Director Jill Abbott and Point-to-Point Office Coordinator Bonnie Elwell manage more than 450 tailgate spots (including … Continue reading
Posted in Behind-the-Scenes, Point-to-Point
Tagged Brandywine Valley, Delaware, horses, picnic, point-to-point, racing, spring, steeplechase, tailgating
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