Believe it or not, a kids program at the Hagley Museum can teach you how to launch an air rocket and make a bird feeder in the same day.
What is it?
The Hagley Museum’s Creek Kids presents “The Natural World of the Brandywine,” an exploration of nature and wildlife in Brandywine. This will be an opportunity for visitors to get out of the house and participate in demonstrations, activities, eat and make crafts on Tuesday, August 10, and Sunday, August 10, from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is $11 for adults, $9 for students and senior citizens, $4 for children (ages six to fourteen), and free for members and children five and under.
Why should I go?
A wide-range of activities will center on the Brandywine River, including learning how to build air rockets and boats, making bird feeders and fishing. When hunger strikes, children can help in making ice cream and whipped cream from scratch. Guests will also learn about the natural environment and how the DuPont Company used the energy of the Brandywine River. Other activities will include a scavenger hunt, stone cutting, peeling willow branches, and learning about the Workers’ Garden and the importance of an herb garden in the nineteenth century.
What they're saying:
“Families will be able to learn about wildlife and their surrounding environment and the clean power provided by the river. The environment was an important aspect to the success of the DuPont Company.”
- Angela Williamson, Coordinator of Volunteers.
"The Natural World of the Brandywine helps show children that trees, plants and water were all apart of everyday life in the 19th century. Fishing in the Brandywine and eating homemade ice cream are real treats for children of all ages."
-Candy Dunson, Manager of Visitor Services.
