 The Brandywine Valley has inspired many to greatness. Let it inspire you. Tour the world-renowned museums and gardens made famous by the legacy of the du Pont and Wyeth families.
Take a guided tour of Hagley Museum, where the du Pont story begins in the Brandywine Valley. Hagley features the original du Pont mills, estate, and gardens
Visit Longwood Gardens*, the world's premier horticultural display garden on 1,050 acres offering 40 indoor/outdoor gardens, breathtaking conservatory and spectacular illuminated fountains and fireworks.
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Winterthur Museum and Country Estate*, once the home of Henry Francis du Pont, featuring an outstanding collection of antiques and a glorious naturalistic garden.
* Longwood Gardens and Winterthur Museum and Country Estate offer a "Springtacular" special from February 1-April 30, 2007. Two glorious du Pont family gardens ... for one great price ... $20.00. Contact either attraction for more information.
Brandywine River Museum is known for its unparalleled collection of works by three generations of the Wyeth family and its outstanding collection of American illustration, still life and landscape painting.
Victoria Wyeth guides public tours of works by her grandfather, Andrew Wyeth, and by her uncle, Jamie Wyeth at the museum. The tours include a discussion of the artists' media, techniques, subject matter and use of models. Please contact the museum for more information.
 There is so much more to see and do in Brandywine Valley. Take a behind-the-scenes look at the world's largest electronic retailer. The QVC Studio Tour allows you to experience a live television broadcast. Taste and tour Herr's Snack Food Factory, where free guided tours end with a sampling of warm snacks! Walk the hallowed ground at Brandywine Battlefield, where Washington's troops battled and were defeated in September of 1777.
All this and much more await you in the Brandywine Valley. Visit Brandywinegrouptour.com for more information.
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