Press Releases

Press Releases

The Brandywine mourns the loss of Betsy James Wyeth (1921-2020)

Chadds Ford, PA, April 21, 2020— It is with great sadness that the trustees of the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art announce the death of Betsy James Wyeth on April 21, 2020. Betsy was a catalyst in the creation and opening of the Brandywine River Museum of Art and was a visionary in the worlds of art and architecture. She was also a published author, art collector and a driving force in the career of her husband, artist Andrew Wyeth—serving as his muse, business manager and chief archivist of his work. Together with Andrew, she was a major benefactor in the fields of art and education.

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COVID-19 Update

Chadds Ford, PA, March 14, 2020—The Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art is closely monitoring the ongoing situation with the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) threat as we continue to make the health and safety of our visitors, staff and volunteers our top priority. Out of an...

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