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Pyle at Play: Memories of Rehoboth Beach

By: Eileen Fay, Research Center Archivist (2019-2021)

Have you checked out A Passion for Pyle: The Paul Preston Davis Collection, a new digital exhibition from the Brandywine's Annenberg Research Center? Derived from an extensive collection of archival research materials related to artist Howard Pyle, the Davis Collection was created and donated by local collector and historian Paul Preston Davis. The following blog post, written by former Research Center Archivist, Eileen Fay, delves into the stories of Howard Pyle’s summer home at Rehoboth Beach, utilizing research materials found within the Davis Collection. 

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DIY Paint Pouring

By: Laura Westmoreland, Associate Educator for Adult & Community Programs
Paint pouring is an easy and high-impact technique for artists of any age or skill level. There are many professional-quality materials available for paint pouring, but this family-friendly introduction to the technique uses inexpensive and washable materials that you may have on-hand.
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Curating a Collection: Make Your Own Museum at Home

By: Laura Westmoreland, Associate Educator for Adult & Community Programs
If you can’t visit the Brandywine, you can build your own version at home with the kids! Learn how to "Make Your Own Museum" using a printable version of artwork from the Brandywine’s renowned collection.
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Read-Aloud from Home

By: Liesl Mahoney, Associate Educator for School & Family Programs

Hello Read-Aloud Families! Even though we are not...

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DIY Flower Wreath

By: Liesl Mahoney, Associate Educator for School & Family Programs

Making a gift for someone you love is truly special. This Mother’s Day make mom a colorful flower wreath to hang up and enjoy. Not only is this wreath easy to make and very pretty but it uses supplies you likely already have around your house! Skip those flowers that will wilt and make...

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Imagine Brandywine: A True Collaboration

By: Liesl Mahoney, Associate Educator for School & Family Programs
Brandywine’s monumental Votes for Women: A Visual History exhibition presented a wonderful opportunity to collaborate with local teachers and students for an Imagine Brandywine exhibition.
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