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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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Watercolor Plant Prints

By: Laura Westmoreland, Associate Educator for Adult & Community Programs

Signs of spring and new life are popping up all around us. Capture a snapshot of the beautiful designs found in nature through these watercolor prints. We chose to highlight the beauty of native plants that are beginning to emerge in the Brandywine Valley,...

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DIY Craft: Pressed Plant Designs

By: Laura Westmoreland, Associate Educator for Adult & Community Programs
Capture the colors of early spring in a collage of pressed leaves and flowers. This simple and versatile project can be done individually or as a family. Discover what colors are in your own backyard!
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DIY Activity Jars

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

With so many things—including schools—being closed, the phrase “I’m bored” is becoming a common one in many households. But this fun Activity Jar project can help drive those feelings away! Not only is making the jar fun, but when it is complete you can fill it with...

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DIY Craft: Marker-Dyed Fabric

By: Laura Westmoreland, Associate Educator for Adult & Community Programs
Fun meets fashion! Be inspired by the bright colors of spring and brighten up bandanas, napkins, t-shirts and more with colorful effects using permanent markers and rubbing alcohol. All ages can create designs, but adult supervision required—these vibrant designs won’t wash out!
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The Making of Caldecott Honor-Winning Children's Book

By: Brianna Cronin, Intern
I’m Brianna Cronin, an intern in the Brandywine River Museum’s Research Center. One of the projects I’ve worked on this summer included going through the museum’s collection of materials from the American illustrator, Nancy Burkert.
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