I have been looking forward to visting Winterthur since we received the syllabus for this class way back when. I really didn’t know what to expect, but I knew the Du Pont Estate had to be a sight (and site) to see. It was more than I expected!
The grounds and the house were beautiful. They made up for the lecture that started us off. In her defense, the economic progression in the Atlantic World is very interesting and a great subject for debate, but enough was enough. Besides, I was freezing in that room!
The best part of the tour was the classroom activities. There were some things that will tie in perfectly with my lesson plan. Students will better understand how trade has evolved in the world. They will also come away with an understanding of the importance of each person’s contribution to our society through developing and using our skills.
As I toured the gardens I couldn’t help picturing what it would have been like to be a child growing up on these lovely, peaceful grounds. I also am amazed at the work and planning (and fortunes)it took to create this enchanted garden.
The other thing that struck me about the house/museum, is how much fun H.F. DuPont must have had using his creativity in designing the rooms. It’s amazing what you can do if money is not object!
What a wonderful day! We ended it with a lovely dinner a most charming brew pub.
Denyse:
Nice job on the catch-up blogging. It looks great.