More information on Jane Austen Day at Winterthur Museum
We received more detailed information about the activities that will take place on Jane Austen Day, Sunday, October 15, 2006, at Winterthur Museum in Winterthur, Delaware.
- Tapestry Historic Dance Ensemble presentation of dances discussed in Jane Austen’s books at 1 pm
- “Jane Austen: The Mistress of Ironies” lecture by Elizabeth Steele of the Jane Austen Society of North America at 2 pm.
- “Meet Jane Austen” - Claire Golden Drake, an actor from the Vagabond Acting Troupe will appear as the author Jane Austen. Ms. Drake is also appearing as Jane Austen at our Family Day on Saturday, November 4th at “Book Behind the Film.”
- Selections from the works of Jane Austen’s novels will be read at 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm and 3 pm.
- Guests will be able to participate in period dances familiar during Austen’s lifetime (1775-1817) at 3:30 pm.
Throughout the Day
- Letterbox Hunt exploring Winterthur’s beautiful garden inspired by the words of Jane Austen.
- Learn the intricacies of “tea etiquette” in the early 19th century.
- Paper boat making and sailing
- Games; Cup and Ball & Hoop & Stick
- Be sure to visit the exhibit Fashion and Film to see costuming from film adaptations of Emma, Sense & Sensibilibty and Pride and Predjudice.
Admission to the Jane Austen Day events is included in a Gardens and Galleries pass.
