Point-to-Point Race at Winterthur
Photos courtesy of Winterthur Museum & Country Estate
In the 1970s, Joseph Frederick & Sons began using backhoes, putting an end to more than 25 years of hand-digging trenches.
Point-to-Point Race
In 1978, Winterthur hosted the first Point-to-Point, an annual steeplechase race on the grounds of the Winterthur Museum & Country Estate, a former du Pont mansion. Five amateur steeplechases are the main event, preceded by pony races and a parade of horse-drawn coaches and carriages. In addition to the horse races, Point-to-Point is famous for its elegant and sometimes outlandish tailgating.
The event is held on the first Sunday after the first Saturday in May each year, and today attracts more than 18,000 visitors.
Besides Point-to-Point, Winterthur is a beautiful place for visitors year-round. The great American country estate is nestled in the heart of Delaware's beautiful Brandywine Valley, halfway between New York City and Washington, D.C. Winterthur offers a variety of tours, exhibitions, and programs for all ages to enjoy. Discover the museum's magnificent collection of American antiques, celebrating the best in style and craftsmanship. Delight your senses with a stroll through the glorious 60-acre garden and surrounding landscape of woodlands, waterways, and rolling meadows. See Enchanted WoodsTM, the fairy-tale garden for children of all ages. Explore the nationally renowned research library that is a center for the study of American art and material culture.
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