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Gunpowder and Gardens, Part 2

Posted on August 5, 2024 by Janette

After learning about the duPont family, it was only right that we visited Longwood Gardens. About 30 minutes over the border into Pennsylvania, visitors can experience what was once a simple park. Due to the duPont family’s interest in gardening, … Continue reading →

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Gunpowder and Gardens, Part 1

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Janette

Along the Brandywine River in northern Delaware sits an estate where visitors can learn about the duPont family’s legacy. The Hagley Museum and grounds are the location of the duPont gunpowder manufacturing company, established in 1802. A tour of the … Continue reading →

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