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Truck and Tractor Day

October 5, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

$6 – $20

October 5, 2019 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Join us for the 7th Annual Truck and Tractor Day at Winterthur—a fun day filled with lots of large equipment sure to delight the wheel-oriented kids in your family. Climb a tree like a real arborist, explore tractors, modern farm vehicles, and the Winterthur fire trucks, and enjoy a hayride, arts and crafts, and more! For tickets, call 800.448.3883 or purchase online. Get into Truck and Tractor Day FREE as a Member with this limited-time Membership offer.  Members Only! Beat the crowds and come early.  Members are invited to join us at Truck and Tractor Day beginning at 9:00 am before the estate and event open to the general public. Discover 30 tractors and other pieces of estate equipment. Hop onto one of the original Winterthur farm trucks and see how a modern backhoe and crane work. Feel free to take pictures and ask our knowledgeable staff and volunteers questions. Learn about the Winterthur Fire Department! Meet our firefighters and put out a “fire” with our pumper truck. Hop aboard the fire truck and try on real “turnout gear.” Enjoy a hotdog, pretzels, and ice cream!Take a hayride through the estate! Enjoy the beautiful autumn weather and changing leaves. Climb a tree! Put on a safety harness and climb a tree, just like a real arborist. Get creative with farm- and tractor-related crafts. Look for helmets, badges, and coloring book giveaways! Proceeds support the Winterthur Fire Department. Members free. Included with general admission. Rain or shine event.
Photo credit: Courtesy of Winterthur


Details

Date:
October 5, 2019
Time:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cost:
$6 – $20
Website:
http://www.winterthur.org/exhibitions-events/family-activities/truck-tractor-day/

Organizer

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Phone
800-448-3883
Email
tourinfo@winterthur.org
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Venue

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807 United States
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Phone
800-448-3883
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