Samantha Drake, Author at Delaware Today

Home & Garden

Two Sussex County Homes With Great Outdoor Living Spaces

From inviting fire-pits to pools that wow, these backyard spaces beckon outdoor living.

Home & Garden

A Lavish Kent County Mansion With a Stunning French Design

Known as Chateau Mamere, this French Provincial-style mansion brings the dream of living on a grand country estate within reach.

Home & Garden

Peek Inside Wilmington’s Iconic Gargoyle House

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this well-known Wilmington home is imposing on the outside, light and airy on the inside.

Home & Garden

Homes With Great Gardens in Sussex and New Castle Counties

When it comes to beautiful gardens, these houses in northern and southern Delaware don’t disappoint.

Home & Garden

A Historic, Storied Property in Downtown Lewes

The eye-catching 18th-century Metcalf House is not only charming, but also in strolling distance from restaurants, shopping and the beach.

Arts & Culture

Behind the Scenes of Winterthur’s ‘Antiques Roadshow’ Episodes

The show filmed three episodes at the Wilmington museum, which will air this month.

Arts & Culture

Winterthur In the 21st Century: How the Estate is Planning For the Future

The institution is looking to attract audiences through new technology, events and ideas.

Arts & Culture

How “Costuming the Crown” Fulfills Winterthur's Overarching Mission

The exhibition, which features costumes from Netflix’s award-winning “The Crown,” is a departure from the museum's focus on American history.

Arts & Culture

Inside Winterthur's Historical Conservation Efforts

Henry Francis du Pont’s legacy lives on through the Wilmington museum's programs, which are aimed at training the next generation of antiquities conservationists.

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