BRANDYWINE BRANDYWINE
CATALYST FALL–WINTER 2020. VOLUME 48. NUMBER 1
Dear Friends, Welcome to the Fall-Winter edition of Catalyst! I hope you all are safe and healthy and managing through this unprecedented year. Back in March, we closed the Museum due to COVID-19—and in the midst of great uncertainty, we did not print the Spring-Summer 2020 edition of Catalyst. It is with much joy that I welcome you back to Catalyst, and also share with you what we’ve been up to this year. After nearly four months of closure, we were thrilled to reopen the Museum on July 1 with extensive safety protocols in place for our visitors and staff. Our Votes for Women: A Visual History and Witness to History: Selma Photography of Stephen Somerstein exhibitions were extended and provided timely inspiration for our returning visitors. While it has been wonderful to see so many of you return to the galleries since then, it was quite the journey before we got to that moment! After we closed to the public, both the Conservancy and Museum staff quickly adapted to working from home so that we could continue to support and engage our members and the broader community. As Federal and State parks closed and the lockdown began, we worked hard to safely keep our Preserves at the Laurels, Waterloo Mills, Birmingham Hill and our campus trails in Chadds Ford open, to serve as a place of solace and respite. Since then, we’ve seen a record influx of visitors to our outdoor spaces—further highlighting the restorative qualities nature plays in our lives.
Our first virtual member event held on Zoom brought us back together again from the comfort of our homes. 2
With the cancellation of all of our signature programs and events—including the Radnor Hunt Races, the Antiques Show, Bike the Brandywine and First Sundays for Families, just to name a few—we immediately shifted gears and began to produce a wide range of virtual content and programs to connect with everyone remotely from home. From “Zoom” discussions and gallery talks to virtual “nature moments,” DIY crafting projects and even an online summer camp, our staff, interns, volunteers and partners have been busy adapting to our new reality of socially distant programs with the aim of keeping you, our members and friends, entertained and engaged. We even added a new section to our website called “Brandywine at Home,” where we continue to feature new content every week. If you haven’t already, please be sure to bookmark our site at www.brandywine.org/at-home While the closure of the Museum and shift to virtual programming was a dramatic change for us all, the work of the Conservancy did not skip a beat during the pandemic. Moving to a remote-work environment, Conservancy staff completed and enhanced nine easements, resulting in the protection and strengthening of 1,125 acres of land this year, and—through the use of GPS and satellite technology—they were also able to complete their yearly monitoring of conserved properties from afar. We also continued our important work with the William Penn Foundation’s Delaware River Watershed Initiative, as the coordinator of the Brandywine-Christina Watershed partners, and we’ve made crucial progress on two major projects for the Brandywine Creek Greenway—the Birmingham Hill master plan and a feasibility study for the Brandywine Creek Water Trail. As we celebrate the Greenway’s 10th anniversary this year, you can read more about the many accomplishments we’ve achieved over the past decade on page 6. The Brandywine’s trustees and staff have also been busy creating a comprehensive Master Plan for our campus in Chadds Ford, which will help guide the organization for the next 30 years. Working with world-renowned experts headed by firms Cooper Robertson and Olin,
BRANDYWINE AT HOME we have been carefully evaluating our buildings and grounds—what we love and what we could improve, the challenges of the aging infrastructure and location on a flood plain, and the opportunities presented by our collections, historic buildings and the incomparable setting of our Chadds Ford campus. After lots of effort, several drafts and many lively discussions we are close to finishing the plan. Although we are not quite ready to share it with you just yet, we are very excited by what we have seen so far and thrilled by the potential of having a detailed road map that builds on what we have achieved over the last 50+ years. During this time away, we have unfortunately lost several cherished friends of the Brandywine, including former trustees Hal Haskell, Mrs. J. Maxwell R. “Betty” Moran, Alan Slack and Bill Wister, as well as dear supporters such as Betsy James Wyeth and Suzanne Roberts, among others. All have had such a profound impact on the organization and have given us so much joy over the years—they are already sorely missed. You can read more about them in our memorials and tribute section, beginning on page 12. I am also delighted to share that we have a special tribute display honoring Betsy Wyeth, the wife and muse of artist Andrew Wyeth. On view in the Andrew Wyeth gallery through January 10, 2021, the tribute features works the artist created of his wife over the decades. As we get ready to enter the holiday season, things are different but the same. The volunteers have been busy creating Critters as usual—only this year they made their imaginative creations from their homes. And, for the first time ever, you can now buy some of our “classic” Critters online and have them shipped to your friends and family (or yourself!) across the country. The Brandywine Railroad engineers have also been hard at work installing the beloved train display—but this year they adapted the layout to provide a safe and socially distanced experience while incorporating new acquisitions, which you can read about on page 8. This year has been challenging for us all. At Brandywine, we have endeavored to adapt quickly and find ways to fulfill our mission protecting important natural resources and presenting inspirational, entertaining and educational programming for our members and constituents. We thank you and your family for continuing to be a part of the Brandywine community, and look forward to having you join us for a safe and joyful holiday season, either online or in person. Be well, Virginia Logan The Frolic Weymouth Executive Director and C.E.O.
Not ready to visit the Brandywine in person just yet? Be sure to bookmark our new “Brandywine at Home” webpage! Updated weekly with new content, Brandywine at Home features virtual tours and curator-led gallery talks of our collection and special exhibitions; at-home art activities for all ages; mindful nature videos from around our campus and preserves; and other helpful resources and activities. Learn more at: www.brandywine.org/at-home
IN THIS ISSUE: 2
Letter from the Executive Director
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Member Spotlight
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The Brandywine Creek Greenway Turns 10
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A Beloved Holiday Tradition Continues
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Recipe from the Millstone Café
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Betsy James Wyeth: A Tribute
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Memorials & Tributes
Catalyst is published semi-annually by the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art, a public charity founded in 1967. It is sent free to all members. Questions may be directed to Marketing & Communications, P.O. Box 141, Chadds Ford, PA 19317. © 2020 Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art. Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art is registered with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania under the provision of Act No. 1990202. Solicitation of Funds for Charitable Purposes Act. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within PA (800) 732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. 3
Artfully Inspired Gifts from the Brandywine Museum Shop
Easy Holiday Shopping Options: 1. Browse and shop in person 2. Shop online at BrandywineMuseumShop.org 3. Call 610.388.8326 for contactless, curbside pick-up 4. Browse our Holiday Gift Guide by visiting brandywine.org/gift-guide
Holiday Critter Sale! Unique, handcrafted ornaments made from all-natural materials by Brandywine volunteers. Member Preview Sale
Wednesday & Thursday, December 2 & 3, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Public Sale
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, December 4–6, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Face mask requirements and capacity limits will be in place to ensure a safe, in-person shopping experience. Credit and debit card payment is preferred. Proceeds benefit the Museum Volunteers’ Fund, and Art Education and Programming.
New this year: shop online for a selection of the most popular styles at www.brandywine.org/critters
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
“My oldest son learned how to write his name at one of the first Read-Aloud programs we went to.” Members since 2012, Oscar and Stephanie
De Paz, along with their three children— Jorge, Ruben and Ivan—have shared many wonderful memories at the Brandywine. One of their favorite Museum programs is the Children’s Read-Aloud Tour, which the family has been actively attending since the boys were little. “The Brandywine is such a wonderful place for us,” noted Stephanie, who homeschools her children. “The story time, in particular, has been a significant complement to our children’s education. My oldest son learned how to write his name at one of the first Read-Aloud programs we went to.” In addition to their love for reading, each of the De Pazs’ children enjoys studying the guitar and piano.
The relationship between the De Paz family and the Brandywine began like many others have with a visit to the Brandywine Railroad. “We went to see the train display with extended family who were visiting from out of the area for the holidays,” Stephanie added. “We immediately decided to buy a family membership to the Museum.” Not surprisingly, one of the family’s favorite past exhibitions was Get the Picture! Contemporary Children’s Book Illustration in 2016. This exhibition featured works from beloved children’s book illustrators such as Mo Willems, Sophie Blackall and Raúl Colón.
When asked “What would you like other families with young children to know about the Brandywine?” Stephanie answered, “I’d like them to know how unique the Read-Aloud program is for children. I’ve found that it speaks to the children in a way that understands how they can learn and engage at a level beyond their years. The staff listens to the kids and their ideas and they teach them about art in a manner that respects their intelligence.” n Want to share the spotlight? Contact Kaitlin LeRoy, Membership Manager, for details on how you can be featured in our next issue of Catalyst. Kaitlin can be reached at 610.388.8341 or kleroy@brandywine.org. 5
CONNECTING COMMUNITIES FOR A DECADE The Brandywine Creek Greenway Celebrates a Milestone Anniversary When the Brandywine Creek Greenway was conceived over 10 years ago, the vision
of establishing a 40-mile long conservation and recreation corridor along both branches of the Brandywine River—from the rural community of Honey Brook in Pennsylvania to the City of Wilmington in Delaware—seemed monumental. But with generous funding from the William Penn Foundation and the collaborative efforts of nearly 30 municipal partners, the Greenway has been able to flourish into reality. “For the past decade, the Brandywine Creek Greenway has brought enormous value to communities along its 40-mile stretch,” noted Andrew Johnson, Program Director of Watershed Protection at the William Penn Foundation. “Important among those benefits is a stronger connection between people and the environment, instilling a sense of personal affinity with the two branches of the Brandywine River and a desire to protect clean water. The Greenway has provided many opportunities for people to actively preserve and protect the river and the natural areas surrounding it. We are proud to have supported the work of completing this major asset, which is also part of a larger system known as the regional Circuit Trails.” The Greenway represents the western-most line of Circuit Trails—the multi-modal trail network of the greater Philadelphia region. Since 2010, the Brandywine Conservancy and its Greenway partners have successfully created new and improved access to open space, parks, trails, river access points and area attractions, resulting in more connected
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With much exciting work ahead, below are 10 of our favorite accomplishments from the past 10 years.
Engaged 29 municipal partners across three counties and two states
Extended the Greenway in 2019 by 10 miles into the State of Delaware for a total of 40 miles
Organized and launched the annual Bike the Brandywine event
Designed the Brandywine Creek Greenway App, a free mobile application that features over 200 parks, preserves and trails (brandywine.org/app) and sustainable communities. While enhancing recreational opportunities and increasing trail use have always been at the forefront of its vision, the Greenway has also contributed to land conservation and farmland preservation, natural resource protection and water quality improvement, and cultural and historic preservation. Building on the many successes of its first decade, the Greenway and its partners look forward to coordinating new initiatives together, including acquiring more public open space along the Brandywine for recreation; creating new trails and connections to the regional Circuit Trails network; and implementing plans for the Brandywine Water Trail to include new facilities, access points, wayfinding and interpretive features. “It has been an honor and a truly rewarding experience to collaborate with our many partners over the last decade,” said the Brandywine’s Sheila Fleming, manager for the municipal assistance program. “I look forward to the next 10 years as we continue to improve public access to trails and natural places along the Brandywine.” n
Created and distributed the Hiking through History map that guides users in exploring the American Revolutionary War’s Philadelphia Campaign of 1777 throughout the region Partnered with Chadds Ford Township in facilitating the Walkable Chadds Ford Master Plan
Broadened the network of trails connecting and extending from the Brandywine’s campus with the addition of the Harvey Run Trail Expanded the Brandywine’s Annual River Cleanup to include additional Greenway municipalities
Conducted a Brandywine Creek Water Trail Feasibility Study
In partnership with Greenway municipalities, facilitated or participated in nine trail feasibility studies 7
A Beloved Holiday Tradition Continues at the Brandywine On view through January 10, 2021 After a challenging year, we hope you will join us for some much needed “comfort and joy” at the Brandywine this holiday season. This year marks the exciting return of artist and composer Ann Wyeth McCoy’s dollhouse, which features six rooms filled with threedozen dolls and hundreds of miniature objects that will delight visitors of all ages. The Brandywine’s whimsical Critter ornaments, handcrafted by our volunteers at home this year, are also back to decorate the towering trees in the Museum’s three-story atrium, as well as thousands that will be available for purchase during our Annual Holiday Critter Sale—including a few “classics” that can now be purchased online for the first time. But perhaps most anticipated each year is the return of the trains! In the following article, our Model Railroad Specialist, Paul Hoerner, shares how we’ve transformed the railroad display into a safe and socially distant experience this year, while also maintaining the engaging elements that everyone loves. 8
Above: In this detail, a small figurine version of Jamie Wyeth’s Pumpkinhead - Self-Portrait (1972) appears near the tracks.
Welcome to the 2020 Brandywine Railroad! This year,
the Museum’s railroad staff—David Jensen and I— were challenged with maintaining the integrity of a beloved component of the holidays at the Brandywine while also keeping our visitors safe during this bustling season. Although the layout has been slightly reduced in size to allow for social distancing, it will still—as always—feature plenty of trains, miniature details and a few interactive components, too (now operated by hands-free foot pedals!). This year’s display also introduces the exciting additions of two model train sets with layouts once owned by Nicky and Jamie Wyeth, respectively. The Wyeth brothers recently donated their sets with the intent of deepening the Brandywine’s renowned model train collection. Both Nicky and Jamie inherited a love of toys from their father, Andrew Wyeth, whose collection of miniature soldiers is a memorable part of any visit to his historic studio. The siblings were particularly fond of model trains; in addition, Nicky loved flying and building model airplanes, which he still collects today. Since being donated to the Museum in 2014, Nicky’s standard gauge layout has been featured in a 2018 pop up presentation, Christmas in July, as well as a special appearance during the Brandywine’s 2019 holiday display. The layout was commissioned by his former wife, Jane, from artist Tommy Simpson as a Christmas present in 1976. The layout is typical of a classic Lionel display with a simple design but lots of action. “Tinplate” trains and buildings are simple but colorful. The display also features a large bridge modeled after New York’s Hell Gate Bridge. The train set became a year-round feature of the Wyeth’s living room in their New York apartment. As a child, their daughter, Victoria Wyeth, enjoyed sending her toys (and sometimes even parts of her breakfast!) on a ride on the large trains.
Images (from top): Nicky Wyeth’s train layout on display in his New York City apartment for Christmas, 1976. Image courtesy of Nicky Wyeth. Jamie Wyeth’s iconic Portrait of Pig (1970) appears on a miniature billboard in this detail shot of the N-scale layout. An overhead view of Jamie Wyeth’s layout.
Previously part of the Brandywine’s 2006 Factory Work exhibition—featuring the work of Jamie Wyeth, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Andy Warhol—and donated to the Museum earlier this year, Jamie Wyeth’s N-scale layout includes an intriguing backstory. Wyeth and Andy Warhol were friends and fellow toy collectors— Warhol even created the Toy Series of paintings and screen prints in 1983—and together they saw a large train layout in a New York toy shop that they jointly purchased on the spot. Included in the landscape are foothills of a mountain, train tunnels, and even a 9
diminutive industrial town with a main street packed with businesses and rowhouses, a steel mill, and a large metal warehouse featuring an oversized reproduction of Wyeth’s own iconic painting, Portrait of Pig. While the layout was originally housed in his New York apartment, Jamie relocated it when he moved to his farm in Delaware. Both he and Warhol would operate the train set during the Pop artist’s visits to the area. In preparation for the Factory Work exhibition, Wyeth added train cars, including one outfitted with a video camera as a salute to Warhol’s groundbreaking 16mm films of the 1960s and 70s. Though that miniature camera is no longer operative, its spirit is echoed by the “train cam” on the Museum’s O-Gauge layout. The Brandywine is exceedingly grateful to Nicky and Jamie Wyeth for their generous support of the Brandywine Railroad. Their recent gifts add a personal touch to a cherished holiday display and will be enjoyed by visitors for decades to come. Both David and I hope to see you and your family at the Museum for a safe and enjoyable holiday season! n Paul Hoerner, Model Railroad Specialist, — Brandywine River Museum of Art Support for the Brandywine Railroad is provided by The Davenport Family Foundation Fund for Exhibitions, Herr Foods Inc., and The Frelinghuysen Foundation
A miniature billboard for “farm fresh eggs” featuring Jamie Wyeth’s 10W30 (1981).
PRIVATE GROUP ACCESS To help accommodate those who are not comfortable visiting during normal hours of operation just yet due to COVID-19, the Brandywine is excited to offer new Private Group ticket packages for the holidays. Now through January 10, 2021, you can reserve private, before- or after-hours access to the Museum’s three floors of exhibitions—including exclusive access to the Brandywine Railroad—for you and your family and friends. Light refreshments from the Millstone Cafe are also included. To learn more about our Private Group ticket packages, visit www.brandywine.org/group-visit
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UPCOMING EVENTS As we navigate the months ahead, we hope you will join us for the Brandywine’s upcoming virtual and socially distant inperson events. For information on new virtual lectures, gallery talks, family programs, creative escape and plein air painting workshops, and more, please visit www.brandywine.org/events. New programs are added frequently.
GINGERSNAPS A recipe from the Millstone Café
The Brandywine’s Millstone Café is open 10 a.m.–3 p.m., with a regularly updated menu featuring seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Learn more at www.brandywine.org/cafe
From our kitchen to yours, we hope you enjoy this tasty holiday cookie recipe from the Millstone Café’s Executive Chef, Liz Sempervive. Ingredients: • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour • 2 tsp baking soda • 1/2 tsp salt • 12 Tbs unsalted butter • 2 Tbs ground ginger • 1 tsp ground cinnamon • 1/4 tsp ground cloves • 1 1/4 cups packed (8 3/4 oz.) dark brown sugar • 1/4 cup molasses • 1 large egg, plus 1 large egg yolk • 1/2 cup granulated sugar In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside. Next, melt the butter over medium heat until it starts to turn slightly brown. Using brown butter will create a nutty flavor and will make the cookies taste even better! Remove the pan from the heat and pour the butter into a large, heatproof bowl. Add the ground ginger, cinnamon and cloves to the warm butter and whisk to combine. The warm butter will help bloom the flavors of the spices. Set aside to cool for about two minutes, then whisk in the brown sugar and molasses until combined. Next mix in the egg and egg yolk until incorporated. Finally, stir in the dry ingredients with a rubber spatula, mixing until just combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let chill in the refrigerator for about 45 minutes.
Once you are ready to bake, preheat the oven to 300 °F, line your baking sheets with parchment paper, and add the granulated sugar to a pie plate or bowl. Shape the cookie dough into 1-inch balls, then roll in the sugar and place on the prepared baking sheets. Using the upper rack of the oven, bake the cookies for 15 minutes, then rotate the cookie sheet and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes (or until the cookies start to darken around the edges). Remove the baking sheet to a wire rack to let cool. The gingersnaps can be stored in an airtight container for up to two weeks—if you can make them last that long! n This recipe was adapted from Cook’s Illustrated, November/December 2011. Right: Chef Liz making gingersnaps. 11
BETSY JAMES WYETH September 26, 1921– April 21, 2020
Leaving an incredible legacy, which will not soon be forgotten,
Brandywine’s dear friend and supporter Betsy James Wyeth died peacefully in April after a full, well-lived life. A catalyst in the creation and opening of the Brandywine River Museum of Art, Betsy was a visionary in the worlds of art and architecture. She was also a published author, art collector and a driving force in the career of her husband, artist Andrew Wyeth—serving as his muse, business manager and chief archivist. Together with Andrew, she was a major benefactor in the fields of art and education. Born in East Aurora, New York, Betsy Merle James was the daughter of the late Merle James and Elizabeth Browning James. Her family vacationed in, and ultimately moved to, Cushing, Maine, where at age 17 she met Andrew Wyeth on July 12, 1939— his twenty-second birthday. The couple was married the following year on May 15, 1940, and moved to Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. Their marriage spanned nearly seven decades before Andrew’s death in 2009. Early on in their marriage, Betsy took up the role as Andrew’s business manager. She made a significant contribution to the study of American art. Guided by Josephine Hopper—wife of American realist painter Edward Hopper—she began keeping extensive records that would become the basis for the artist’s forthcoming catalogue raisonné. After the death of her fatherin-law, N. C. Wyeth, she compiled and was editor of The Wyeths: The Letters of N. C. Wyeth, 1901-1945, a book that spurred a reas12
sessment of his career. In 1976 she published the first book on her husband’s work, Wyeth at Kuerners, followed by Christina’s World in 1982. She also worked with a young group of filmmakers to produce the award-winning documentary, Andrew Wyeth Self Portrait: Snow Hill, in 1995. Betsy and Andrew Wyeth founded the Wyeth Endowment for American Art, the precursor to the Wyeth Foundation for American Art, in 1968. It is now the third largest funder of exhibitions, publications and fellowships devoted to the study of American Art. Through its generosity were made possible major projects such as the research for, and publication of N. C. Wyeth: Catalogue Raisonné of Paintings. In the late 1960s, Betsy was a powerful force behind the creation of the Brandywine River Museum of Art in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. She encouraged George A. “Frolic” Weymouth, one of the founders of the Brandywine Conservancy, to purchase, renovate and transform a 19th-century gristmill along the Brandywine River into an art museum, and promised to lend works by all three generations of Wyeth artists—N. C., Andrew and Jamie, and other family artists such as Carolyn and Henriette Wyeth, Peter Hurd and John McCoy. Over the years, Andrew and Betsy Wyeth would donate many important paintings both to the Brandywine and the Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland, Maine. Following Andrew Wyeth’s death, Betsy generously gifted her husband’s studio to the Brandywine River Museum of Art—which is now a
Images (clockwise from top left): Andrew Wyeth (1917–2009), French Twist, 1967, drybrush on paper, 22.5 x 28.5 in. The Andrew and Betsy Wyeth Collection. Andrew Wyeth (1917–2009), Outpost, 1968, tempera on panel, 23.25 x 23.25 in. The Andrew and Betsy Wyeth Collection. Andrew Wyeth (1917–2009), Maga’s Daughter, 1966, tempera on panel, 26.5 x 30.25 in. The Andrew and Betsy Wyeth Collection. Betsy James Wyeth, 1968, photographer unknown. Courtesy of the Wyeth Family Archives. All artwork © 2020 Andrew Wyeth / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
National Historic Landmark and open to the public seasonally for tours. A muse for her husband, Betsy is represented in a number of his works, sometimes embodied only by a highly personal object or setting that reminded her husband of her presence. A candid and astute partner, Betsy played an important role in his career. As Andrew Wyeth commented in 1966 to his biographer, Richard Meryman, “Betsy galvanized me at the time I needed it,” adding “She’s made me into a painter that I would not have been otherwise. . . . she made me see more clearly what I wanted.” To honor the life of Betsy Wyeth, the Brandywine organized Betsy James Wyeth: A Tribute featuring a selection of 20 Andrew Wyeth drawings and paintings, depicting his wife and muse—many of which have never been exhibited before. Chosen from the personal collection of Andrew and Betsy Wyeth, the selection of works is both intimate and enigmatic, capturing her elegance while also communicating a sense of elusiveness that the artist was so adept at conveying. On view as well is a painting by Betsy’s father, Merle James, recently donated to the Museum by Anna B. McCoy in Betsy’s honor. Betsy James Wyeth: A Tribute is on view through January 10, 2021. n
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IN MEMORIAM Over the past year, the Brandywine has lost many dear supporters, friends and former trustees. All are dearly missed, but never forgotten. Harry G. “Hal” Haskell Jr. (May 27, 1921–January 16, 2020) was one of
the Brandywine’s earliest champions. A trustee of the Brandywine since its inception in 1967, Haskell served on the board until his death. Haskell was also a successful businessman, politician, World War II veteran, environmental advocate and an avid art collector. His warmth, humor and deep pride in the beauty of the landscape and artists of the Brandywine made such an impact on all of us. Mrs. J. Maxwell R. “Betty” Moran (August 7, 1930–January 23, 2020) was one
of the Brandywine’s most generous supporters. Mrs. Moran joined the Brandywine’s board of trustees in 1989 and served as an honorary trustee until her death. She was a noted philanthropist, thoroughbred breeder and steeplechase racing enthusiast, accomplished foxhunter, conservationist, arts supporter and a pillar of the community. In addition to her efforts to bring together the Radnor Hunt Races and the Brandywine Conservancy to form a fundraising partnership in 1980, Mrs. Moran served as the chair and co-chair of the Races up until her death. The impact of her generosity, enthusiasm and unwavering support for her community will be felt for generations to come. Suzanne F. Roberts (May 16, 1921–April 20, 2020) was an award-winning
actress, broadcaster, philanthropist and civic educator. She was well known for her unquenchable thirst for knowledge and zest for life. Together with her husband—longtime Brandywine trustee and Comcast founder, Ralph—she supported our organization generously. Education was a personal passion, and hundreds of schoolchildren visited the Museum during field trips funded by the Suzanne F. and Ralph J. Roberts Foundation. Her can-do attitude— best epitomized by the weekly TV show, Seeking Solutions with Suzanne, she launched at the age of 79—was an inspiration to us all. Alan P. Slack (April 21, 1929–June 3, 2020) was an active trustee of the Bran-
dywine for several terms until his death. Over the years he served on multiple committees, and with his wicked sense of humor and wise counsel, he was a valued mentor to staff and younger trustees. Following his retirement as Director of Quality Assurance from the Boeing Company’s helicopter division after 32 years with the company, Slack attended the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts as an audit student. Over four years there, he honed his natural talent and became an accomplished painter. A master horticulturist, Slack also proudly served on the boards of the Scott, Tyler and Jenkins Arboreta and was a several term trustee of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. William Rotch Wister Jr. (September 20, 1933–November 23, 2019) was a trust-
ee of the Brandywine for 21 years. During his tenure, he served in many officer roles, including President, Vice President and Assistant Secretary. After his work in Army Intelligence and the Peace Corps, Wister had a career in law and finance. Survived by his wife Diana S. Wister, also a Brandywine trustee, he had a keen interest in the history and land conservation work of the Brandywine and was instrumental to its success in many ways. We remain truly grateful for his support. n 14
MEMORIALS & TRIBUTES The Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art gratefully accepts and acknowledges gifts in honor or in memory of family and special friends, and in appreciation of our staff and volunteers. Recent gifts include: IN HONOR OF LAURA AUDREY,
IN MEMORY OF ROBERT CRANDELL
IN MEMORY OF CHARLES G. AND
IN HONOR OF GEORGE A.
WHO DEDICATED HER LIFE TO ART
The von der Luft Family Foundation Robert & Lynn von der Luft Ms. Anne Wattman
MURIEL E. RUDERSHAUSEN
“FROLIC” WEYMOUTH
Sara Alexander Chuck Rudershausen Paul J. Rudershausen
(in addition to previous gifts)
Ms. Claire Moyer IN MEMORY OF BARBARA OAKES BARBER
Mr. Jonathan Barber
IN HONOR OF MARY CRONIN
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph W. Lurquin Jr. IN HONOR OF DAVID BEEHLER
Mr. Philip Harkins
IN MEMORY OF CHARLES “RUDY” RUDERSHAUSEN
IN HONOR OF MY WIFE GINNY DAVIS
G. Michael Davis
Embreeville Mill Mr. & Mrs. Frederic J. Henjes
IN MEMORY OF MRS. JOAN DEBAKEY
IN MEMORY OF GILBERT V. H. SHECK
“BILLY” R. WISTER JR.
John & Marlou Gregory
(in addition to previous gifts)
IN MEMORY OF MR. WILLIAM
IN MEMORY OF MRS. VALERIE BOZZONE
Mr. Jonathan Barber Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bozzone Mr. William M. Brown Mrs. Elizabeth Buckley Mrs. Karen Carson Mr. & Mrs. Andrew J. Cusimano Mr. & Mrs. Ed DeMario Ms. Joyce E. Dudics Donna & Mark Gormel Ms. Aimee Grable Dr. & Mrs. James R. Hagan Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. Johnson Mrs. Ruth Mohr Mrs. Barbara Pulyer Mr. & Mrs. Burton F. Rothenberger Mr. & Mrs. John Russell Mr. & Mrs. Barry Slitzky Mr. Bruce Stumpp Mrs. Linda Sylvester Ms. Donna W. Upchurch Mr. & Mrs. K. W. Wilson IN HONOR OF BRANDYWINE AT HOME
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Hoey Ms. Karenne Snow IN HONOR OF THE REOPENING OF THE BRANDYWINE RIVER MUSEUM OF ART
Doug & Kate Hayes IN HONOR OF ROB BROKAW
David & Mary Alderson IN HONOR OF JOHN AND BETSY FIELD
The Enthoven Foundation Inc. Mr. James Flynn The Hayward Foundation Mr. Harry W. Howell Mr. Barrett R. Petty IN MEMORY OF CHASE, A MALAMUTE DOG
Ms. Donna M. Converse
Anonymous Aspen Business Center Foundation Dr. Benjamin F. Hammond Bill & Kay Iredale Rencourt Foundation, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. R. Scott Schroeder
Woman’s Club of York IN HONOR OF DONNA GORMEL
Mr. W. Halsey Spruance Jr. IN MEMORY OF MR. HAL HASKELL
Mr. & Mrs. Wendell Fenton Mr. & Mrs. Michael Landa Mr. & Mrs. David S. Poston IN HONOR OF KATHLEEN HOOD’S PRESENTATION
Delta Kappa Gamma Beta Omi IN MEMORY OF MARIANNE S. LOEB
The Thomas F. Loeb Family Fund IN HONOR OF DOROTHY A. MATZ
Mrs. Helen K. Groves IN HONOR OF MARY MEESE’S MARRIAGE TO THOMAS KENDAL
Mr. & Mrs. Donald R. King IN MEMORY OF BETTY MORAN
John & Rita Razze IN MEMORY OF JOHN J. NESBITT III
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce L. Marra IN MEMORY OF PETER & ROBIN PARKER (in addition to previous gifts)
IN MEMORY OF GEORGE E. SIPALA
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Boyle Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence A. Dunbar Mr. Amos Fenstermacher Mr. Philip R. Fling Mr. & Mrs. Paul Gansky Mr. & Mrs. Roland Heck Mr. & Mrs. David W. Herr Ms. Karen L. Jessee Ms. Anna M. Kruezberger Mr. & Mrs. Charles D. Murtagh Mr. Philip T. Rausch Ms. Glory A. Sandberg Mr. & Mrs. Randal Joseph Steinhoff Dr. & Mrs. Allen E. Terzian Mrs. Phyllis I. Wenner Mr. & Mrs. E. W. Zeller IN MEMORY OF ALAN P. SLACK
Suzanne M. Regnier and Greg Papiernik IN MEMORY OF DANIEL J. SNYDER
Mr. Robert B. Snyder IN HONOR OF W. DONALD SPARKS II, ESQUIRE
The LeFrak Trust Company IN HONOR OF GEORGE & JULIA
Mr. & Mrs. George W. P. Atkins Jr. Mr. & Mrs. James Fogarty Ms. Elizabeth F. Nixon
STRAWBRIDGE
IN MEMORY OF JOANNE H. PRICE
IN HONOR OF THE WEDDING OF
Ms. Jane R. Haggard
ANN MCFADDEN AND BROOK STROUD
Mr. & Mrs. G. Bernard Hamilton S & G Foundation
(in addition to previous gifts)
Ms. Maddie Devereux Ms. Melanie R. Miller Mr. & Mrs. Morris W. Stroud II Mr. & Mrs. James Wetter Jr.
Ms. Jane L. Bass Mr. & Mrs. James L. Buckman Mr. & Mrs. Cummins Catherwood Jr. Mrs. Margaret M. Dean Dr. & Mrs. William L. Elkins Ms. Susie Elson Mr. & Mrs. S. Matthews V. Hamilton Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Daniel A. Hanley Ms. Hannah L. Henderson Mrs. Judith Jefferis The Garden Conservancy The JTK Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Edgar R. Owen Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Morris W. Stroud II Mr. & Mrs. William Told Mr. Royall Victor III IN MEMORY OF MRS. BETSY WYETH
Dr. Prabodh Gupta Mr. Frederick Kramer Ms. Virginia Logan Mr. & Mrs. Joseph W. Lurquin Jr. Mrs. John W. Payson John & Rita Razze Mr. & Mrs. R. Scott Schroeder Ms. Alice Walton IN MEMORY OF PHYLLIS MILLS WYETH (in addition to previous gifts)
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas B. Evans Jr. Dr. Prabodh Gupta Mr. Frederick Kramer Ms. Virginia Logan Mr. & Mrs. Joseph W. Lurquin Jr. Mrs. John W. Payson John & Rita Razze Mr. & Mrs. R. Scott Schroeder Mrs. Barbara B. Simonds Ms. Alice Walton
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(closed Tuesday)
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Holiday Hours: November 27, 2020–January 10, 2021 Open daily, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving & Christmas Day)
Winter Hours: January 11–March 31, 2021 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Open Wednesday–Monday
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(closed Tuesday) Cover image: Detail of Nicky Wyeth’s train display