S1 E3 Winterthur Period Interiors
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Winter Tour showcases Henry DuPont's family home, featuring a collection of American antiques and entire rooms from various periods. Visitors can explore five highlighted rooms, including the Cecil bedroom with its Georgian wall, the beautifully composed Hampton bedroom, the quirky Penny Packer room, the Baltimore drawing room with its exceptional doorways, and the McIntyre room celebrating a master builder's work. The site also offers family-friendly gardens and blooming flowers.
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