Nemours Mansion & Gardens & Moshulu
Wilmington, DE & Philadelphia, PA
Start your adventure on the grounds of the Nemours Mansion
& Gardens, a 300-acre country estate of the late industrialist and
philanthropist Alfred I. duPont. A fine example of a French chateau in the style
of Louis XVIth, the mansion was started in 1909 and completed in 1910. The
47,000 square foot mansion looms over the surrounding formal gardens and is
furnished with fine antiques, famous works of art, beautiful tapestries, and
other treasures. Included are a guided tour through a series of rooms on
three floors, followed by a bus tour through the gardens and surrounding
grounds. The grounds surrounding the mansion extend for one third of a mile
along the main vista from the house, and are among the finest examples of
French-style gardens in the United States. The tour will conclude with a visit
to the chauffeurs garage where the family’s antique cars are on display.
This afternoon enjoy a truly memorable dining experience on board the Moshulu,
the largest four-mast sailing ship in the world. Converted into a floating
restaurant, the Moshulu is permanently docked at Philadelphia’s Penn’s Landing.
Relax and enjoy the fellowship of friends old and new as you are served a
delicious luncheon in the unique atmosphere of the ships Orchid Room. A
special tasty dessert finishes off your meal! Please provide a meal choice
when making your reservations. Your choices are Herb Crusted Boneless
Chicken Breast, Pork Tenderloin, or Seared Jail Island Salmon. Later
sit back, relax and listen to a brief presentation on the rich history of the
Moshulu following our luncheon.
