June 5, 2010 – January 2, 2011 Cleopatra – The Search for the Last Queen of Eqypt

The world of Cleopatra, which has been lost to the sea and sand for nearly 2,000 years, surfaces in this new exhibition, Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt, making its world premiere at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. Organized by National Geographic and Arts and Exhibitions International, with cooperation from the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities and the European Institute for Underwater Archaeology (IEASM), the exhibition features never before seen artifacts, and takes visitors inside the present-day search for Cleopatra, which extends from the sands of Egypt to the depths of the Bay of Aboukir near Alexandria.  For more information check out the information on Hamanassett’s Activity Page – Not To Be Missed.

What a great way to ease into fall.  Get ready for an evening of oohs and aahs as Longwood Gardens presents spectacular fireworks and fountains shows guaranteed to make your summer memorable.   There are only two left this season so don’t wait.  Come for a visit at Hamanassett Bed and Breakfast which is only a 15-20 minute drive from the gardens.  The last two shows promise to be memorable.  Ausut 14, 2010 will feature The Beatles.  Relive the British Invation and celebrate one of the most popular groups of all time.

September 5 is the Gershwin Gala.  Enjoy the unforgettable works of George Gershwin come to life including selections from An American in Paris, Porgy & Bess, and Rhapsody in Blue.   If you haven’t been to the Brandywine Valley or haven’t been recently, there are a multitude of attractions for you to enjoy in addition to Longwood Gardens.  There is Winterthur, a DuPont Country Estate, the Brandywine River Museum (home of 3 generations of Wyeths plus other celebrated Brandywine Valley artists) the Barnes Museum, Hagley and lots of antique shops.  All are within a 15-40 minute drive from Hamanassett.

     Channel6/ABC Television is profiling Hamanassett Bed & Breakfast on their FYI Philly show on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 7pm. The show features Hamanassett as a romantic destination for the upcoming Valentine’s Day celebration and includes a segment on the Brandywine Country Cooking School. Host Adam Joseph participated in a demo Romantic Dining Cooking class with Chef Ann-Michelle and became very expert at making lobster filled heart shaped ravioli. The show will also air on Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 11:35pm and can be viewed later online at www.FYI.6ABC.com.