Who We Are

​The Society of Winterthur Fellows (SOWF) is the alumni association representing the Winterthur Program in Early American Culture (WPEAC), the Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation (WUDPAC), and the Winterthur Program in American Material Culture (WPAMC). We are an independent, not-for-profit, volunteer-run organization.

​​Learn about the history of the Society and meet the current board of directors.

Our Mission

​The Society’s mission is to foster professional development, scholarship, and camaraderie among alumni and current fellows and to support Winterthur’s longstanding commitment to higher education.

​We represent more than 850 alumni around the world. 
WPAMC and WUDPAC
Members of the WPAMC and WUDPAC classes of 2012 at Winterthur's Point to Point

Contribute

​Our time as Winterthur fellows was a privilege and an honor, and our education, experiences, and training enriched our lives immeasurably. Regardless of where our career paths and personal pursuits take us, we share this common bond.

​Become a member of the Society, donate to help support our mission, or get involved by signing up to become a mentor or joining a committee. 

Benefits of Society Membership

​- Access to the searchable online Winterthur alumni directory
- Invitation to special events and programs
- Eligibility to apply for alumni grants to support research and continuing education
- Inclusion in the annual Honor Roll of Donors (for those who give above the dues-only level)
- A special Society + Winterthur Museum membership level with the following benefits:
  • 10% discount in the Winterthur Garden Cafeteria and Cottage Café;
  • 10% discount at the Winterthur shop and online store;
  • Preferred pricing to the Delaware Antiques Show;
- The pride and satisfaction of giving back to Winterthur in a manner that directly benefits alumni, current fellows, and the Academic Programs (formerly Advanced Studies) Department.

Bylaws

Click the button below to view and download a PDF of the Society's bylaws.
Header:  Alumni at the SOWF-sponsored symposium:  Listen and Connect:  Building a Better Museum Community, 10 April 2016. Image courtesy of the Winterthur Archives.