From Revolutionary patriots to generations of community activists, Wilmington residents have carried the pursuit of freedom through every chapter of our shared history. On February 17, 1875, the Fisk University Jubilee Singers performed at the Grand Opera House, linking the legacy of slavery and…
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Wilmington residents who shaped our shared history There are at least eight popular eateries near N. Shipley and W. 9th streets. Decades ago, this spot used to be home to the Eagle Coffee Shoppe, built into the old Midtown Parking Center — a public parking garage run by the Wilmington Parking…
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The Enduring Legacies of Absalom Jones, Richard Allen and Peter Spencer — Delawareans Shaped by the Revolutionary Era An oil painting of Absalom Jones (1746-1818) hangs on permanent display at the Delaware Art Museum. His resolute gaze invites visitors to see and become motivated by the…
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