by Shelby Boatman | May 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
Support local and grab your copy today! Now available through the Clinton County History Center’s Gift Shop for $36.95 (the same price as Amazon and other big-box retailers). Sales from this book will support the mission of the History Center and help continue...
by Shelby Boatman | May 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
This photo is of the “Clinton County Patriotic Rally — September 14, 1942.” Looking at N. South Street in Wilmington, this image was taken near the National Bank & Trust downtown. Can you tell us more?...
by Shelby Boatman | May 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
Enjoy tea, and talk with Louise Denver – matriarch of Rombach Place – while learning about the famous family who called our museum home! Join the Society for another lively afternoon tea at historic Rombach Place. Bite-sized foods and a variety of teas...
by Shelby Boatman | May 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Thanks for helping us crack the case, history sleuths! With help from our followers and fellow history nerds, we have discovered a recent Throwback Thursday image was mislabeled as the 1910 Wilmington Homecoming, but rather is from the 1914 Fall Festival in...
by Shelby Boatman | May 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
https://www.wnewsj.com/opinion/columns/201588/decoration-day-and-more-in-1872 The following information was found in the Wilmington Journal dated June 6, 1872: ‘A Glorious Decoration Day In Wilmington’ According to previous arrangements a large number of ladies,...
by Shelby Boatman | May 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
If you’ve ever wondered why #localhistorymatters – here’s your sign We are beyond honored to have partnered with Tony Butcher to help bring his Ole Town Tavern bar to life with #vintage photos from our archives! Next time you’re visiting, be sure to check out...
