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What Does Memorial Day Mean to Clinton County?

The following speech was given by Executive Director, Shelby Boatman during the 2023 City of...

Little Gib: A Story from Port William

LITTLE GIB PRESENTATION - The following information was compiled by Suzanne Madison in preparation for...

Wayback Wednesday: Clarksville Jail

We're loving today's Wayback Wednesday! Image is of the Mayor’s office and prison 1880 (as...

Local history appraised by renowned archaeology professional

Local history was recently appraised by a renowned archaeology professional. Mick Van Steen evaluated a...

On display: WWII-era bomber jacket with local connections

A brown leather jacket with the name “Tommy” printed on the left chest has been...

Opening The Doors to History: Museum Open Hosue

Publishing online in the Wilmington News Journal, March 31, 2023 Shelby Boatman, executive director of...

Annual Meeting: Reviewing 2022

Wayback Wednesday: Melvin Grain Co.

Wayback Wednesday image: Melvin Grain Company – March 7, 1987. Reproductions of this image are...

The Wilmington Writers

The Wilmington Writers Story complied by Beth Mitchell, Genealogy Research Library Volunteer When filing/archiving some...

A Genealogical Banquet in Review

Last evening the CCGS concluded its season with our Annual Meeting and banquet. It was...