by Shelby Boatman | Apr 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
While our county and community struggles with the impacts of COVID-19 and Coronavirus in 2020, it might come as a shock that over 100 years ago community members were facing similar struggles and challenges… but this time as a result of the 1918 Flu Pandemic....
by Shelby Boatman | Apr 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
In last week’s Throwback Thursday feature for the Wilmington News Journal, this 1987 photo of the Lees Creek Grocery/IOOF Building was a very popular subject for readers. In this Thursday’s recent edition, a follow up report on this photo was provided....
by Shelby Boatman | Apr 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
Do you have valuable photos, letters, or clothing from ancestors that you want to preserve for future generations? Check out this Preservation DIY video on some easy steps to keep your keepsakes safe!
by Shelby Boatman | Apr 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
Friends and family, while the History Center’s physical doors are closed during this COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine we are excited to be working on developing online history content and activities for our members and community. We are pleased to debut our...
by Shelby Boatman | Apr 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
Wilmington News Journal Editor’s Note: Thank you very much to readers Melinda Danenbergs and Bob Gates — who separately provided information about last week’s photo of “The Big Onion” building — which includes this below: The building, the Big Onion, was located along...
by Shelby Boatman | Apr 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
We love seeing the community research our Throwback Thursday photos that are published each week. This vintage photo featuring the Moore Family home in Wilmington was a popular subject for our followers. Below is a timeline of the home’s history that our...
