A growing suburban town about 15 miles north of Boston, Wilmington was founded in 1730 and became renowned as a hop-growing center over the next century. On the agricultural theme, the Baldwin apple was discovered in Wilmington around 1740, and a monument to this fruit was erected near the site of the first known tree …
Set along the Cape Fear Coast, Wilmington is a port city with a whole lot of history to get stuck into. With a location that puts it near to numerous beaches, and featuring a charming riverside, there’s more than just the past – including colonial-era buildings – that draws people to this city in North …
Wilmington, Delaware, was founded in the early 1600s, making it one of the country’s oldest continuously inhabited municipalities. Now, Wilmington is the state’s most populous city, and it’s located in a unique area that’s just a hop, skip, and a jump from the neighboring states of Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Delaware is home to …
Wilmington, North Carolina, is situated along the banks of the only river that flows directly into the Atlantic Ocean. The city has a 39-foot deep water commercial port, whose water changes direction every six hours. In addition to the port, Wilmington is adorned with historic plaques and numerous attention-grabbing sites such as the Battleship. More …