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Historic Wilmington Foundation

presents the


Thursday, September 16th, 2010
6:30pm - Downtown Wilmington

Click here to download the registration form



The Historic Wilmington Foundation & the StarNews Media 5k Run and Mile Walk for Preservation benefits HWF and preservation across the Lower Cape Fear region. The race starts and finishes in downtown Wilmington. The run and walk are open to individuals and corporate teams of all fitness levels. If you are unable to participate in the run you can register as a Spirit of Preservation runner and receive race promotional items.


Historic Wilmington Foundation

2010 Gala

Saturday, October 23rd, 2010
6:30pm

Live Oaks on Masonboro Sound

Complimentary valet parking, seated dinner, formal attire, dancing under the stars with Carl Newton and the 5th Avenue Band and majestic water views.
Partner with Historic Wilmington Foundation to protect and preserve our architectural heritage at Mrs. Sarah Parsley's historic homestead.


Buy tickets here!


2010 Most Threatened Historic

Places List Announced

HWF announced the Most Threatened Historic Places List on Wednesday, May 26th.

If you have a concern about a site please call the Foundation to discuss.

MTHP Lists: 2010 - 2009 - 2008 - 2007 - 2006


Congratulations HWF

Preservation Award Winners!

Awards were presented for restoration, rehabilitation, compatible infill and adaptive reuse projects, as well as Awards of Merit and the Brinkley Preservationist of the Year.

Click here for a list of winners!

This event is co-hosted by New Hanover County, Wilmington Downtown and the Residents of Old Wilmington.

Past Preservation Award Winners: 2009 - 2008


HWF's New Service

Preservation Resources Network

PRN is a special membership group for professionals who work in historic preservation.

You will find architects, contractors, designers, historians and other useful contacts in our network.


A New HWF Partnership with
New Hanover County Schools for 2009.

Our Guides lead 3rd graders on a
History Tour of Downtown.

Call us to Volunteer!
910.762.2511