Run Through History 5k & 1-Mile Walk

Join us for our first-ever, self-guided fundraising fun run!

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Legacy Online

OUR WAREHOUSE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS. New items added every Wednesday!

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Give a Little, Save a Lot

Every dollar makes a difference in local preservation.

Donate What You Can ($1 or $5!)

Trash to Treasure: LAS Donations

Give us your vintage, your used, your old-growth wood yearning to be free!

6.5.20: A Statement on Justice

At HWF, we believe that history is and should be all of us, not some of us. 

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Oh, the Places We've Saved!

See Our Impact: Hundreds of Buildings Protected & Preserved

Preserve The Past

Be a member of HWF and support your community’s history while shaping its future.

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Stay Current

Join our mailing list and receive HWF’s e-newsletter approximately 2x/month.

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Historic Wilmington Foundation

Protecting The Irreplaceable

We are a historic preservation nonprofit that’s been connecting people to place for more than half a century.

Through events, workshops, programs and more, HWF preserves built history in Wilmington and the Lower Cape Fear region. Our members and volunteers help make it happen.

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HWF Community

Get Involved

There’s more than one way to be proactive in local preservation.

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Legacy Architectural Salvage

Shop Original

At Legacy Architectural Salvage, discover vintage doors, décor, windows and other unique finds. This project of HWF operates as a store, donation spot, workshop location and more.

What's In Store
Preservation Resources Network

Find Your People

Old buildings are a special breed. From contractors to real estate agents to tradespeople, meet pros that understand historic homes.

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HWF Plaques

Honor Your Home’s History

Our historic plaques share the unique stories behind the houses, buildings, and alleys of Wilmington and beyond. Is your property eligible?

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