​VISION STATEMENT
A Wilmington that celebrates and preserves its history and architectural heritage to enhance the community today and for future generations

​​MISSION STATEMENT
The purpose of the Wilmington Historical Society is to preserve our community’s history and to help create a better future. We pursue this mission through these primary activities:
 
Collect, archive, educate
be a resource for researchers
Preserve & restore historic buildings & sites
Provide input to City planning decisions
Promote community & economic development based on our historical assets
Be an enjoyable opportunity to contribute to the community

From stagecoaches to trains, our history progressed.
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The marvelous reproduction of the Banning stagecoach, “The Challenger”, as it passes in front of the Don Hotel. “The Challenger” resides at the Banning Museum. 

A Brief History and Organization of the Society

A group of residents, led by Loraine Roberts of the Banning Park neighborhood, formed the Wilmington Historical Society in an effort to preserve what remains of Wilmington's historic structures and gather photographs and information about what is already gone.