Peace Resource Center
The Center works to keep alive Barbara Reynolds’ legacy by fulfilling our mission "to foster and provide peace education in schools, communities and the world by building on our unique Hiroshima /Nagasaki Memorial Collection and other peace resources."
Barbara Reynolds was called “the flower of Hiroshima” as she sought to educate the world about the effects of the atomic bomb. She was an activist, author, and peace educator. In August, 1975 she opened the Peace Resource Center at Wilmington College to house the largest collection (outside of Japan) of materials related to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and to teach peace skills to new generations. (Explore the Barbara Reynolds virtual exhibit.)
What's New?
This exciting new exhibit focuses on how children learn about other cultures through books, dolls, festivals, and music. It includes the 1927 historic peace doll Ellen C. who will travel from Japan for a five-month homecoming. The exhibit opens at
For directions chose one of the following: virtual map, read directions, or print exhibit sites map.
- Check back often for the upcoming virtual pages related to the exhibit and the 1927 Friendship Doll Project.
- Check the bookstore for the illustrated children's book about Ellen C. and the 1927 Project.


