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Quaker Heritage Center Presenting 'We Travel to Learn' Exhibit

Thursday, March 21, 2013

The Meriam R. Hare Quaker Heritage Center at Wilmington College is hosting an exhibit of images highlighting the work of the Isaac Harvey Fund through Aug. 5.

Quaker Heritage Center Presenting 'An Evening with the Lincolns'

Thursday, February 14, 2013

The Meriam R. Hare Quaker Heritage Center at Wilmington College is hosting a fundraising dinner featuring guests of honor Abraham and Mary Lincoln March 2 at the historic General Denver Hotel in downtown Wilmington.

Japanese-American Visitors Explore Peace Resource Center

Thursday, January 31, 2013

A dozen members of the Japan America Society of Greater Cincinnati learned about a unique connection to their ancestors’ homeland that’s practically in their own back yard.

Quaker Heritage Center Exhibit Highlights Frederick Douglass

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

The Meriam R. Hare Quaker Heritage Center at Wilmington College will feature the gallery exhibit, "Frederick Douglass, From Slavery to Freedom: The Journey to New York City," from Feb. 4 through March 1. An opening reception will be held Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m.

College to Host Community's Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Program

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

This year’s community Martin Luther King Jr. Day program at Wilmington College will recognize the 30th anniversary of the national holiday Jan. 21, at 7:30 p.m., in Hugh G. Heiland Theatre.

Students to Speak on Experiences from Washington DC and South Dakota to Peru and Ethiopia

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Students and recent alumni that have benefited from unique travel experiences will speak on their journeys and how the Isaac Harvey Fund made these experiences possible Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. in the T. Canby Jones Meetinghouse.

Quaker Heritage Center Announces Two New Exhibits

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

"Searching for Peace" and "Broadside Prints from Volume IV: You Are Not My Enemy!" will open Monday (Oct. 8) with a special exhibit reception Wednesday (Oct. 10), at 7:30 p.m. The event is free of charge.

Christian, Jew and Muslim to Lead Discussion on Peace

Monday, August 27, 2012

Representatives of three of the world's major religions will lead a panel discussion about peace at Wilmington College Sept. 12, at 7 p.m., in the T. Canby Jones Meetinghouse, which is adjacent to the Meriam R. Hare Quaker Heritage Center.

Quaker Heritage Center Hosts 'Evening of Peace' on Hiroshima Anniversary

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

While the reason for gathering together was to remember victims of violence, the spirits of those present on this brilliant summer evening (Aug. 6) afforded a true “Evening for Peace.

Weikart Family Foundation Grants Help Expand Reach of ProjectTRUST

Monday, July 23, 2012

Wilmington College believes its character-building, education program known as ProjectTRUST is significantly improving the culture in local schools by addressing bullying. More than $20,000 in grants from the Weikart Family Foundation allowed ProjectTRUST’s reach to expand in 2012 to now include all four Clinton County school districts.

Wilmington's Civil War Festival Is One Year Out

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Information is being update. Please check back.

WC Prof's UMOJA Choir Wows Judges in World Choir Games

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

The unlikely lyrics, “Just forget about your worries, leave your troubles all behind,” rang out from inside the razor wire perimeter of Warren Correctional Institution July 3 as UMOJA Men’s Chorus unofficially opened the World Choir Games.

UMOJA Men's Chorus Releases New 19-Track Album

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Warren Correctional's UMOJA Men's Chorus’ third album, "Extend a Hand," was released this month in advent of the seventh biennial World Choir Games being held in Cincinnati in early July. UMOJA will compete in the Games’ most unique of categories, most notably those that cannot physically sing in Cincinnati.

Peace Resource Center Symbolizes WC-Japanese Peace Mission with Cherry Tree Planting

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

The Peace Resource Center planted a Yoshino cherry tree on campus on May Day (May 1) in recognition of the enduring relationship between Wilmington College and the citizens of Japan.

100 Church Women United Members Visit Campus

Friday, March 30, 2012

More than 100 members of the Columbus-based Church Women United spent the afternoon on campus March 29 on a tour that included learning about the Underground Railroad from one of the nation’s experts.

Quaker Heritage Center to Feature 'Reflections on the War in Afghanistan'

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

A provocative art exhibit highlighting the human cost of war will open Monday (April 2) in the Meriam R. Hare Quaker Heritage Center at Wilmington College.

Quaker Heritage Center Features 'Bringing History to Life' Exhibit

Friday, February 24, 2012

Quilts, toys, jewelry, clothing, glassware and other home furnishings spanning seven generations dating back to the early years of the nation are featured in a new exhibit at Wilmington College’s Meriam R. Hare Quaker Heritage Center through March 23.

Black History Month Activities Planned for February

Sunday, February 12, 2012

As the nation observes Black History Month in February, Wilmington College has planned a number of activities designed to highlight the contributions of African-Americans to modern society.

Want to Learn More About the Civil War?

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Want to Learn More About the Civil War?

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

In conjunction with Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War, the Quaker Heritage Center is pleased to extend an invitation to you from Dr. Vinton Prince, Professor of History, who has generously offered to open his current course, "Topics in United States History: The Civil War," to members of the Wilmington community.

Quaker Heritage Center to Feature Lincoln Exhibit

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Abraham Lincoln was the central figure in the Civil War and the Meriam R. Hare Quaker Heritage Center at Wilmington College is recognizing the paramount role of the Great Emancipator in an exhibit running from Jan. 9 through Feb. 17.

Working on the "Golden Rule"

Monday, January 2, 2012

Upcoming Events

Reflection of Time: A Southern Ohio Civil War Day
Saturday, July 13
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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