Wilmington named World War II Heritage City

Wilmington named World War II Heritage City

DHS Dravo Wilmington LST under construction, Feb. 23, 1944. Photo from Delaware Historical Society.   Wilmington has been named an “American World War II Heritage City” for 2023 by the National Park Service. The city ‘s ship-building and other military history isn’t on display as much as it was then, but one place to see it is at Drava Plaza on the riverfront where one piece of equipment remains. While the official announcement doesn’t say exact…

Bedford designated World War II Heritage City

On Thursday, the National Park Service announced that Bedford County is now listed as an American World War II Heritage City. This designation is based on the area’s contribution to the war effort and its efforts over the years to…