Wilmington College Celebrates Sesquicentennial of Founding in 1870

Wilmington College in Wilmington, OH is celebrating its sesquicentennial this year. It was founded in 1870 when members of the Religious Society of Friends purchased the charter of the former Franklin College.

You can visit the 150th Anniversary web page for links to upcoming events, a large number of "throwback photos," and other resources.

You can also read more about Wilmington's past on the History & Tradition webpage.

Wilmington College operates as a non-profit institution and currently enrolls 1,250 students.