Did You Know? — Wilmington
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Did you know Wilmington is home to the Hagley Museum and Library, preserving the original site of the DuPont Company's first black powder mills?
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The city's Old Swedes Church (Holy Trinity Church), built in 1698, is one of the oldest churches in continuous use in the United States.
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Wilmington was once a major shipbuilding center, particularly during World War II, contributing significantly to the war effort.
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The Brandywine River Museum of Art, located just north of Wilmington, showcases the famous Wyeth family of artists, deeply connected to the region.
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Wilmington is often called the 'Corporate Capital of the World' due to the large number of companies incorporated in Delaware and having a presence here.