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Pictures are worth 1,000 words!

Follow these multimedia links for a virtual tour of scenes along the historic Brandywine River!  They are part of our history -- a vibrant and integral part of our community's story.  "In the end, our society will be defined not only by what we create, but by what we refuse to destroy". - John C. Sawhill

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Brandywine Preservation Group video

This narrated video takes you down the Brandywine, pausing at a number of historic dams.  Enjoy both the sights and the sounds! 

Click the picture to the left  to start.

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02

Alapocas Run State Park

Join a family on a walk through Alapocas Run State Park where they spotlight the Bancroft Mills waterfalls and dam.  

Click the picture to the right  to start.

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WHYY "Who Owns The River" 

Wilmington residents call for historic dam protection while environmentalists work to protect fish species. (Photo credit Zoe Read, WHYY)

Click the picture to the left to read/listen to article.  

04

PowerPoint "Save the Falls" 

Review a slide show prepared to update residents of The Falls on the status of removing Dam 4 (Bancroft Dam).  Advantages and disadvantages of dam removal.

Click the picture to the right to watch the slide show.

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QUOTE  >

Preserving the past is not just about preserving buildings; it is about preserving the stories and heritage of the people who lived and worked in them.” – Stephanie Meeks, National Trust for Historic Preservation 

CONTACT >

T: 302-547-1108

T: 302-530-9319

E: SaveTheFalls2024@gmail.com

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