Delaware's loveliest neighborhood
Delaware's loveliest neighborhood
Midtown Brandywine, Delaware’s loveliest neighborhood, adjoins the Wilmington CBD and the Brandywine Creek.
Uniquely positioned, our delightful neighborhood offers all the convenience of downtown living with all of the natural beauty of Brandywine Park (home to the Brandywine Zoo and the annual Brandywine Festival of the Arts).
Our neighborhood of some 220 homes and about a dozen excellent restaurants, cafes and bars has a strong community spirit, with a very active neighborhood association, annual progressive dinners, seasonal block parties featuring outdoor opera and other performances, and all of the kind neighborliness that our residents proactively preserve.
Please enjoy your visit to Midtown Brandywine!
The Brandywine Creek
Photo: Michael Anderson
Brandywine Creek Bridge
Photo: Michael Anderson
Block Party
Photo: TC Davis
The Little Church
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A Village by the City
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Streetscape
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Streetscape in Autumn
Photo: TC Davis
Cemetery, est. 1843
Photo: TC Davis
Streetscape
Photo: TC Davis
The Brandywine Creek
Photo: Michael Anderson
Brandywine Creek Bridge
Photo: Michael Anderson
Block Party
Photo: TC Davis
The Little Church
Photo: TC Davis
A Village by the City
Photo: TC Davis
Streetscape
Photo: TC Davis
Streetscape in Autumn
Photo: TC Davis
Cemetery, est. 1843
Photo: TC Davis
Streetscape
Photo: TC Davis
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From our blog…
Midtown Brandywine News, December 2003
The December 2023 issue of Midtown Brandywine News includes the following stories: Mastering the Midtown Brandywine Market: A Deep Dive with Real Estate Expert Scott Deputy Michael Anderson: Diving Deep to Save Coral Reefs Natasha Poppe: Crafting Votes, One Postcard...
Mastering the Midtown Brandywine Market: A Deep Dive with Real Estate Expert Scott Deputy
Nestled in the heart of Wilmington, Delaware, the Midtown Brandywine neighborhood has developed and grown as a beacon of urban charm and community resilience. Understanding the intricacies of its real estate landscape is an art mastered by few. Scott Deputy, a...
Share The Joy of the Season Dec 12, 2023
Lights, holiday song, snacks, cookies and drinks -- Midtown’s annual holiday party returns to the Pocket Park for 2023! Special holiday lights and decor will grace the park courtesy of City Council funds from James Spadola and Michelle Harlee. Rather than traveling to...
President’s Update, December 2023
The holiday season in Midtown Brandywine is such a special time and I wanted to take a moment to extend warm wishes to each and every one of you. It’s a time of joy, fellowship and gratitude. Neighbors come together and share their traditions, food, decorations and...
A New Record for Holiday Food Drive!
YOU DID IT! Starting on November 1, Midtown Brandywine held its traditional Holiday Food Drive to benefit the Food Bank of Delaware. Little did we know that Midtowners would respond in such an amazing fashion. As of 11/30 at 11am (drive ends at midnight), our amazing...
Porch Pirates on the Prowl
It’s the time of year when porch pirates make their presence known by carting away those special gifts you looked high & low for. A recent article in AAA News made some suggestions that may prove helpful in preventing your special Santa Something from being...
Michael Anderson: Diving Deep to Save Coral Reefs
In the heart of Midtown Brandywine lives a man whose passion for the ocean has led to a global initiative. Michael "Mike" Anderson, a longtime resident of Midtown Brandywine and retired educator, has made it his life's work to preserve and restore one of the planet's...
Natasha Poppe: Crafting Votes, One Postcard at a Time
In the world of digital bombardment, Natasha Poppe, a local artist and volunteer member of the Midtown Brandywine Neighbors' Association, is bringing a unique, personal touch to civic participation through voter postcarding. Her initiative is not just about sending...
Midtown Brandywine News, November 2023
The November 2023 edition of the Midtown Brandywine News was distributed to every home in the neighborhood on Friday, 3rd November. The digital version may be read from the following link: Midtown Brandywine News, November 2023 (PDF, 11.5MB) Stories in this month's...
Councilmember James Spadola on Midtown Brandywine and Wilmington at large
Midtown Brandywine News recently sat down with Wilmington Councilmember At-Large James Spadola. Elected to the Wilmington City Council in 2020 with a record-breaking margin, James began his journey in public service post-9/11, enlisting in the US Army Reserves and...
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Visit historic Midtown Brandywine
Visit historic Midtown Brandywine
Midtown Brandywine is arguably the most dense pocket of Delawarian and American history in all of Wilmington.
We invite you to explore the multitude of cultural, historical and natural attractions in Delaware’s loveliest neighborhood!
The map in this section of the website is interactive. You can zoom in and out and learn about many points of interest. If a point of interest has a webpage, you can click its pin.
Do you have more history to contribute to our map? Please contact us with your contributions and comments!
One of the newest additions to the Midtown Brandywine dining scene, The Chancery Market brings seven unique food concepts along with the dynamic Nectar Bar to the Hercules Plaza building.
Source: Robert I. “Bob” Blanchard
A Wilmington landmark since 1890, the fully modernized Wilmington Hospital with 321 beds and a 622,100-square-foot facility serve as ChristianaCare’s corporate headquarters. It provides ChristianaCare’s distinguished, high-quality health care in the heart of Wilmington.
Source: ChristianaCare website
This one office building is the registered agent address of at least 285,000 separate American and foreign businesses who operate or trade in the United States, including major multi-nationals such as Apple Computer, Microsoft, and Tesla.
A favorite with Midtowners, Dorcea is an inviting American bistro with lots of local beers on tap. The chef uses the best ingredients and provide a great atmosphere, with attentive, friendly staff.
Source: Dorcea website
Evelyn’s Soul Food Restaurant is just across Market Street from H. Fletcher Brown Park. Open from 7am to 3pm on weekdays and 8am to 3pm Saturdays and Sundays, Evelyn’s is a small, local gem featuring an array of soul food favorites along with fried chicken, burgers and a great breakfast.
Source: Robert I. “Bob” Blanchard
Gunning Bedford Jr. (1747 – March 30, 1812) was an American Founding Father, delegate to the Congress of the Confederation (Continental Congress), Attorney General of Delaware, a delegate to the Constitutional Convention in 1787 which drafted the United States Constitution, a signer of the United States Constitution, and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Delaware.
Source: Wikipedia.org
Constructed in 1887 by Alfred, Henry and Alexis du Pont as the famous family’s stables, this historic building is more than 135 years old. It is in excellent, preseved condition and currently houses the Torbert Street Social cocktail bar.
Freire Charter School Wilmington is a publicly funded charter high school (grades 8 – 12) delivering a college-preparatory learning experience for approximately 500 students from throughout New Castle County. Since its first graduating class in 2019, Freire has far exceeded the national and Delaware averages of students going on to higher education.
Source: Robert I. “Bob” Blanchard
John McKinly (February 24, 1721 – August 31, 1796) was an American physician and politician from Wilmington, Delaware. He was a veteran of the French and Indian War, served in the Delaware General Assembly, was the first elected President (Governor) of Delaware. His grave is located just inside the S. Park Drive entrance.
Source: Robert I. “Bob” Blanchard
H. Fletcher Brown (1867-1944) was a chemist, Vice President of the DuPont Company, honorary member of the Rotary Club of Wilmington, and a benefactor of Delaware education. His interest in education led him to serve on the Delaware State Board of Education, the boards of the Wilmington Institute Free Library and the University of Delaware, and as a life member of the National Education Association. For over a decade, he served on the Board of Park Commissioners that oversaw Wilmington’s parks including this one.
Credit: The Historical Marker Database (hmdb.org)
Sometimes known as “The Little Church,” the First Presbyterian Churchwas built in Wilmington in 1740. Several members of the church served as delegates to the Continental Congress of 1774, including Gunning Bedford, having served as an aide-de-camp to General George Washington, and Senator Henry Latimer.
The church served as a house of worship for 100 years, and during that time was also occupied by British troops, who in 1777 used it as a hospital after the Battle of the Brandywine.
Credit: Great American Treasures
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Located on the western edge of Midtown Brandywine next to the Washington Street Ale House, Mikimoto’s Asian Grill & Sushi Bar offers an upbeat atmosphere with modern Asian fare.
Source: Robert I. “Bob” Blanchard
Completely reimagined for today’s travelers, the Residence Inn Wilmington is a stylish hotel in the heart of downtown.
Source: Robert I. “Bob” Blanchard
Experience the beautiful, innovative, all-suite Staybridge Suites Wilmington Downtown, designed to meet the needs of extended-stay guests seeking a warm sense of community in a home-like environment.
Source: Robert I. “Bob” Blanchard
Hidden behind the well-known restaurants of Washington Street on a one-block-long side street, Torbert Street Social offers a nostalgic sense of class and history, in a sophisticated cocktail lounge and patio, housed in the 135-year old former Du Pont family stables.
Source: Robert I. “Bob” Blanchard
A long-time member of the Wilmington dining scene, the Washington Street Ale House serves its guests a unique blend of original, homemade recipes, must-have favorites and affordable prices.
Source: Robert I. “Bob” Blanchard
William McKinley (January 29, 1843 – September 14, 1901) was the 25th president of the United States, serving from 1897 until his assassination in 1901.
Source: Wikipedia.org
Founded in 1843 by Sam Wollaston, who sought to build one of Delaware’s first non-sectarian cemeteries, it remain one of the state’s oldest, most historic and active burial grounds.
Source: Willmington & Brandywine Cemetery