ROW'S MISSION STATEMENT
ROW is an all-volunteer, membership-based, non-profit neighborhood organization of people living in the Historic Districts covering the oldest parts of the City of Wilmington, North Carolina -- the area between Red Cross and Queen Streets, from the Cape Fear River to Eighth Street.
ROW brings people together to build neighborliness and work together for historic preservation and improvement of the quality of life in the Historic Districts.
ROW'S VISION STATEMENT
The neighborhoods in ROW’s membership area, spanning from 8th Street to the Cape Fear River and Red Cross Street to Queen Street, are vital to the historic character of Wilmington, North Carolina.
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These areas feature significant historic and architectural residences and serve as cultural districts for education and tourism, benefiting the local economy, particularly in tourism and film.
ROW aims to preserve the neighborhoods' historical and residential qualities, ensuring they remain safe and livable for all demographics.
Happenings in the ROW District
Back Door Kitchen Tour 2025
Thanks to a number of you stepping forward. we will have a committee to coordinate the Back Door Kitchen Tour. This year’s Tour will be on October 11,2025.
Planning has begun and we have just over half the number of houses needed for the Tour. We are seeking three more houses that will open their doors for the Tour. If you would consider participating by having their home on the Tour or know of a friend or neighbor who might be interested, please contact Trisha McGarry or Pat Leitch.
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Fiction book club now forming!
If you are an avid reader and enjoy discussing good books with a congenial group of neighbors, now is your chance to join a new book club. We are looking for up to 12 members to join; meeting cadence and location to be determined. If you are interested, please contact Maria Vargas.