Welcome to ROW. We’re so glad you’re here.
What's Coming Next...
Oct 14
Monthly Membership Meeting
Date: October 14, 2026
Time: 6:30-8:00
Place: Harrelson Center’s Plaza on Princess, 410 Princess
Agenda:
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Back Door Kitchen Tour update
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Summer of ROW feedback
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Chance Dunbar, City of Wilmington, Residential Parking Program changes input session
Social Hour: 5:30-6:15 Bespoke, 202 Princess Street
Nov 15
Block Party
Sunday, November 15th, 3–7pm
Where: Ann St. between Front and 2nd (street will be closed off)
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Tents, tables, a DJ, and games, with catering and some beverages provided. Feel free to bring something to share! Venmo support is appreciated too!
The block party is also collecting non-perishables for local food banks, so bring a few items to help support our community.
Nov 4
Game Night
Join us on Weds, Nov 5 from 6:00–9:00 PM at Savard Brewing Company for a casual evening of games, good drinks, and great company. Stay for the whole night or just swing by for a half hour — no RSVP required, no pressure, just fun.
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It’s one of the easiest ways to connect with your ROW neighbors.
No RSVP required.
Two Days Remaining for NCDOT Bridge Survey
If you haven’t done so already, join the City of Wilmington, New Hanover County, HWF, Cape Fear River Watch, Alliance for Cape Fear Trees, and the Sierra Club to add your voice to the growing opposition to the 135’ fixed bridge.
The NCDOT deadline is October 15th.
Click here for instructions: NCDOT Survey
Thank you to our 2026 Back Door Kitchen Tour Sponsors!
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.