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- 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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Check the organizer’s latest schedule ↗Michel P. Kelly History Lecture Series: George Washington in Wilmington
Wilmington is the starting point for this George Washington lecture: Knightly will take up the Continental Army’s 1777 defense of the city and its march to the Battle of Brandywine.
A city-centered Revolutionary War story
The announced subject follows a geographic line: the army’s defense of Wilmington, then its march toward Brandywine. That keeps the lecture focused on the city’s place in the Revolutionary War while linking its local history to a wider military episode.
Further reading: Michel P. Kelly History Lecture Series: George Washington in Wilmington - IN Wilmington ↗
A local history talk on Veterans Day
The presentation is identified as a special Veterans Day event honoring those who have served, and it is included in Wilmington Celebrates Delaware 250. The pairing places a Revolutionary-era subject within a present-day commemoration.
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The announced presentation
The listing describes one connected lecture topic, linking the army’s defense of Wilmington with its march toward Brandywine.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · Kelly’s Logan House
- Historian and author Bill Knightly explores the Continental Army’s defense of Wilmington in 1777 and its march to the Battle of Brandywine.
Plan your visit
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
The lecture is scheduled for 5:30–7:30 p.m. local time.
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Free
Admission is listed as free. The event information gives no registration instructions, so it does not say whether advance booking is required or walk-ins are accepted. No age guidance is stated.
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Kelly’s Logan House
The event is at 1701 Delaware Ave., Wilmington, DE 19806. The venue listing identifies Kelly’s Logan House as a Delaware Landmark.
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Getting there
Destination and directions
The event is at Kelly’s Logan House, 1701 Delaware Ave., Wilmington, DE 19806. The listing gives no transit routes or specific entrance information; the map links can calculate directions from your starting point.
Michel P. Kelly History Lecture Series: George Washington in Wilmington - IN Wilmington ↗
Parking and access
The venue directory lists on-street parking. The event page also names Willing Street Parking Lot, listed 1.15 miles away; neither source provides event-day parking instructions or confirms that spaces are reserved or available. Event-specific accessibility information is not provided.
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Before you make a plan
What will Bill Knightly discuss?
The Continental Army’s 1777 defense of Wilmington and its march to the Battle of Brandywine.
Michel P. Kelly History Lecture Series: George Washington in Wilmington - IN Wilmington ↗
Is admission free?
Yes. The event listing gives the ticket cost as free.
Michel P. Kelly History Lecture Series: George Washington in Wilmington - IN Wilmington ↗
Do I need to register?
The listing gives no registration instructions, so it does not clarify whether advance booking is required or walk-ins are accepted.
Michel P. Kelly History Lecture Series: George Washington in Wilmington - IN Wilmington ↗
Is a Q&A included?
The listing describes a lecture but does not announce a Q&A or other activities.
Michel P. Kelly History Lecture Series: George Washington in Wilmington - IN Wilmington ↗
Location & Google Maps
Kelly’s Logan House
1701 Delaware Ave., Wilmington, DE 19806
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