Patriotism on the Common

Revolutionary War Memorial and "Welcome
Home" sign. 

Wilmington, Massachusetts, with a current population of 22,325, was established in 1730. With easy access to major highways, close proximity to Boston, good schools, a full range of municipal services and beautiful historic and natural areas, Wilmington is an attractive place to live, shop, and work.  Wilmington’s essence of a tight-knit community is captured within the buildings, monuments, and memorials of the town’s common.

The town common displays values that are important to the people of Wilmington, such as patriotism. Located north of the common is a building solely dedicated to the town’s Fourth of July event planning committee. The Fourth of July serves as Wilmington’s most notable holiday. During the first week of July, the common is covered in red, white, and blue decorations -- even the trash cans are painted. As you drive around town, you will notice the constant pattern of family cookouts, jam packed streets with the cars of those at the festivities, and streets lined with American flags. 

Veterans Memorial

Although the Fourth of July marks a time that Wilmington gets together to celebrate our nation, it’s not the only time of the year that we appreciate the our country and the people who have sacrificed for it. Located on the common, there are multiple memorials and monuments dedicated to war veterans. Wilmington’s residents make it a priority to maintain the memorials by placing wreaths and flowers on them, especially on holidays such as memorial day and veteran's day. Whenever a soldier from Wilmington returns home from their assignment, a home-made wooden welcome home sign is placed on the common as a tribute to them and their service. Wilmington’s appreciation for our nation is displayed through the celebrations, monuments, and memorials found among the common.