The Tilton Society of Delaware

The Tilton Society of Delaware is a 501c3 whose purpose is to educate, promote and preserve the legacy of Dr. James Tilton. The Tilton Mansion, Dr. Tilton’s Wilmington home is a contributing property to the Eighth Street Park Historic District also referred to as the Tilton Park Historic District. 

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We offer group tours and lunches with reservations.

Tilton Society of Delaware Board Members

Michele Schiavoni, President

Suzanne Savery, Vice President

Emma Odren, Treasurer

Mark Thompson, Secretary

Jennifer Horsley, Board Member

Charlie Tomlinson, Board Member

Dr. James Tilton

“His firsts are far-reaching and extend into agricultural firsts and meteorological
firsts, all recorded in the likes of the Library of Congress. While
this might be in fact be the first time that you have heard about
Tilton, it is our hope that it is not the last.”

Learn all about the Tilton Society’s namesake and his impact on the world yesterday and today.

The Tilton Mansion

The Tilton Mansion

Tilton Mansion was built on land bought by James Tilton, MD from Bancroft Woodcock in 1792. Learn all about the mansion’s history from then until today!

Mission Statement

The Tilton Society of Delaware is a 501c3 whose purpose is to educate, promote and preserve the legacy of Dr. James Tilton and the historic significance of his home, the Tilton Mansion on Broom Street in Wilmington, Delaware. The Tilton Mansion is a contributing property to the Eighth Street Park Historic District (or Tilton Park Historic District).

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Tilton Society of Delaware2 weeks ago
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Tilton Society of Delaware! 🍁🍂🦃
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Tilton Society of Delaware1 month ago
Introducing the Tilton Society of Delaware You Tube Channel!!

The Sharp interview with Dr. Coker is fabulous! Dr. Coker shares lessons she's learned with high school students interested in pursuing a career in medicine.

Check it out today!

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Tilton Society of Delaware1 month ago
Brava to Nancy Fan, M.D., celebrated with the 2023 Tilton Award for distinguished medical achievement and service to both community and the medical profession. A two-term past president of the Medical Society of Delaware and chair of the DE Health Care Commission, this highly esteemed Wilmington, Del. OB/GYN has dedicated her career in service to her patients, and serves tirelessly to drive health care policy, reform and advocacy for physicians.

#tiltonawards #Delaware #MedicalExcellence #obstetricsandgynecology #stfrancishospital #medicalsocietyofdelaware
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Tilton Society of Delaware1 month ago
Nancy Fan, MD is the 2023 Tilton Award honoree by Medical Society of Delaware.

The Tilton Award is a prestigious honor that is presented by the Medical Society of Delaware to a physician in recognition to their medical achievements in the state of Delaware.

Now in its seventh year, the Tilton Award recognizes one outstanding physician who lives out the values of the Medical Society of Delaware’s first president, James Tilton, MD, to whom the award pays tribute. According to the Medical Society of Delaware, Tilton Award recipients exhibit an innovative and pioneering spirit, and a lifelong commitment to service for the betterment of patients, local community and the nation.

#Tiltonawrds #MedicalExcellence #obstetricsandgynecology #stfrancishospital #Delaware

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