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 Delaware
Tilton Society of Delaware2 weeks ago
Happy Labor Day to the workers of every field! The world runs on your contributions, and we hope we hope you have a day off to relax and enjoy the holiday. Thank You! 🇺🇸
Tilton Society of Delaware
Tilton Society of Delaware3 weeks ago
America 250 🇺🇲 in Delaware 🇺🇲✨️✨️✨️
Tilton Society of Delaware
Tilton Society of Delaware1 month ago
Delaware’s only known foreign-born governor, John McKinly emigrated from Northern Ireland to Wilmington in 1742, began a medical practice and became actively involved in Delaware politics. McKinly served as a member of the Colonial Assembly, President of the Council of Safety, President (Governor) of Delaware, and helped to establish the Delaware Medical Society. He died on August 31, 1796.

Installed in 1988.
Tilton Society of Delaware
Tilton Society of Delaware2 months ago
Happy 248th Anniversary Army Medicine! 🇺🇲

Our namesake, Dr. James Tilton Tilton was the first to be appointed to that position of Surgeon General of the Army and served from June 1813 until June 15, 1815. Previously he was the Surgeon to Delaware's 1st Regiment.

#usarmymedicine #usarmy #tiltonsocietyofdelaware #Delaware

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