Wilmington Friends School, the oldest existing school in Delaware, will celebrate its 275th anniversary starting Sept. 5

Wilmington Friends School to mark 275th anniversary

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

For Ellie Alexander Poorman, attending Wilmington Friends School means much more than just education – it means family, and generations of it. The historic school, founded in 1748,  is older than the country. Friends will start celebrating its 275th anniversary Sept. 5 when it opens its doors for the 2023-2024 school year.  Poorman, 88, sent all four of her children …