Sister Cities

This milage marker sits at the foot of Market and Front St. near the Cape Fear River in Wilmington North Carolina. It signifies that Doncaster, near South Yorkshire England, and Dan Dong China as sister Cities of Wilmington.

The Sister Cities Association creates and strengthens sister city partnerships in an effort to increase global cooperation and promotes opportunities for international partnerships for citizens, businesses, schools, and organizations in Wilmington. Activities include: cultural events, youth programs and exchanges, teacher sponsorships and exchanges, hosting international visitors, economic development and more.

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