Giving

Preserving Our History

In an effort to preserve the historic buildings on campus, Friends of The Patio, Friends of The Manor, and the Archmere Organ Society were created. Each year, Friends of The Patio sponsor The Green Series, educational programming with proceeds benefitting the Patio restoration.

Joining Our Historic Preservation Groups

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Friends of The Patio

Over the years, the mansion at Archmere has come to be known as “The Patio,” because of the home’s large interior cortile covered by the stained glassed skylight. The Friends of The Patio are a group of people interested in the preservation and restoration of the estate, as well as learning about the history of the area during the early 20th century. Members are invited to regular educational and artistic programming held at Archmere throughout the year.
Become a Friend of The Patio
Friends of The Manor

The Friends of The Manor are dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the Manor, as well as supporting the ongoing visual and fine arts programming for Archmere Academy.
Become a Friend of The Manor.
Archmere Organ Society

Members of the Archmere Organ Society are dedicated to the restoration of the Dresden Organ in The Patio.

The Helena Springer Green Raskob Series, known as "The Green Series," is a series of events sponsored by The Friends of The Patio each year to bring new audiences into this historical space and to raise funds for restoration projects in The Patio.

Each event is presented in style reminiscent of entertaining done by the series' namesake, Mrs. Helena Springer Green Raskob when she lived at Archmere (1910-1931). Often she would host afternoon parties that featured musical artists appearing on the stage in Wilmington. The Archmere Mothers’ Guild committees of the early 1930s continued these concert occasions to raise funds for the newly founded Academy. Eighty years later, we revived the tradition to honor the legacy of Mrs. Raskob and the Mothers’ Guild of Archmere and feature artistic talent and raise funds for the restoration and maintenance of The Patio. Once again, music leads us through generational connections and gives expression to the beauty, elegance, and ambiance of Archmere.

Green Series Sponsorship Opportunities

All contributions to the Green Series are important to the restoration work in the Patio. All sponsors from the $100 and up level will receive recognition in printed materials and will have access to special receptions and programs.