McConnell Center for Performing Arts Will Bring Students, Artists, and the Wilmington Community Together
Jamie Kleman | Contributing Writer Delaware Live | September 2026
A $2.5 million commitment from Delaware entrepreneurs and philanthropists Paul and Linda McConnell will help transform a historic Wilmington building into a new performing arts center for Ursuline Academy and the surrounding community.
Ursuline announced the lead gift Monday for the 124-year-old building on Van Buren Street, which will become the McConnell Center for Performing Arts in recognition of the couple’s contribution…