On Nov. 8, the John J. Williams Conference Center and Museum had its grand opening. The family home of U.S. Sen. John J. Williams and his wife, Elsie Williams, is now a museum and conference center on State Street in Millsboro.
I was astonished to hear the great history behind Sen. Williams, who served in Washington from 1947-70. He was so often called the “Conscience of the Senate” and a maverick for small business. Many in attendance shared warm stories of the senator and his wife, along with their remarkable achievements.
This is a true testament of the legacy and distinguished heritage that Millsboro has, and I hope that, when the museum opens to the public, all will take a moment to appreciate how the Williams family has contributed to not just Millsboro but Sussex County and the state of Delaware as a whole.
Learning something new every day is a privilege, and I, for one, am elated to have such great history in my backyard. Many of us travel John J. Willams Highway without knowledge of his footprint on our state.
Dr. Mary J. D’Silva
Millsboro town councilwoman
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