Our Programs
Join us as we watch, walk, and learn about Delaware County!
The Society presents programs throughout the year. We do this in support of our mission to “promote and sustain interest in the history of Delaware County”. These programs are open to the Delaware County community and the general public. Come join us, learn and share our rich Delaware County History.
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Click HERE to download a complete list of our 2025 Programs!
UNDERSTANDING BLACK HISTORY THROUGH BLACK MUSIC (PART 3)
April 8, 2025 – The Barn At Stratford
Dr. Ted McDaniel will present a continuation of last year’s program on the history of African American music. Black music has often served as a barometer of the times and lives of black people. This program, utilizing recorded music, explores various aspects and periods of black history by examining the music of each era. Dr. McDaniel will focus this presentation on Black music of the 1900’s, including blues, jazz, R&B, and protest songs. Register here.
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BLOSSOMS & BONNETS: A VICTORIAN SPRING TEA
April 12, 2025 – Nash House
Learn the history of tea and traditional tea etiquette. Following a tasting of sweets, savories, and our special Nash House Tea blend, you may tour the Victorian era Nash Home. SOLD OUT
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FARM ENERGY: PAST & FUTURE
April 24, 2025 – 7:00PM – The Barn At Stratford
Dan Boysel, Vice President of Community and Government Relations for the Consolidated Cooperative, will be our presenter. He will talk about energy for farms in the past, today and the future. He will cover the start of cooperatives and the 1930’s rural electrification program leading to today’s wind and solar farm projects. Other forms of energy will be covered as well. Register here!
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MURDER AT BUGSY’S
April 26, 2025 – The Barn At Stratford
Mystery Dinner Theater Fundraiser – A tale of love, jealousy, envy, bootleggers, and – of course – MURDER. Register here!
The Delaware County Historical Society offers programs, tours, and walks sharing our knowledge and love of Delaware County History: people, places, events, and things. In our Video Gallery, we are pleased to preserve and share this historical content, interesting information, and fun with all the visitors to our website.
CLICK the below videos to watch!
In pursuit of that mission, The Society has researched and created many historic tours, strolls, and walks that take participants through our rich Delaware County History. We offer those tours to the community as public programs and to school groups as part of our Curriculum Support work.
Click HERE to learn about our Historical Walks & Tours!
