Delaware County Historical Society
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There’s a County in New York That Dares to Call Itself Delco
Delco always prided itself on its unique culture and general weirdness. Now Delaware County, New York, is promoting its own Delco culture, with a website…
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Delco Downhill Derby Saturday in Media Returns a Tradition to Edgmont Street
The inaugural Delco Downhill Derby Saturday in Media Borough brought out spectators to watch eight teams “speed” down Edgmont Street in their homemade racers. Some…
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Delaware County Gets Early Start on Celebrating Nation’s 250th
For those looking for some action around the nation’s 250th birthday, Delaware County plans to have more than 100 events starting in January 2026, writes…
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Delaware County Historical Society Celebrates New Home, Birthday
The Delaware County Historical Society has sold its home in Chester and moved to a new location at 9 W. Front Street in Media Borough,…
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Stolen Delaware County Historical Artifacts Find Their Way Home
Historical artifacts stolen decades ago have been returned to the Delaware County and Haverford historical societies, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times. The Federal…
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Delaware County Historical Society Low on Funds, May Shut Down
The Delaware County Historical Society, preserving local history since 1895, is running out of money and may soon cease to exist, writes Kenny Cooper for…
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The Foundation for Delaware County Announces More Than $1.75 M to Local Nonprofits
More than $1.75 million in new and second-year Impact Grants have been awarded to 51 area nonprofits by The Foundation for Delaware County. New Impact…
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Learn to Talk Delco at Historical Society Zoom Event With ‘Mare’ Dialect Coach
Susanne Sulby, dialect coach for HBO’s “Mare of Easttown” and “Silver Linings Playbook” will be leading a free Delaware County Historical Society Zoom virtual event…
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Delaware County Now Overseeing 1724 Chester Courthouse
Delaware County has entered into a 99-year no-cost lease to oversee the 1724 Chester Courthouse, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Council approved…
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Tinicum Rescues Building That Once Helped Immigrants
Like the 19th century immigrants who sweated through the deadly yellow fever epidemic in the wards of the Lazaretto quarantine station, the red-brick hospital on…
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Delaware County Historical Society Embarks on Funding Campaign
Stored at the Delaware County Historical Society, minutes from the initial public meeting capture the organization’s founding on Sept. 3, 1895 when a motion was…
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Historical Marker to Honor Upper Chichester Native, Pioneer in Women’s Medicine
Dr. Anna Broomall, a pioneer in the field of women’s medicine, made a huge impact on both obstetrics and the history of Delaware County, according…
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1874 Map of Chester Donated to DCHS Captures Special Time in City’s History
A copy of an 1874 map of Chester donated to the Delaware County Historical Society by Alan C. Holcombe and his wife captures a special…
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Delaware County Historical Society Moves Offices to Chester to ‘Instill Pride’ in City’s Residents
The Avenue of the States, a main artery in downtown Chester, has seen a surge of interest from developers and investors in recent months. Most…
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September Dedicated as History Month in Delaware County
During its Aug. 17 meeting, Delaware County Council welcomed members from the Delaware County Historical Society and members from various historical and preservation societies from…
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