Founded in the 1980s, the mission of the chichester historical society is to preserve and share chichesters rich history and heritage with the public. Welcome to delaware county pa history website the areas largest archived website for historical photos, maps, and genealogical resources. The following history of media was compiled and written by the media historic archives commission. The middletown historical society collects, preserves, educates, and encourages the development of middletowns history in order to foster historic awareness and pride in our community. If this is your first time here, we would like to extend our warmest welcome and invite you to take a tour of what our community has to offer. Dchs mission is to collect, preserve and protect the history and cultural legacy of.
Sussex county genealogical society surname research. Delaware city a historic waterfront community in delaware. Founded in 1895, the delaware county historical society is the oldest historical society in delaware county, pennsylvania. The delaware county genealogy society meets on the 4th wednesday at 1. Dchs latest news dchs is hiring a new executive director, click here for details. Explore the delaware county historical society business page in delaware, oh. Delaware county historical events,lectures, meetings etc. The media historical society celebrating the history of. The delaware historical society was founded in may 1864 for the elucidation of history, particularly such portions as may refer to delaware. Recognizing 150 years of service to the people of delaware. Photographs from the mid20th century the delaware county historical association was founded in 1945 to preserve and present the rich history of delaware county. Join us for a beautiful ride behind our historic railroad equipment. If you own depreciable property, there are additional federal tax incentives.
Delaware county historical association new york heritage. The delaware historical society s response to covid19. Delaware county historical society offers programs, tours, education to adults and school children. Its mission is to acquire, preserve and make available documentation of delaware county history. Community members are encouraged to gather in front of the courthouse for a demonstration of grief, sadness, and frustration in light of recent national events involving the justice system. Delaware county historical society passport to history. The page as it states is to announce upcoming meetings, lectures and historical events throughout delaware county. Delaware city is a historic waterfront community that has rich history and great charm. Each room contains a variety of items that grant visitors a look into the past, like toy trains, buggies, and wagons. At a minimum, the organizations tax exempt status and bank account are verified annually by the columbus foundation. Papers, 18471871 200 items and 30 volumes jones, james h. January 29, 1864 first national bank of andes organized.
Attractions near delaware county historical society. The delaware county historical association was founded in 1945 to preserve and present the rich history of delaware county. Collection strengths include business records of delaware companies from the 18th and 19th centuries, church records, city directories, military and naval records, and personal records. Click on the link above to order the book and for more information. Scgs is a delaware organization focused on providing training, education, programs and presentations for genealogical research. It drains an area of 14,119 square miles 36,570 km 2 in five u. Delaware, maryland, new jersey, new york and pennsylvania. Mark dombroski, 19, of media, died in march after a 35foot fall in bermuda while there on a rugby club trip with st. As of december 2016, we have scanned nearly 12,000 of the pictures and have made over 8,500 available via this web site. T he middletown township historical society meets each month from september through june no meetings in july or august at 7. Media, pa news politics, events, and opinion in everybodys. Since then, it has expanded into a statewide historical institution with several buildings, including old town hall and the delaware history museum, in wilmington and. Delaware county historical association, ny facebook.
Media borough incorporated from upper and nether providence townships on march 10, 1850. Delaware county historical society our history, our heritage. Delaware county historical society the columbus foundation. The public is welcome to use the genealogy room and attend our meetings. Outside the city limits, but of historical significance, is the community facility at dragon run park owned by the delaware city park district. Delaware county, colloquially referred to as delco, is a county located in the u. Dchs latest news delaware county historical society. Mission the mission of the delaware county historical society is to enhance community development and quality of life in delaware county by fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of local history and culture through advocacy, education, interpretation, stewardship, and service. Carney the historical society is closed for the foreseeable future. View all attractions near delaware county historical society on tripadvisor.
Papers, 18211880 accompanied commodore matthew perry on his voyage to japan while serving in the marine corps. On saturday, they will frame the still wet paintings and hang them in the visitor center exhibit and meeting rooms. Media, pa patch breaking local news events schools weather. Three more vernacular structures have since been donated to the historical association. Rose tree media schools named a best music education community. Slate of candidates recommended by the nominating committee bob gerspacher, dave hejmanowski, and bob grant officers 1year term.
Delaware county historical alliance muncie, in business. Media, pennsylvania, was established in 1850 to become the county seat of delaware county, but theres much to learn about what transpired in everybodys hometown before 1850 and right up to the present day. In order to better detail the unique history of the borough, this chronicle is divided into four distinct periods. The county was created on september 26, 1789, from part of chester county, and named for the. All year long you can ride along the beautiful delaware river departing from phillipsburg new jersey. The historical society fosters an appreciation of the past, with an emphasis on local history. Media judi carroll recently had a resurgence in her sewing career since the covid19 stayathome order. The delaware river is a major river on the atlantic coast of the united states. Delaware county pennsylvania historical society media, pa. Delaware county historical society chester 2020 all you. The delaware historical societys response to covid19. The state of delaware encourages the preservation and rehabilitation of historic buildings in delaware through its historic preservation tax credit program. Media, pa patch breaking local news events schools.
The mission of delaware county historical society dchs is to collect, protect and preserve the history and culture of delaware county, pa making it accessible to all by providing strong educational outreach. This section contains all the information you will need to guide you through the process. In april 2010, volunteers began a project to scan and catalog the pictures which are owned by the society. Historic preservation commission new castle county delaware. The book is by jack lemon from media class of 1964. The delaware county historical association is a friendly, accurate and timely resource for families.
Papers, 1850 3 items naval papers collection, 1700s1800s 27. Since 1895, dchs has been gathering and sharing the stories of the county and its people. The chadds ford historical society is hosting its 12th annual plein air art event from february 6th though 8th. The delaware historical society began in 1864 as an effort to preserve documents from the civil war. The media historical society is dedicated to making these stories known. Clay reed, manuscript books in the historical society of delaware ref z688. Delaware county historical society historical society of.
The building is the former delaware city school 118c, one of several schools for africanamericans built in delaware in the early 1920s with the support of p. The meeker homestead and the barn at stratford 2690 stratford road delaware, ohio 43015 contact. March 27, 2020 the delaware historical society is temporarily closed to the public as a precaution related to the covid19 outbreak. Delaware county historical society, chester, pennsylvania. There are 11 historical societies in delaware county, pennsylvania, serving a population of 563,384 people in an area of 184 square miles. There is 1 historical society per 51,216 people, and 1 historical society per 16 square miles. Some of the manuscripts of the dhs are listed in h. Sussex county genealogical society surname research rn rn. Media history media borough pennsylvania official website. You can help us by letting us know what you are most interested in learning about our community and by contributing to research and exhibit creation. Delaware county historical alliance was founded in 1987. Delaware county historical society delaware, oh business. Over the next 15 decades, the organization refined its stated purpose to reflect both a changing society and the evolution of the public.
In the early 1960s, the association purchased property, originally settled by gideon frisbee. During each day, midatlantic artists will brave the chilly weather and paint scenes around the brandywine valley. Families have been traveling to ride this very special edition of the polar express from all over the world. Release tonight, monday december 8th, a candlelight vigil for healing and justice will be held outside of the delaware county courthouse from 79pm. Our area was part of the homeland of the lenni lenape people, then became the site of some of the earliest colonial settlements under william penns charter. You can help us by letting us know what you are most interested in learning about our. All scheduled programs and events have been cancelled or postponed. Delaware county historical alliance specializes in historical society. Chichester historical society historical society of. A pictorial history of media, delaware county, pennsylvania 1979.