Our Mission:

Delaware County Historical Society collects, protects and preserves the history and culture of Delaware County, making it accessible to all through strong educational outreach.

Location: 9 W. Front Street Media, PA 19063

Public Hours:
Tuesday through Thursday- 10 AM to 3 PM (Free and open to the public)

Research Appointments available Monday through Friday from 10 am to 3 pm.

DCHS has four essential pillars to our mission, and each pillar is how we serve the community:

Archives/Research: Providing the people of Delaware County with a reliable and accurate archive to house the historic treasures of Delaware County.

Education: Creating accessible avenues for K-16 students to have equitable access to local history.

Collaboration: Working with like-minded institutions to provide accessible humanities and local history to the people of Delaware County.

Inclusivity & Accessibility: Curating programming that is reflective of all communities within Delaware County and ensuring that programming is accessible to all.