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.
Upcoming Events:
Delco Historical Society turns 131 years old, come celebrate with a display of the 1860 Lincoln Banner and more!
Delaware County Historical Society was established on September 26, 1895, with the mission to protect and promote the history of Delaware County, and to make it accessible to the community. For our 131st birthday, Delco Historical Society is presenting a full day of Delco history, featuring on display for the first time in five years, the Lincoln Banner of 1860. Also on display will be the Washington Tavern Sign of 1849, hand painted by John Archibald Woodside Sr.
Here are the details for the day:
Noon to 5 pm: Open House at Delco Historical Society, free and open to the public. On display will feature unique items of Delco history, including pieces from William Penn and other prominent folks of Delco history.
(9 W. Front Street, Media PA. Parking is available on Front or Jackson Streets)
6 pm to 8 pm: Join Delco Historical society at the Delaware County Institute of Science for an opportunity to see the 1860 Lincoln Banner up close in person. Folks will have an opportunity to see the other incredible exhibits and treat themselves to drinks prepared by Tony Shahan.
DCHS Members: Free Admission! (Must be a due paid member by 9.25.26)
General Admission: $20.00 (w/ light fare and drinks)
Membership Admission: $30.00 (w/ membership and a poster!)
Family Membership Admission: $50.00 (w/ membership, T-shirt and poster!)
Come celebrate 131 years of stewardship and community with Delco Historical Society!
Get Your Tickets Today!
Special thanks to our 2026 supporters and sponsors:
Visit Delco, America 250 Delco, NEH, Delaware County Institute of Science, Media Borough and Visit Media PA, Mr. Andy Saul, The Burman Family Charitable Fund, and The Moore Family.
Special thanks to Frances Beaver for the poster design.
Delco Historical Society brings you the Second Annual Delco Downhill Derby aka The Triple D; a kinetic sculpture derby held on N. Edgmont Street in Media, PA on Saturday September 26th (Delco's and DCHS' Birthday) The top prize winner will of course be immortalized in Delco history with their name carved into the famed William Penn stump of 1682!
The Triple D will be from noon to five pm and will feature stunning creations from folks all over the Delco community. Join us for a fun filled day of racing, creativity, and community! See you on the derby track!
$25.00 registration fee. Free and Open to the Public. Participants must agree to the rules and regulations.
Register here:
https://pci.jotform.com/form/251614352791053
Special thanks to our program partners and sponsors:
Visit Delco, PA
Wawa
Media Borough
Visit Media PA
America250PADelco
Sun East Foundation
National Endowment for the Humanities
