Delaware County Historical Society invites the community to its 2019 Annual Meeting and Open House, Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m., with guest speaker Beverly Rorer presenting a brief timeline and overview of the history of the Mills in Delaware County.
Alongside the event, DCHS opens its newest exhibit, “Another Glimpse of Delaware County’s History,” with a special component celebrating “The Year of the Mill” in the Record Room.
The exhibit is comprised of 13 unique displays from Civil War-era artifacts, to pharmacological elements, such as those used in a Chester pharmacy for over 50 years, to sewing machines, even two sets of china from the Lewis family - one monogrammed dating back to the 1700’s and another harkening back to the 1800’s.
Touches of Abraham Lincoln’s impact on Delaware County can be seen throughout the main floor. One is