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 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
