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Join us for a day of history, community, and celebration as we mark Delaware County's 236th Birthday and the 130th anniversary of the Delaware County Historical Society (DCHS)!

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When: Friday, September 26, 2025

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12 PM - 4 PM: DCHS Open House, 9 W. Front Street Media, PA 19063

Step back in time at the Delaware County Historical Society. Explore rare and unique items on display, including deeds from figures such as William Penn, John Morton and items highlighting the history of the Crozer Family and the Crozer Medical Center. This portion of the event is free and open to the public. This is a unique opportunity to connect with Delco's rich past.

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4 PM - 4:30 PM: Remarks & Cake Cutting, Delaware County Courthouse, 201 W Front St, Media, PA 19063

Gather with us on the Courthouse steps for special remarks and a festive cake-cutting ceremony.
We'll commemorate the installation of the America250PADelco banners, featuring the themes of "Life, Liberty & Pursuit of Happiness," accompanied by a special rendition of "Happy Birthday."  In honor of America's upcoming 250th birthday, we'll also be launching Delco Volunteers 250, an exciting new initiative that invites you to give a gift of service to our community.
(Rain Location: Delaware County Institute of Science, 11 Veterans Sq., Media, PA 19063)

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5 PM - 7 PM: Birthday Cheers Receptions ALL ACROSS DELCO!!





For research requests, please use the research tab above to fill out a research request form. Please give DCHS at least 48 hours head notice for an appointment, and please follow the prompts in our research tab. 

The work DCHS does, is only made possible with thanks to our members and supporters!

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Delaware County Historical Society (DCHS) is hosting the greatest Delco event of the year on Saturday September 27th, the Delco Downhill Derby or the "Triple D"! The Delco Downhill Derby is a public event for the community of Delaware County that will take place on Edgmont Street in Media, from 12 pm to 5 pm. Here are the details:

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The Delco Downhill Derby is not a race but rather a kinetic sculpture derby, where teams and groups are encouraged to show off their creativity and celebrate their community.

Participants must register by September 21st and agree to the following rules and regulations

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Register here: 

Registration Form-Delco Downhill Derby

Leather Bound Books
Research Library
View our UPDATED list of research resources!

  • 4,500+ books on local genealogy & county history

  • 200 original and/or copies of handwritten documents from colonial period

  • William Penn original documents, land grants & wills

  • Family Bible Collection

  • 350,000 historic documents

  • Yearbooks dating back to 1880

  • Newspaper & Census Collection

  • Maps & Atlases

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Rotating Displays

Every 6 to 8 weeks, DCHS rotates out items for public display, highlighting some of the incredible pieces of Delaware County history and culture. Guests are welcome to come visit during our business hours to see the displays and browse our open library. Free and open to the public, except when noted!


DCHS 2025 Sponsors: We Thank You for Your Support!

Delaware County Council

Mr. Andrew Saul

Burman Family Charitable Fund- In Memory of Harvey Burman

Visit Delco!

Exelon/PECO

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

T-Frank McCall's Inc.

The Bates Family and Arasapha Farms

Delaware County Interactive Gaming Authority

2SP Brewing Company

Briggs Auction

Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services

Anthony Makowski and Elise Brand

Oliver Heating and Cooling

Burman's Health Shop

ENTREPRENEUR WORKS FUND of Delaware County

Jane Coleman and Family 

S.R. Rosati, Inc. 


 

CONTACT

Phone

(610) 750-0622

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Email

info@padelcohistory.org

VISIT

Office and Research Center:

9 West Front Street

Media, PA 19063

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