9 W. Front Street Media, PA 19063
Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday- 10 AM to 3 PM (please knock or ring doorbell for entrance)
Research Appointment by request only, please click on the research tab to put in a request.
Founded 1895
Phone: 610-750-0622
For the next collaborative exhibit with the Sports Legends of Delaware County, Vietnam veterans Bill Carpenter (football), Ed Dougherty (golf), John Cartwright(football), Bo Ryan (basketball), and Howard Starks(football) will be honored for their service during the Vietnam War era. Each of these Delco sports legends established a lasting legacy of courage, sacrifice, and character while serving his country.
The Vietnam Veterans Exhibit is expected to run from March 10th to April 14th, 2026, and will be free to the public. Support has been provided by the Historical Society’s Steve Burman Exhibition Fund. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more information, contact Jim Vankoski at (610) 909-4919 or vankoski21@comcast.net, or visit the museum online at www.delcosportsmuseum.org.
Delaware County Historical Society (DCHS) is excited to announce that we have been awarded the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Chairman's Grant! This grant will help support DCHS programming in 2026, highlighting America 250 and Delco history. The DCHS staff and volunteers are working hard to plan fun and engaging events, that share the stories of Delco's unique history. We are excited about the wonderful events and programming we will have for you this year, including our lecture series History Under the Stars, our Second Annual Delco Historical Conference, the Delco Summer Social, and of course the Second Annual Delco Downhill Derby.
We are excited for the matching support to help DCHS continue our mission to protect and promote Delco history. Thanks to all of our community friends and partners for their support!
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4,500+ books on local genealogy & county history
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200 original and/or copies of handwritten documents from colonial period
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William Penn original documents, land grants & wills
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Family Bible Collection
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350,000 historic documents
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Yearbooks dating back to 1880
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Newspaper & Census Collection
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Maps & Atlases
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!
Philadelphia Funder Collaborative for the Celebration of the Sesquintennial
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
Riddle Village Retirement Community
Burman's Health Shop
ENTREPRENEUR WORKS FUND of Delaware County
Jane Coleman and Family
S.R. Rosati, Inc.
Media Cemetery Company
Jandzio Excavating
Ship Bottom Brewery
Welcome Society of PA
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Office and Research Center:
9 West Front Street
Media, PA 19063