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
Welcome to Delaware County Historical Society (DCHS).
For 129 years, DCHS has served as the stewards of local Delaware County history and culture. Our job is to protect the collection, make it accessible to all, and to continue collecting pieces that reflect the diverse and unique history of Delaware County.
DCHS is a place that is open and accessible to all. DCHS has open hours to view displays from Tuesday through Thursday, 10 AM to 3 PM. Guests are welcome to knock on the door or ring the doorbell, and someone will allow you in to view the collection and displays.
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!
Our new t-shirts are now available just in time for the holidays! Each shirt is $30.00, or if you pay $45.00 you get a shirt and a membership! A membership with DCHS grants you discounts on future ticketed events, first notice on events, a copy of our newsletter The Bulletin and an exclusive tour of the DCHS collection for you and one guest. Memberships are valid for one whole calendar year. Grab your shirt and membership today by clicking the support tab above, or send a check to DCHS at 9 W. Front Street, Media PA 19063
The mission of Delaware County Historical Society (DCHS) is to collect, protect and preserve the history and culture of Delaware County, PA making it accessible to all by providing strong educational outreach.
Since 1895, DCHS has been gathering and sharing the stories of the county and its people.
Where history comes to life.
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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!
CONTACT
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Office and Research Center:
9 West Front Street
Media, PA 19063
