The Bulletin:
Newsletter of Delaware County Historical Society
March 2025
A resurvey of Stephen Ogden’s track of land in Springfield Township, hand drawn by John Morton, dated March 30th, 1773. Morton was elected to the First Continental Congress one year later in 1774.
Updates:
Delaware County Historical Society (DCHS) hosted our first open house of 2025 on February 1st. The open house celebrated Black History Month with a curated display of items highlighting the Great Migration of the early 20th century. Artifacts on display celebrated Black Delco historic figures such as Ruth L. Bennett, the first president of the NAACP chapter of Chester and an advocate for Black women coming from the south to the north seeking new opportunities. Displays also featured pieces on Ethel Waters, Sleighton Farms, Emlen Tunnell, and more! Our thanks to Ms. Twyla Simpkins of the YES Center in Chester for loaning DCHS the Ruth L. Bennett pieces for display.
First Annual Delco Historic Conference Was a Success!
On Saturday March 1st, DCHS hosted the first annual Delco Historic Conference at the Willows Mansion in Radnor. The event featured local historic groups and historians from the Delaware Valley area coming together to discuss how they can work together to better protect and promote local history. The event featured four presentations from local Delco historic groups, and DCHS would like to thank the members and staff of the Radnor Historical Society, YES Center of Chester, and Middletown Historical Society for presenting. DCHS would also like to extend our thanks to the Willows Park & Preserve for having us, and thanks to all those who attended! DCHS will host our next conference in 2026, and if you or your historic group would be interested in attending or presenting, please email outreach@padelcohistory.org to be added to our list.
From the Archives:
A photo of the first Girls Scout of America troop in Eddystone, PA. The photo dates from 1926.
Call for Interns and Volunteers!
Are you a college student looking to advance your experience working in history? Do you need an internship for college credit? Do you just have a passion for history? Then come intern or volunteer at DCHS! Please email a brief bio and CV to outreach@padelcohistory.org today!
Upcoming Events:
“History Under the Stars: Spring Series”
DCHS is happy to announce our new program “History Under the Stars”, an outdoor lecture series at our new location in Media! The program is free and open to the public, with donations encouraged. Limited seating will be available, but guests are welcome to bring their own seats.
Spring Open House on Saturday April 5th:
DCHS is happy to announce its partnership with the Sports Legends of Delaware County Museum (SLDC) for our Spring Open House! DCHS and SLDC will have on display items from the American Civil War, as well as a display titled “Baseball in Blue and Gray”. The SLDC exhibit, in memory of Korean War Veteran and longtime museum volunteer John Shelsy, honors Tom Berry, a Civil War veteran and one-time member of the original Philadelphia Athletics baseball team. Berry has been identified by the SLDC as the county’s first professional athlete. Please join us Saturday April 5th from 1 pm until 7 pm to see these incredible displays and more!
Special Thanks to the DCHS 2025 Sponsors:
Delaware County Council
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
Delaware County Interactive Gaming Authority
The Burman Family Charitable Fund
Mr. Andrew Saul
Anthony Makowski and Elise Brand
Please consider supporting DCHS today by donating or becoming a member. Funding by members and friends help DCHS continue our mission of collecting and preserving Delaware County history and culture and making it available to the community!
Links and Contact Information:
DCHS Website: Delaware County Historical Society (padelcohistory.org)
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Email: outreach@padelcohistory.org
Phone: 610-750-0622
Address: 9 W. Front Street- Media, PA 19063. Tuesday through Thursday, 10 am to 3pm.
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