DeLand House Tour Hours
Tuesday - Saturday
12:30 pm & 2:30 pm
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Book Talk - Motion Picture Paradise
Morton's book is a sweeping story of filmmaking in Florida, featuring studios and filmmakers across the peninsula by looking at the many iconic films and television shows shot in the state. In the early years of the American film industry, Florida was a favorite location for pioneer movie makers, and David Morton chronicles the state's importance to producers throughout the next 125 year. Conrad Educational & Research Center,
137 W Michigan Ave, DeLand. 6 pm. Free admission and open to all ages.
Tuesday, September 17, 2025
Remembering Hard History
A listening conversation to explore and understand our painful history with the goal to understand the past, break down racial divisions, and heal and build relationships for a more united community. 5 pm City Hall Commission Chambers, 120 S Florida Avenue,
Growing up in DeLand in the 1890s
This program for youth ages 6 - 12 and adults who accompany them explores life as a kid during the time that Carl Farriss, the young son of Stetson professors Dr. and Mrs. Farriss lived in the house on Michigan Avenue which now is home to the DeLand House Museum. Visit the home where Carl lived, view old photos in a stereoscope and make a paper toy that he and his friends may have played with. Check in at Conrad Center, 137 W Michigan Ave, DeLand. 11 am - 12 pm. $5 for youth; $10 for adults. Kids with an ECHO Ranger Passport accompanied by one adult attend free. Call 386-740-6813. RSVP is required by September 18th
Saturday, September 20, 2025
DeLand. Light refreshments. Sponsored by Volusia Remembers, African American Museum of the arts, and west Volusia Historical Society.
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Lisa Perez, the Education Coordinator at DeBary Hall Historic Site, shares information on Frederick deBary (1815-1898), who tried his hand at orange growing and commercial steam-boating, and how his life changed and shaped the City of DeBary. Lunch will include a variety of croissants filled with
ham, egg, chunky chicken salad, or vegetarian. Participants will choose their croissants along with chips, fruit, dessert and water at the event. Preordering is not required. Cost is $15. Conrad Center, 137 W Michigan Ave, DeLand. noon - 1:30 pm.
Friday & Saturday, October 10 - 11, 2025
Historic Oakdale Cemetery Walk
The 35th annual Cemetery Walk tells the stories of Town & Gown: DeLand and Stetson University 1900 - 1940. Meet key individuals who helped establish DeLand as progressive and forward-thinking. Walking small group tours begin from 5:30 - 6:50 pm. Make your reservation today by calling 386-740-6813 to confirm your time slot. Check this web page for more details.
