"History is alive and well" should be the slogan for the West Volusia Historical Society. This becomes apparent in the many activities sponsored by the Society to disseminate the local history in various and interesting ways, and to provide the community with historical resources in an inviting setting. On a daily basis, there is the operation of The DeLand House Museum and the Memorial Hospital Museum, as well as the continuing care and acquisition of historical items. The Society's Speakers Bureau is constantly being requested to present historically centered programs to the schools, churches, civic clubs, and service organizations. Most of these presentations are brought to life with slides and videos from our extensive collection. Every other year, the Society sponsors a tour of historic homes which attracts people from all over the state. This provides funds for scholarships each academic year to Stetson University history majors. Our primary purpose is to continue the acquisition of materials with historic value and interest, the preservation and exhibition of these items, to make them available for research, and to inform the local residents of the rich heritage that is theirs. For further information or inquiries, we invite you to call or use the address below.

West Volusia Historical Society, Inc.

Henry A. DeLand House Museum
Robert M. Conrad
Educational Research Center
Lue Gim Gong Memorial Garden
137 W. Michigan Avenue
DeLand, Florida 32720
Phone or Fax: 386/740-6813
www.delandhouse.com
e-mail: delandhouse@msn.com

Tuesday through Saturday
12 noon to 4:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday and Monday
Open other hours for group tours by appointment