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, November 15, 2025

Friday, November 14 & Saturday 15, 2025

Walking Tour of old Northwest Residential Historic District

Walk through history in this beautifully preserved neighborhood. See architectural landmarks and hear stories of our intriguing pioneers. Tour departs at 10:30 am from WVHS Conrad Educational & Research Center, 137 W Michigan avenue in DeLand. Click here for more details & tour dates.

Wednesday, November 5,  2025

Wednesday, November 19,  2025

Walking Tour of the Historic Stetson University Campus

Walk through the historic district of this beautiful campus and learn how it grew from a single academy building in 1884 to the magnificent building around the Holler Fountain. Tour departs at 10:30 am from WVHS Conrad Educational & Research Center, 137 W Michigan avenue in DeLand. Click here for more details & tour dates.

DeLand House Christmas Candlelight Tour

Step back in time to the Christmas season in the 1920s. Tour the historic DeLand House Museum, and explore the history of Christmas traditions, many of which we still enjoy today. Capacity is limited; reserve your tour time at 5:30 pm, 6:15 pm or 7 pm. Tickets for adults are $20 in advance (make the reservation before 4 pm the day of each tour event) and $25 at the door. Children, years 12 and under are $10. Ticket includes a tour of the decorated home, light refreshments and an opportunity to  

Tuesday, November 18,  2025

Steve Wonderly is the state political chair and a Volusia-Flagler group leader for Sierra Club, the nation's oldest and largest environmental organization. Steve will give a brief history of the national, state and local components of Sierra Club, highlighting recent victories, defeats, and current environmental challenges faced in Volusia County and in Florida. Conrad Educational and Research Center, 137 W Michigan Avenue, DeLand. Free admission and open to all ages. Prior to the presentation there will be a brief business meeting of WVHS members in attendance to  

purchase unique handcrafted gifts created by the Historical Society Makers' Guild. Call 386-740-6813 

present the 2026 slate of officers and board members who will stand for election in December.  6 pm. 

Members Meeting & Local History Talk