Robert M Conrad Educational & Research Center

137 W Michigan Ave. DeLand, Florida

Open Tuesday - Saturday   noon to 4 pm

Researchers are encouraged to call for an appointment


Burgess Pavilion & DeLand Memorial Hospital Exhibits

230 N. Stone Street DeLand, Florida

Open Monday-Friday 10:30 am - 2:30 pm


DeLand House Museum

The Museum is closed for restoration, refurbishing and

re-interpretation. All tours are suspended until completion

of the project, anticipated in 2023. 

       

Walking tours of DeLand's National Historic Districts

available October - May

Phone: 386-740-6813

Email: info@westvolusiahistoricalsociety.org

Coming Events

DeLand House Museum is temporarily closed for restoration, refurbishing and re-interpretation.

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Historic Bus Tour East DeLand, Lake Helen and Cassadaga

Tour departs at 10:30 from the Conrad Center. Advance reservations are required. Click this link for more details.

Saturday, March 25, 2023

Walking Tour - Old Northwest Residential Historic District & Stetson University Historic District. Departs at 10:30 from Conrad Education & Research Center. Advance reservations required.  See this page for details.

March is Women's History Month

Hotel Putnam Commemorative Bricks

Are available through the Historical Society with a donation for two preservation projects in DeLand. Click here for details. 

Wednesday March 22, 2023

Hands on History Workshop - Pieced Quilt Blocks with a Twist   For youth ages 9 - 16. In this workshop participants will explore possibilities of quilt blocks focusing on designs, colors and piecing, but skipping the sewing skills. 9 am to 12 noon. Click this link for more details.  

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Lunch and Learn - Bring your lunch and join us for an informal talk with Steve Kramer, CEI Project Manager for the DeLand Sunrail Station. Hear about the groundbreaking for this new train station and have an opportunity to ask questions.

12 noon - 1 pm. Conrad Center 137 W Michigan Ave., DeLand. Please note the change of date.

Walking Tour - Old Northwest Residential Historic District & Stetson University Historic District. Departs at 10:30 from Conrad Education & Research Center. Advance reservations required.  See this page for details.

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Saturday, April 1, 2023

Hands on History Workshop - Bunny Breakfast  Back by popular demand, a "formal" breakfast on our bunny china followed by needle felting wool "eggs" with soft, colorful designs. No prior needle felting experience is necessary. Youth ages 9 - 16 and kids and 'kids at heart' adults if space is available. 9 am to 12 noon. Click this link for more details.