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
Face masks and safe physical distance strongly encouraged.
DeLand House Museum
The Museum is closed for restoration, refurbishing and
re-interpretation. All tours are suspended until completion
of the project, anticipated in 2022.
Walking tours of DeLand's National Historic Districts
Phone: 386-740-6813 .
Email: delandhouse@msn.com
Makers' Guild of the Historical Society
Join this merry group as they cut and sew, paint, felt and glitter to create handcrafted unique items for the Makers' Guild Holiday Boutique. We provide the supplies. No special skills needed. just your enthusiasm! Call WVHS at 386-740-6813 for more information and to reserve your spot.
DeLand House Museum is temporarily closed for restoration, refurbishing and re-interpretation.
Click this link to review this Fall's exciting History Seekers workshops for kids
Hands on History Workshops
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Saturday, October 16, 2021
Walking Tour - Old Northwest Residential Historic District & Stetson University Historic District. Departs Conrad Education & Research Center at 10:30 am. See this page for details.
Intermediate Sewing Workshop for Youth ages 10 - 16. Make something fun with a yard of fabric you select. 9 am - 12 noon. Conrad Education & Research Center. See this page for details.
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Local History Talk 6 pm Streamed on Facebook Live
Historic Building Surveys, National Register Nominations and the West Volusia Historical Society.
Professional historian, published author and historic preservation consultant Sidney Johnston will share from his experience of over 50 Historic Building Surveys he has conducted, and 140 National Register Nominations he has composed. He'll also give his perspective on both DeLand's preservation success stories and demolitions of historic buildings, and next steps to recognize DeLand's African American communities. View the livestreamed video at 6 pm on the WVHS Facebook page. Limited in-person seating in the Conrad Center for those without virtual access. Reservations are required for in-person seats. Call the office - 386-740-6813.
Walking Tour - Old Northwest Residential Historic District & Stetson University Historic District. Departs Conrad Education & Research Center at 10:30 am. See this page for details.
Workshop for Youth ages 8 - 16. The History of Paracord. Learn about parachuting in DeLand and make a knotted paracord bracelet. 10 am - 12 noon. Conrad Education & Research Center. See this page for details.
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Walking Tour - Old Northwest Residential Historic District & Stetson University Historic District. Departs Conrad Education & Research Center at 10:30 am. See this page for details.
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Saturday, October 30, 2021
