Saturday, April 18, 2026

Growing up in DeLand in the 1890s

Walk 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 the Farriss family who lived in the house on Michigan Avenue which now is home to the DeLand House Museum. Visit the museum, 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 avenue in 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 required by Thursday, April 16th.

Local History Book Talk - Welcome to DeLand

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Author/photographer Ray Johnson shares stories,  experiences and observations. This commemorative book tells the story of those who are making a difference in the DeLand community, featuring a blend of people, places, events and architecture. 6 pm. Conrad Educational & Research Center, 137 W Michigan avenue, DeLand. Admission is free and program is open to all ages.

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.

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.

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Granny Squares Aren't for Grannies

Walk Crocheted granny squares have blasted back in style with an explosion of possibilities. Learn the basics of creating a granny square and then dive into the mind-boggling possibilities of how to use these simple squares. Materials are provided. For youth ages 10 and up, as well as "Kids at Heart". 

Cost: $15. Location: West Volusia Historical Society Conrad Center. Registration is required; call 386-740-6318. More details at this link.

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

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.