Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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

Walking Tour - the old Northwest Residential Historic District

Tour of Historic Homes

December 12 and 13, 2026         Noon to 5 pm both days. Eight beautiful historic homes in the  NW Residential Historic District. Click here for details.

Saturday, November 21, 2026

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 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 

Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Members Meeting and Local History Talk - Skydive DeLand

Mike Johnston, CEO of Skydive DeLand will present the story of the story of the exciting 67-year history of continuous skydiving activity in DeLand. Learn how skydiving became deeply embedded in DeLand and prominent in aviation circles throughout the world. Members in attendance will meet to approve the slate of Officers and Directors of the Board for 2027. Free admission and open to all ages.  6 pm. 

like Carl and his friends may have made. Check in at Conrad Center. 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.

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Walking Tour - Historic Stetson University Campus District

Walk through history on the beautiful historic campus and learn how the University was founded, its early significant donors and growth from a singly academy building to the magnificent building surrounding Holler Fountain. Tours depart at 10:30 am from WVHS Educational & Research Conrad Center, 137 W Michigan Avenue in DeLand. Click here for more details & additional tour dates.

Saturday, November 7, 2026

History Seekers Workshop - Chilling with Quilling

Join the fun to learn to make a variety of shapes with paper quilling to create decorative cards. All tools and materials are provided. For youth ages 9 and older, and Kids at Heart. 9 am - noon. Check this page for more information and call 386-740-6813 to register. Registration is required. 

Saturday, November 14, 2026

A Christmas Workshop - Made from the heart

Make, learn and give! Choose from a variety of projects and create Christmas gifts made with love. Choose the gifts you'd like to make; each project is individually priced. Come anytime between 10 am - 4 pm. For crafters aged 15 and up. Check this page for more information. 

Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Walking Tour - Historic Stetson University Campus District

Walk through history on the beautiful historic campus and learn how the University was founded, its early significant donors and growth from a singly academy building to the magnificent building surrounding Holler Fountain. Tours depart at 10:30 am from WVHS Educational & Research Conrad Center, 137 W Michigan Avenue in DeLand. Click here for more details & additional tour dates.

Saturday, October 24, 2026

History Seekers Workshop - Granny Squares are NOT for Grannies

Granny squares are very versatile crochet pieces with a renewed popularity because of the infinite variety of designs and ways they can be used. Prerequisite: able to do single crochet and magic circles. 9:30 am - noon. Check this page for more information. Registration is required - call 386-740-6813.