Lunch & Learn

Businessman, politician and preservation advocate Mark Shuttleworth will talk about his lifelong mission to save architecturally significant properties in Central Florida and promote economic development through historic 

Thursday, September 3, 2026

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Conversations @ the Conrad

Rabel Moremen, a farm girl from out on Orange Camp Road met Harold Parson at the First Baptist Church choir rehearsal back in 1942. They became engaged and Harold, like many other Stetson students, went off to war. Rabel rode a regulation bicycle all around town, delivering mail for the US Postal Service during the war years - their first female letter carrier. Harold returned and went to work for the FBI and Rabel had a career in music. Their stories cover many years as DeLand grew from a small town to the bustling city we live in today. Come hear their stories. Harold and Rabel Mormen Parson are portrayed by Stanton O'Neal and Caryn Long. 2 pm Conrad Center, 137 W Michigan Avenue in DeLand. Admission is $10; $5 for WVHS members.  

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

For WVHS Members - Sundaes night and members meeting

Members, join us for a fun evening. Mix and mingle with old friends and make new friends, as you create your own sundae with a variety of ice cream and toppings provided. We’ll begin the evening with a brief membership meeting to introduce this year’s process for the nomination and election of Historical Society Officers and Directors of the Board. 6 pm. Conrad Educational and Research Center, 137 W Michigan Avenue in DeLand. 

preservation. He will also share his perspective on how trends away from local controls could affect future growth of our communities Mark is also a well-known architectural salvage expert. Cost is $15 and includes lunch: Publix's Deli sub sandwiches of roast beef, turkey or vegetarian, along with chips, fruit, dessert and bottled water. 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Conrad Center, 137 W Michigan Avenue in DeLand. Reservations requested; food selections may be made at the event.  Call 386-740-6813 by 4 pm on Tuesday September 1.