Since 2003, the Delavan Historical Society’s focus has been to educate and preserve and create awareness for Delavan’s unique and storied past.
The Delavan Historical Society Exhibit and Resource Center provides the community with a place to collect, preserve and keep safe documents and items that reflect the history of the City and Town of Delavan.
We strongly encourage everyone with an interest in Delavan and/or Delavan’s history to join the Delavan Historical Society. By joining us, you are contributing to the preservation of Delavan’s history.
We have four different membership levels:
- $20 Single Membership
- $35 Family membership
- $50 Contributing Membership
- $100 Sponsoring Business Memberships
All membership levels receive a copy of our informative and entertaining newsletter. Sponsoring Business Memberships in addition receive space in our Preferred Business Pamphlet Rack at our Exhibit & Resource Center.
The Delavan Historical Society is a federally recognized 501(c)3 non-profit corporation. Your donation is tax deductable to the extent of the law.
The Delavan Historical Society Exhibit & Resource Center is located at
663 East Ann St.
Delavan, WI 53115
Displays involving local artifacts and stories of local significance change four times a year, and the Resource Center continues to grow as we research and collect documents and memorabilia from the public.
Exhibit and Resource Center Hours
Saturday 9 am to 1 pm or by appointment
To make an appointment contact
Delavan Historical Society (262) 740-7410
Email info@delavanhistory.org
WHO WE ARE:
Our members are a diverse array of local citizens, and those who have moved away; people who have visited Delavan, and those whose family lived here long ago; those interested in history and genealogy to local businesses and organizations who realize the importance of preserving and maintaining the story of our past, and our present for future generations.
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
President – Ryan Schroeder
Vice President – Mark Wendorf
Secretary – Lorie Wuttke
Treasurer – Lynette Wobig
Director – Brenda Sawtelle
Director – Rhonda Edler
Director – Russ Jansen
Director – Trish Martin Kumlander
Director –
Past President – Patti Marsicano
WHEN AND WHERE WE MEET:
Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at the Delavan Historical Society Exhibit Resource Center, 663 East Ann St., Delavan at 6pm.
Programs are held monthly on the third Thursday at 6pm. Program schedule is available on the calendar.
Refreshments are served after the program and we encourage visitors to socialize. Occasionally a business meeting is held following the refreshment break. These meetings are open to the public.