Delavan Hall of Fame
Honoring the people whose lives and work have shaped
Delavan's history and community.
What's Happening
Upcoming events
Talks, tours, and community gatherings hosted at the Resource Center and around Delavan.
Delavan and the Civil War
Oct 15 · 6:15 PM
A program presented by 2026 Hall of Fame inductee Ginny Hall, at the Town Bank Community Center.
Delavan Brew Walk
Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Nov 1 · 2:00 PM
The Class of 2026 is inducted at the Town Bank Community Center, 824 E. Geneva St.
What we’re working on
A look at the initiatives our staff and volunteers are focused on right now.
Collection Management System
Digitizing and cataloging thousands of archival items for public research access.
Muster Tree Plaque
Restoring and re-installing the historic Muster Tree marker downtown.
Relocation Project
Carefully packing, cataloging, and moving the collection to its new home, item by item.
Get involved
Ways to support Delavan History
Membership, sponsorship, giving, and volunteering are now all handled through our Zeffy giving page, with no processing fees and more support for Delavan history.
Membership
Single, Family, Contributing, and Sponsoring Business tiers, starting at $20/year.
Sponsorship
Sponsor an event or an exhibit and see your name in the community. Five annual levels, from Bronze Builder to Titanium Trailblazer.
Donate
One-time and recurring gifts go directly toward collection care and public programs.
Volunteer
Help with archiving, tours, events, and front-desk hours. Training provided.
Membership, sponsorship, and donation processing runs through Zeffy, so 100% of your contribution goes to Delavan History.
The Delavan Chronicles
Recent updates and stories from our research team and community contributors.
Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Announced
Twelve nominations were submitted this year, and six names were selected by the board and a committee of six committee leaders. The induction ceremony is Sunday, November 1 at 2:00 PM.
A Full Summer in Delavan
The Muster Tree carving, ten days of 250th anniversary celebration, an evening in Phoenix Park with the 1st Brigade Band, three summer programs, and a boat tour to close the season.
Caring for What We Hold
Accessioning, cataloging, storage and research access: how Delavan History looks after the objects, photographs and documents in its care, and what happens when an item is offered.
Exhibit & Resource Center
Free admission, donations welcome. Contact us to arrange appointments outside regular hours.