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The Delavan Chronicles

Articles, photo essays, meeting notices, and community updates from the Delavan Historical Society.

September 24, 2026

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.

Meet the class →

September 2026

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.

More on the Muster Tree →

September 2026

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.

How it works →

From the Archive

Earlier notices and articles, kept for reference.

Editor’s introductionDelavan’s Circus Winter Quarters, 1847–1894
May 20, 2026Annual Historic Boat Tour
Apr 1, 20242024 Annual Member Meeting
Dec 4, 2023Tree Carving Application
Jul 24, 2023Delavan Historical Society 20 Year Celebration
May 1, 2023Delavan Hall of Fame Nominations
Feb 17, 2022Renew Your Membership Today
Mar 27, 2021DHS Masks: Now Available

From the Photo Archive

Thirty-five photographs digitised from the Delavan Historical Society collection. Many are not yet identified, and we would welcome your help naming the places, buildings and faces.

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