Since its creation in 2003, the Delavan Historical Society's focus has been to educate, preserve, collect and create awareness for Delavan's unique and storied past. GOALS OF THE DELAVAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY:
*To preserve Delavan-Darien related items of historical and social significance.
*To educate and inspire others to learn and preserve the rich history of Delavan.
*To provide a location for
people to visit where they can learn more about
Delavan – its history and inhabitants though exhibits and research. 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 – Jennifer Starin
Director – Brenda Warrenburg
Director – Peggy Murphy
Past President – Patti Marsicano
Program Directer – Trish Martin Kumlander
DELAVAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY RESOURCE & EXHIBIT CENTER
The Delavan Historical Society Exhibit and Resource Center, gives us the ability to provide the community with a place to research businesses, buildings and families and to collect, preserve and keep safe documents and items that reflect the history of the City and Town of Delavan. (The former Fire Safety Building) and features displays involving local artifacts and stories of local significance. Our Resource Center continues to grow as we collect documents and memorabilia from the public. Currently, the Exhibit and Resource Center is open Saturdays, 9:00am – 1:00pm and Wednesdays 10:00- 2:00pm, or by appointment. Call the Delavan Historical Society (262) 740-7410 for more information. 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 the third Thursday of each month, usually at the Community Center, 824 Geneva Street (check for details on each program). 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. MEMBERSHIP:
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 which is published quarterly. Sponsoring Business Memberships in addition receive space in our Preferred Business Pamphlet Rack at, and an ad in our newsletter. Won’t you consider joining? The Delavan Historical Society is a federally recognized 501(c)3 non-profit corporation. Your donation is tax deductible to the extent of the law.
