Delavan IL Community Historical Society

Delavan IL Community Historical Society Community Not-for-profit organization to preserve and promote the history of the beautiful community of Delavan IL. Membership is open and encouraged.

05/15/2026
Enjoyed sharing THE COLONY HOUSE today, with the Sixth Grade students!!
05/14/2026

Enjoyed sharing THE COLONY HOUSE today, with the Sixth Grade students!!

Stop by Delavan IL Community Historical Society Museum Downtown Delavan during the Cruise-In
04/16/2026

Stop by Delavan IL Community Historical Society Museum Downtown Delavan during the Cruise-In

02/08/2026
02/02/2026

You can’t explore Delavan’s early history for long without meeting the man whose name the town bears—though he never set foot here. The story begins in September 1836, when a group of Rhode Island settlers, led by Jonas R. Gale, traveled west in search of new opportunities on the I...

12/18/2025
11/13/2025

We are so excited to announce that our library is receiving a $10,000 gift from Carnegie Corporation of New York as part of , an initiative marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Carnegie Libraries hold a special place in American history and in the hearts of generations of Americans. Learn more at carnegie.io/47kNpzh

🗺️ Find Carnegie Libraries across America on this interactive map: carnegie-libraries.carnegie.org

💌 Submit your memories and photos to the Carnegie Libraries digital archives: carnegielibraries.org

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319 Locust Street
Delavan, IL
61734

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