Deale Area Historical Society

08/22/2026

It's back to school time! Miss Chaney, teacher at the Nutwell School, would tell you to sit up straight and work hard!
You can visit the school from 1-4 at the Historic Village at Herrington Marina, Sunday August 23rd. Bring your kids.

08/16/2026

It’s Sunday, August 16. Due to the inclement weather, the museum and historic village will remain closed today. Visit our website and call the number that’s provided if you should need special tours or appointments during the week. Thank you for your understanding and have a wonderful Sunday!

Send a message to learn more

08/14/2026

It's Friday. Send someone a card to say you love them. These postcards from our collection might inspire you.

08/11/2026

Today we need YOUR help.

These beautiful photos of the Deale Fire Company were recently donated to DAHS. We know they are from the 1960's. But we do not know who the men are.
If you know, please share the information in the comments. Thank you!

08/09/2026

We're open now until 4 and the air conditioning is on in the museum. Come visit!

08/07/2026

Friday History Share - from 1934

"Welcome! These friendly sporting people welcome you to spend a cool, pleasant Summer evening or a happy weekend with them in their fisherman's paradise - HERRING BAY."

(History sometimes leaves stains, you know.)

07/31/2026

Have you ever wondered how a Russian Orthodox chapel came to South County? This remarkable structure and its religious art can be explored at the Deale Historic Village this Sunday, 1-4 pm.

07/25/2026

The Deale Area Historical Society is not only interested in Deale. This is Fairhaven Cove circa 1940. Has it changed?

07/17/2026

Friday Photo Share - a change in trade from Farmer to Watermen. It's summer, we all want crabs. How many of you worked as a Crabber or in the family crabbing business? Can you add information about these men or their boat? Circa 1986.