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Wednesday 10am - 1pm Saturday 10am - 1pm

Delavan Historical Society

The Delavan Historical Society Exhibit & Resource Center is located at 663 East Ann St. Additional hours may be added in the near future.

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.

06/17/2026

Who remembers?

06/13/2026

Don't forget this weekend! Grab your passport & visit all participating Historical Societies (purple numbered on the list), get your passport stamped, and be entered into the drawing to win a prize!

Photos from Delavan Historical Society's post

06/12/2026

From Roots to Remembrance: Delavan Historical Society's 250th Celebration Schedule of Events
At Phoenix Park Bandshell

06/12/2026

If you are a "seasonal" resident, how long has your family been coming to the Delavan area?
This year, the Funderburg family is celebrating 100 years at Belvidere Park, handing over the keys every thirty years or so to the next generation.
Delavan Lake has always been a tourist destination, making summers a busy time & creating decades (and centuries!) of great memories.
Thanks to the Funderburg family for letting us share your story!

06/12/2026

October 17, 2023, the Civil War Muster Tree at the intersection of 7th and Washington streets was cut down, leaving the trunk for a future carving to memorialize the tree. It was 65% dead and not recoverable. It suffered from a combination of Burr Oak Blight, Leaf Scorch, and an attack by Two-Lined Chestnut Borers. Knowing that the tree was coming to the end of its life, acorns from the tree were gathered earlier in 2023 in hopes to have trees that came from this
mighty oak tree. And guess what? In 2024 we were happy to report that we have 40 saplings from the muster tree thanks to the city of Delavan’s arborist, Deb Meeker! In the coming years many will be planted around the city of Delavan, and some will be used for fundraising. We are truly thrilled to have 40 off springs of the muster tree… out of death we have rebirth.

And the carving to memorialize the muster tree is coming along nicely! The carver will be back the week of Monday June 22 to finish the carving up in time for our June 26th kickoff of Delavan's 10 day Celebration of the 250th Birthday of America! Weather permitting of course.

06/12/2026

Join us at Spring Grove Cemetery in Delavan, WI on Monday June 22nd, 2026! 6/22/2026 9am-3pm
All 48StateTour! events are free & open to the public

Spring Grove Cemetery
North 7th Street Delavan, WI 53115

https://48statetour.com/calendar/delavan-wi

06/11/2026

Muster Tree Carving
Walworth Avenue Between Delavan Theater and BMO Bank.
Come out and see Justing TODAY!
and Daily June 22-26 (Weather Permitting)
Justin from Grizz Works Wood Sculpture is doing a great job!

Thank you to:
Gifford Tree Service, Inc.
City of Delavan, Wisconsin- Dave and his Crew!

06/10/2026

Come on in this weekend- Flag Day Weekend- Saturday June 13 & Sunday June 14, 10am to 2pm. We have passports at DHS.

FREE FAMILY FUN! Join us for a summer of fun and discovery for the whole family! Stop by the Delavan Historical Society Resource Center & Museum to pick up your official PASSPORT.

Then set out on a self-paced adventure to explore eight other museums in the area. Collect their passport stamps, uncover local history, and enjoy the thrill of completing your journey — all with a chance to win prizes.

Start your adventure today and make history part of your summer fun at the Delavan Historical Society.

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Telephone

(262) 740-7410

Website

http://delavanhistory.org/

Address

663 Ann Street
Delavan, WI
53115

Opening Hours

Wednesday	10am - 1pm
Saturday	10am - 1pm

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