Delavan Historical Society

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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.
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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 – Brenda Warrenburg
Treasurer – Lynette Wobig
Director – Tim Koepnick
Director – Trish Martin Kumlander
Director – Peggy Murphy
Director – Brenda Sawtelle
Director – Lorie Wuttke
Past President – Patti Marsicano
Program Director – 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 Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 10 am - 1 pm 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.

Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered or donated to this event. Thank you to the Delavan Historic Foundation, ...
10/25/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered or donated to this event. Thank you to the Delavan Historic Foundation, Inc. for letting us help with this event to raise funds for our relocation. Onto the W**e Walk we go!

Thank you to you the attendees who came to the Brew Walk (despite the Brewers being in the World Series- The BREWers played in the World Series during our BREW Walk.... I think that is a sign that they win the World Series in 4 or 5 games!)

Thank you to ALL the participating businesses. Thank you to ALL the VOLUNTEERS. It takes a village to raise a child. It takes quite a bit to pull off an event like this.... online sales, print the raffle cards so we know who has what number, create the passport, tasting sheet, and Save the Date sheet- print and cut them, order bags and glasses, order b**r, apply for insurance, contact businesses who may participate, get water donated, get goodies donated, haul everything into the Legion, put 250+ bags together, deliver the b**r and supplies to each business, after the event pick it up to do it again in 4 weeks for the w**e walk.

Thank you to the American Legion for being our check in and last stop, and allowing us to stuff the bags there on Friday despite it being their fish fry Friday. . . if you haven't gone to one of their fish fries, check it out.

Thank you to TNT Ace Hardware - Delavan for again being our big prize sponsor...... winner will be contacted shortly.

Thank you to the Delavan Lake Store & Lounge for again being our pen sponsor and bottle opener sponsor.

Thank you to Stinebrink’s Delavan Piggly Wiggly for being our water sponsor.

Thank you to Culver's for donating culver's coins for the bags (Santa will also be giving Culver Coins out in November when you visit him- Check out our Santa House Hours!)

Thank you Mother Nature for giving us a beautiful day and evening. I think people got warm in some of the costumes, but we are not complaining and appreciate you giving us a beautiful day for the event. . . Mother Nature, can I put in a good word for November 21 being a nice winter day for our W**e Walk please. Those ugly sweaters can keep them warm, but we still would like a nice day.

Thank you to anyone I may have forgotten. The money raised will go to the Historic Foundation's Mural Fund and Santa House Fund, and to the Delavan Historical Society's Relocation Fund. The Historic Foundation is the lead on this event, but we work with the American Legion, the Historical Society and other non profits.

Get your w**e walk tickets! Nov 21. Get your ugliest sweater ready for the w**e walk!
10/25/2026

Get your w**e walk tickets! Nov 21. Get your ugliest sweater ready for the w**e walk!

Thank you to the American Legion, TNT Ace Hardware - Delavan,Delavan Lake Store & Lounge, and Stinebrink’s Delavan Piggl...
10/23/2026

Thank you to the American Legion, TNT Ace Hardware - Delavan,
Delavan Lake Store & Lounge, and Stinebrink’s Delavan Piggly Wiggly for supporting and being sponsors of the Brew Walk.

Thank you to our Brew Walk Sponsors!

Thank you to the American Legion for being our check in location and final stop to turn in your passport.

Thank you to TNT Ace Hardware - Delavan for being our prize sponsor.

Thank you to the Delavan Lake Store & Lounge for being our pen sponsor and bottle opener sponsor.

Thank you to Stinebrink’s Delavan Piggly Wiggly for being our water sponsor.

We invite family and friends of the Delavan Hall of Fame, Class of 2026 to come to the induction on Sunday November 1 at...
10/22/2026

We invite family and friends of the Delavan Hall of Fame, Class of 2026 to come to the induction on Sunday November 1 at 2pm at the Town Bank Community Center.
Today we are featuring
Harry Larsen

We invite family and friends to attend the November 1 induction. Spread the news!

A big thank you to Stinebrink’s Delavan Piggly Wiggly for sponsoring part of the food for the November 1 Delavan Hall of...
10/20/2026

A big thank you to Stinebrink’s Delavan Piggly Wiggly for sponsoring part of the food for the November 1 Delavan Hall of Fame Induction.... 2pm at Town Bank Community Center.

Thank you for being a water sponsor of the Brew Walk Stinebrink’s Delavan Piggly Wiggly. We appreciate your commitment t...
10/18/2026

Thank you for being a water sponsor of the Brew Walk Stinebrink’s Delavan Piggly Wiggly. We appreciate your commitment to Delavan.

Thank you Stinebrink’s Delavan Piggly Wiggly for being the water sponsor for the Brew Walk! We appreciate it.

A big shout out to TNT Ace Hardware - Delavan for AGAIN being our prize sponsor for the Brew Walk downtown Delavan next...
10/17/2026

A big shout out to TNT Ace Hardware - Delavan for AGAIN being our prize sponsor for the Brew Walk downtown Delavan next week! We appreciate your continued support. TNT Ace is the place with the helpful hardware folks!

Prize 1 - Black Weber Kettle Grill (assembled), Bag of B&B Charcoal and other goodies!

Prize 2 - Milwaukee M18 Flood Light!

Fabulous grand prizes donated by TNT again. Get your Brew Walk tickets today!
TIckets:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/downtown-delavan-brew-walk

We invite family and friends of the Delavan Hall of Fame, Class of 2026 to come to the induction on Sunday November 1 at...
10/17/2026

We invite family and friends of the Delavan Hall of Fame, Class of 2026 to come to the induction on Sunday November 1 at 2pm at the Town Bank Community Center.
Today we are featuring
Francis (Frank) M. Landi

We invite family and friends to attend the November 1 induction. Spread the news!

We have lots of things happening yet in October and November!Come to the Hall of Fame Induction!Support us and the Histo...
10/17/2026

We have lots of things happening yet in October and November!
Come to the Hall of Fame Induction!
Support us and the Historic Delavan Historic Foundation, Inc. by going to the Brew Walk or W**e Walk while having fun!

10/17/2026

Get your W**e Walk tickets.

Address

663 Ann Street
Delavan, WI
53115

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

(262) 740-7410

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