Delaware County Historical Association, NY

Delaware County Historical Association, NY The Delaware County Historical Association was founded in 1945 to preserve and present the rich history of Delaware County. http://www.dcha-ny.org

In the early 1960s, the Association purchased property, originally settled by Gideon Frisbee.

Today in Local History:June 3, 1899 – Falling Worms"The tent caterpillars have carried Federal Hill. At W.H. McKee's the...
06/03/2026

Today in Local History:

June 3, 1899 – Falling Worms
"The tent caterpillars have carried Federal Hill. At W.H. McKee's the leaves cut from the trees are an inch and a half thick in the road, and wagons passing are so covered with falling worms as to necessitate brushing off before proceeding."
From the Delaware Republican newspaper.
An undated view of Delhi from Federal Hill is included.

Today in Local History:May 3, 1876 - “Grace, Mercy, Peace” First telegraph message sent and received between Delhi & Sta...
06/03/2026

Today in Local History:

May 3, 1876 - “Grace, Mercy, Peace”
First telegraph message sent and received between Delhi & Stamford.
The wires passed through Bloomville and Hobart on their way between Delhi and Stamford.

Today in Local History:June 2, 1926 - Performing Bear Escapes Theater"One of a troupe of six performing bears escaped fr...
06/02/2026

Today in Local History:

June 2, 1926 - Performing Bear Escapes Theater
"One of a troupe of six performing bears escaped from the Delhi theater last week and being chased, sought refuge in a house near the theater. The animal crashed through a screen door and landed in the middle of the kitchen floor, nearly scaring the wits out of the owner. A door was held so that the animal was imprisoned in the kitchen until someone called for it. The show troupe was requested to pack up and move out of the town."
From the Stamford Mirror newspaper.
An unrelated and undated image of two dancing bears somewhere in Delaware County is included.

Today in Local History:June 2, 1888 – Scotchmen Wash Persons in Delhi Reservoir"A couple of young Scotchmen who inadvert...
06/02/2026

Today in Local History:

June 2, 1888 – Scotchmen Wash Persons in Delhi Reservoir
"A couple of young Scotchmen who inadvertently washed their persons in the Water Works reservoir were arrested and fined for polluting the sources of the water supply of the village."
From the Delaware Republican newspaper.
Bob Wyer photo shows the area of the reservoir in 1950.

Today in Local History:June 1, 1934 - Milk Truck Accident on Fitch’s Bridge, Delhi.The photo of Fitch's Bridge is not di...
06/01/2026

Today in Local History:

June 1, 1934 - Milk Truck Accident on Fitch’s Bridge, Delhi.
The photo of Fitch's Bridge is not directly related to the accident in the article.

Today in Local History:June 1, 1921 - Headquarters of Troop C, NYS Police, activated in Sidney. Captain Fox of Troop C i...
06/01/2026

Today in Local History:

June 1, 1921 - Headquarters of Troop C, NYS Police, activated in Sidney.
Captain Fox of Troop C is shown at far right in photo.

Today in Local History:May 31, 1924 - Looks Ten Years Younger''The bobbed hair craze is spreading. A group of local matr...
05/31/2026

Today in Local History:

May 31, 1924 - Looks Ten Years Younger
''The bobbed hair craze is spreading. A group of local matrons motored to Oneonta Tuesday and had their locks shorn. It is reported that one lady looks ten years younger."
From the Delaware Republican newspaper.
The two photos were taken in Delhi in 1929.

Today in Local History:May 31, 1882 – An Amateur TornadoCourtesy of the Stamford Village Library History Room. Karen Cuc...
05/31/2026

Today in Local History:

May 31, 1882 – An Amateur Tornado
Courtesy of the Stamford Village Library History Room. Karen Cuccinello, Archivist.

Address

46549 State Highway 10
Delhi, NY
13753

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+1 607-746-3849

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Delaware County Historical Association, NY posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Museum

Send a message to Delaware County Historical Association, NY:

Shortcuts

Share

Category