The Delaware County Historical Association was founded in 1945 to preserve and present the rich history of Delaware County. In the early 1960s, the Association purchased property, originally settled by Gideon Frisbee. Today, DCHA has over 600 members and presents the history and folklife of this county through the site's historic buildings, exhibits, programs and publications.
Explore the rich history of rural America at the Delaware County Historical Association. Visit the 1797 federal-style Frisbee House (pictured above, photo by Barbara Onasch) where eighteenth-century politicians met to form Delaware County. Located on the site of the historic Frisbee farm you can see the original barns, Frisbee family cemetery and outbuildings, as well as numerous nineteenth-century buildings from throughout the county that have been moved to the site, including: blacksmith shop, one-room school house, nineteenth-century gun shop, and turnpike tollgate house, a well as two exhibit galleries, research library and archives, gift/book shop, nature trail and much more.
Special programs provide opportunities for entertainment and enrichment for young and old alike. The "History Happening!" school program fills the grounds with young people learning about history through hands-on activities. Numerous workshops are held on site throughout the year. See our Calendar for a full list of upcoming events.
Our Mission
DCHA is a private, non-profit 501(c)3 organization that collects, preserves and presents the history and traditions of Delaware County and the surrounding region. DCHA serves a variety of audiences through the restoration of historic structures; the collection, care and exhibition of historic objects and archival materials; the documentation of living traditions, folk arts, social history and vernacular architecture; and the production of exhibits, publications and programs
Hours and Admissions
Summer Hours (May 16 to October 10)
Historic Buildings, Exhibit Galleries and Gift/Book Shop: Tuesday - Saturday, 11am to 4pm
Adults: $5.00; Children: $1.50; DCHA Members Free
Winter Hours (Second week in October to Memorial Day)
Office, Exhibit Galleries and Gift/Book Shop: Monday - Friday, 10am to 4pm
H. Fletcher Davidson Library Archives: Tuesday & Wednesday, 10am to 3pm, year round.
A $5.00 donation is requested from non-Delaware County residents to help maintain library services.
The DCHA Library is open BY APPOINTMENT ONLY during regular library hours. Please call 607-746-3849 or e-mail at dchadelhi@gmail.com to make your appointment.
