Lunch & Learn

Businessman, politician and preservation advocate Mark Shuttleworth will talk about his lifelong mission to save architecturally significant properties in Central Florida and promote economic development through historic 

Thursday - August 27 - 29, 2026

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Elisabeth Burgess Nielsen was said to be the glue that kept her family together, thus assuring the family interests Elisabeth tells the story of her parents, Arthur and Elisabeth Roe Burgess who came to DeLand in 1916. They platted a new development in the Mediterranean style, called Pelham Square. Mrs. Burgess, Elisabeth's mother, was a major benefactor in the community. Elisabeth Nielsen is the portrayed by Cheryl Floyd. 2 pm Conrad Center, 137 W Michigan Avenue in DeLand. Admission is $10; $5 for WVHS members.  

Saturday, September 12, 2026

History Seekers Workshop - Don't Weave Without Me!

Youth ages 10 and older, as well as Kids at Heart learn to make heddles, plan a color pattern, warp, and weave on an inkle band loom. 9 am - noon. Registration is required. Wesst Volusia Historical Society Conrad Center, 137 W Michigan Ave, DeLand.

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preservation. He will also share his perspective on how trends away from local controls could affect future growth of our communities Mark is also a well-known architectural salvage expert. Cost is $15 and includes lunch: Publix's Deli sub sandwiches of roast beef, turkey or vegetarian, along with chips, fruit, dessert and bottled water. 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Conrad Center, 137 W Michigan Avenue in DeLand. Reservations requested; food selections may be made at the event.  Call 386-740-6813 by 4 pm on Tuesday September 1. 

Boutique Summer Sale. This is your opportunity to purchase beautifully handcrafted small gifts and holiday ornaments at discounted prices! We are making room for new items for this year’s Holiday Season. Get a jump on your holiday shopping, great stocking stuffers, and other gifts, all made by the members of the West Volusia Historical Society Makers' Guild. Conrad Educational & Research Center, 137 W Michigan Avenue in DeLand. Open Noon – 4 pm.  

Members Only Preview Sale Wednesday, August 26th 5 - 7 pm

Thursday - September 3, 2026

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Barberville Central High School, one of the first high schools built by Volusia County in a rural region beyond the county’s larger municipalities, is a landmark architecturally and historically. Retired preservation historian, grant writer and director emeritus of WVHS Sidney Johnston will share research and stories about the school and its significance through architecture and history as documented in the National Register Nomination. Don’t miss this informative talk! 6 pm. Conrad Educational & Research Center, 137 W Michigan Avenue, DeLand. Free admission and open to all ages.  

Local History Talk - Historic Barberville Central High School: Architecture & History

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