Growing up in DeLand in the 1890s

Walk This program for youth ages 6-12 and adults who accompany them explores life as a kid during the time that Carl Farriss, the young son of the Farriss family who lived in the house on Michigan Avenue which now is home to the DeLand House Museum. Visit the museum, view old photos in a stereoscope and make a paper toy that he and his friends may have played with. Check in at Conrad Center, 137 W Michigan avenue in DeLand. 11 am - 12 pm. $5 for youth; $10 for adults. Kids with an ECHO Ranger Passport accompanied by one adult attend free. Call 386-740-6813. RSVP required by Thursday, May 14th.

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Fiber Camp for Youth

Monday, August 3rd to Friday, August 7th 

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A Night at the Museum

Take a musical tour of history of the early 1900s. Enjoy the sounds of the past as our docents bring musical exhibits to life, playing and demonstrating instruments and other musical technological advancements of the period. This is a guided event which is offered at 5 pm, 6:15 pm and 7:30 pm.  Adults: $20 in advance or $25 at the door; children age 12 and under: $10. To reserve your time slot, call 386-740-6813. Guests should arrive 15 minutes prior to the selected tour start time. 

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Lunch and Learn

D. Gray Leonhard, current Mayor of the Town of Pierson will discuss life growing up in Pierson, Old Florida - as seen in his travels as an officer for the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission, and his work on the planning commission and as Mayor of Pierson. Cost is $15 and includes lunch of Publix variety deli wraps: turkey, Italian, ultimate, and vegetarian, along with chips, water, fruit and dessert. 11:30 am - 1 pm. Conrad Educational & Research Center, 137 W Michigan Ave, DeLand. Food selections are made at the event, but reservations are requested in order to prepare the appropriate number of lunches. Call 386-740-6813. Deadline: Friday, May 22nd, 4:30 pm. Capacity is limited.