Tour of Historic Homes

December 12 and 13, 2026         Noon to 5 pm both days. Eight beautiful historic homes in the  NW Residential Historic District. Click here for details.

Saturday, November 21, 2026

Growing up in DeLand in the 1890s

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 

Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Members Meeting and Local History Talk - Skydive DeLand

Mike Johnston, CEO of Skydive DeLand will present the story of the story of the exciting 67-year history of continuous skydiving activity in DeLand. Learn how skydiving became deeply embedded in DeLand and prominent in aviation circles throughout the world. Members in attendance will meet to approve the slate of Officers and Directors of the Board for 2027. Free admission and open to all ages.  6 pm. 

like Carl and his friends may have made. Check in at Conrad Center. 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.

Saturday, November 14, 2026

A Christmas Workshop - Made from the heart

Make, learn and give! Choose from a variety of projects and create Christmas gifts made with love. Choose the gifts you'd like to make; each project is individually priced. Come anytime between 10 am - 4 pm. For crafters aged 15 and up. Check this page for more information. 

Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Walking Tour - Historic Stetson University Campus District

Walk through history on the beautiful historic campus and learn how the University was founded, its early significant donors and growth from a singly academy building to the magnificent building surrounding Holler Fountain. Tours depart at 10:30 am from WVHS Educational & Research Conrad Center, 137 W Michigan Avenue in DeLand. Click here for more details & additional tour dates.

Saturday, December 12 & Sunday December 13, 2026

Tour of Historic Homes

This year the Historical Society presents an unforgettable tour of eight beautiful historic homes in the Old Northwest Residential Historic District, ready for the holiday season. This neighborhood developed in the late 1880s and early 1900s. Don't miss the opportunity to sample what it might have been like for our citizens to live in DeLand at the beginning of the 20th Century. Click here for more details. Homes are available for touring noon to 5 pm both days. $35 in advance; $40 on tour day. Purchase online, in person or by phone

Friday & Saturday December 18 & 19, 2026

DeLand House Christmas Candlelight Tour

West Volusia Historical Society invites you to step back in time to the Christmas season in the 1920's. Join a Holiday Tour at the historic DeLand House Museum, and explore the history of Christmas traditions, many of which we still enjoy today. As you journey through the Farris home you will experience these period decorations and timeless traditions. Capacity is limited; reserve your tour time at 5:30 pm, 6:15 or 7 pm. Tickets for adults are $20 in advance (make reservation before 4 pm the day of each tour event) and $25 at the door. Children, 12 years and under are $10. Ticket includes a tour of the decorated home, light refreshments and an opportunity to purchase unique handcrafted gifts

 created by the Historical Society Makers' Guild. Call 386-740-6813 or stop by the Conrad Center at 137 W Michigan Avenue in DeLand.