Fiber Camp for Youth

Monday, August 3rd to Friday, August 7th 

 Early Bird Pricing ends June 1st. click here

Lunch and Learn

Bob Apgar, Retired Mayor of DeLand will share his recollections of watching DeLand grow. Cost is $15 and includes lunch: Publix's Deli Ringleader sandwiches of roast beef, turkey and a vegetarian option, along with chips, fruit, dessert and bottled 

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Local History Talk

Events Leading to the Declaration of Independence: 1758-1776.  George and Martha Washington (Historians Bill and Cara Elder) will discuss early years on the plantation, the problems with crops and prices, the hardships England was causing with taxation without representation, protests in the colonies, from the siege of Boston to the defense of Long Island, and how the Declaration of Independence was created and adopted. 137 W Michigan Avenue in DeLand. 6 pm. Free and open to all ages.

Thursday, June 25, 2026

water. 11:30 am - 1 pm. Conrad Educational & Research Center,           137 W Michigan Avenue, DeLand. Food selections are made at the event, but reservations are requested in order to prepare the appropriate n umber of lunches. Call 386-740-6813 by 4:30 pm on Tuesday, June 23rd.

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Conversations @ the Conrad

Who was Bert Fish... a citrus farmer, a camel jockey, an educator, a lawyer, a judge, a "ring" leader of Volusia County politics, a wealthy philanthropist, a red fox, a diplomat? Come meet one of our most colorful and consequential citizens. Bert Fish is portrayed by Paul Luby. 2 pm. Conrad Educational & Research Center located at 137 W Michigan Avenue in DeLand. Admission is $10; $5 for WVHS members.