Delaware County Heritage Commission

05/05/2026

The Delaware County Planning Department hosted the 2026 William H. Bates Awards and the 48th Annual Preservation Awards on May 2.

Congratulations to this year's award winners! A big thank you to Delaware County Council and the Delaware County Planning Department for making this happen.

In addition to the awards ceremony, Delaware County Councilwoman Christine Reuther presented a resolution declaring May as Historic Preservation Month.

More photos, the program, and the video will be shared later this week on the Heritage Commission webpage. Stay tuned -- we'll share when they are live!

04/27/2026

Members of the Heritage Commission (Sam, Kelli & Emma) and the Planning Department staff liaison, Kate, had a fantastic time at the 2nd Annual Historical Conference on April 18. Hosted by the Delaware County Historical Society at the Old Mill Rose Valley, the event included a tour of Thunderbird Lodge and presentations from the Rose Valley Museum and Historical Society, Rainie Williams of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, and Dyani Feige of the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts.
Thanks to all who organized and attended. You can learn more about the Delaware County Historical Society here: https://www.padelcohistory.org

01/29/2026

01/12/2026

Thanks America250PADelco for a fantastic We the People Party! We really enjoyed meeting everyone and talking about our plans for the Semiquincentennial year. Dr. Daisy Century as Harriet Tubman with Heritage Commission members Beth McCarrick (secretary) and Rev. Alexis Washington and DCPD staff liaison Kate Clifford

12/11/2025

The year is winding down, and Delco’s Heritage Commission recently held its annual holiday reception at the Paper Mill House Museum in Newtown Square. ❄️

The Delaware County Heritage Commission is made up of 11 residents appointed by County Council who help support, promote, and preserve the County’s history. This holiday reception is always a great opportunity for community members, historical societies and commissions, and township officials to celebrate 2025 together. 🤝

Thank you to Newtown Township and the Newtown Square Historical Society for having us!

If you want to learn more about Delco’s Heritage Commission, check out the link below:
🔗https://lnkd.in/eDAN6Wtp

11/24/2025

On October 29, the Heritage Commission hosted a workshop about Delco Volunteers, a new initiative with America250PADelco. The Delco Volunteers website, video of the workshop and how-to guide are now available. Thanks to all who participated in the webinar. https://www.delcopa.gov/planning/programsandinitiatives/HeritageCommission/whatwedo
We are encouraging all groups (historical, non-profit, etc) to post their opportunities (preferably by January) and for all individuals to look for volunteer opportunities to make Delco's America250 celebration fantastic!

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11/10/2025

The Heritage Commission Preservation Awards nominations are now open! If you know of any group or individual that has contributed to our County's heritage through a project, program, publication, or otherwise, consider nominating them for an award. Nominations accepted through February 27, 2026. New Semiquincentennial Award for projects related to America250!
https://bit.ly/DelcoHCAwards

10/15/2025

Here are photos from the Faith and Blue event held last week in Media. The Heritage Commission of Delaware County assembled a display of historic law enforcement photographs and images of local religious institutions for the occasion. We are pleased to share these images honoring local service throughout the years.

Faith and Blue is a nationwide program that brings law enforcement and community members together through local faith organizations to strengthen relationships and build mutual trust.

The Heritage Commission of Delaware County works to preserve and promote the county’s rich history by supporting local museums, historical societies, and community heritage events.

07/28/2025

The Delaware County Heritage Commission is looking for new historically minded members! Meetings are normally the first Tuesday of the month at 7 pm on Zoom. Applications are due by August 8. If you're interested, apply on the County website- https://www.delcopa.gov/clerk/boards.html Any questions email Kate Clifford or message on FB.

07/11/2025

The Heritage Commission is seeking historically-minded individuals interested in serving 3-year terms on the Commission. Meetings are (usually) the first Tuesday of the month at 7 pm on Zoom. Help plan educational events, select Preservation Awards and advocate for preservation and history in Delaware County. Apply here: https://www.delcopa.gov/clerk/boards.html by August 8

Delaware County, presently consisting of over 184 square miles divided into forty-nine municipalities is the oldest settled section of Pennsylvania.