2025
Civil War Days June 6th - 8th
Celebrate the Opening of Another Great Year on Campus!
The Society
Imagination Library of Delaware County
The Society
The Delaware County Historical Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, collecting, researching, and interpreting historical information and items. This society was created as a way to help future generations understand their heritage and to preserve architecture and history of the College.
The Museum
Imagination Library of Delaware County
The Society
The Museum is the site of Lenox College, The college was inducted into the National Registry of Historic Places in 1974. The Museum consists of four of the original campus buildings including, main hall, the library, girls dormitory, and the gymnasium. Other buildings surrounding the campus include, the church, one room school, train depo
The Museum is the site of Lenox College, The college was inducted into the National Registry of Historic Places in 1974. The Museum consists of four of the original campus buildings including, main hall, the library, girls dormitory, and the gymnasium. Other buildings surrounding the campus include, the church, one room school, train depot & train car and two agricultural buildings. Each one of the buildings hosts multiple exhibits.
Imagination Library of Delaware County
Imagination Library of Delaware County
Imagination Library of Delaware County
Delaware County Historical Society has partnered with the Dollywood Foundation to bring Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to families of Delaware County. The program provides free books to children in Delaware County from birth to age 5.
Community
Community
Imagination Library of Delaware County
“Preserving the past in the present for the future”
The Delaware County Historical Society's mission is to preserve the Museum complex and local history for future generations, as well as, providing engaging events and educational programs. DCHS is a 501c3 nonprofit charitable organization, it receives all of it's funding from donations an
“Preserving the past in the present for the future”
The Delaware County Historical Society's mission is to preserve the Museum complex and local history for future generations, as well as, providing engaging events and educational programs. DCHS is a 501c3 nonprofit charitable organization, it receives all of it's funding from donations and grants and is operated by a board of volunteer directors. Operations and success is a direct result of community involvement. The Museum has had the great fortune to have the support of many talented and dedicated volunteers, generous local business, and families. As we move forward into the future we look to improve and expand our visibility, building restoration efforts, and educational, programs, Follow the link below to join us in supporting these projects.
Location
Community
Location
The Museum is located in the South East corner of Delaware County in the town of Hopkinton. The campus is on the Delaware Crossing Scenic Byway a route passing through thriving Amish communities and the beautiful Maquoketa River & Lake Delhi areas. The drive brings you north towards the county seat, Manchester. The campus is also close to
The Museum is located in the South East corner of Delaware County in the town of Hopkinton. The campus is on the Delaware Crossing Scenic Byway a route passing through thriving Amish communities and the beautiful Maquoketa River & Lake Delhi areas. The drive brings you north towards the county seat, Manchester. The campus is also close to the borders of Jones and Dubuque counties, north of Monticello, south of Dyersville. The area provides many points of interest, opportunities to explore nature, shop, and dine.
Please, be aware while driving in this area you will be sharing the road with horse drawn carriages, especially, on the Delaware Crossing Scenic Byway. You may be required to slow down or stop abruptly & give space while passing. Allot yourself more travel time during rains, snow and twilight hours, when visibility is low.
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