The West Volusia Historical Society was founded in 1973 as a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to researching, preserving and publicly sharing the rich history of West Volusia County. The Society operates The Henry A. DeLand House Museum and Conrad Research Center for the City of DeLand and curates medical and African American culture exhibits in the City's DeLand Memorial Hospital and Veterans Museum
For more than 40 years, the WVHS has delivered quality educational programming to residents and visitors, fostered local history research, and encourage heritage preservation.
The role of the WVHS is essential because supporting history nurtures personal identity, teaches critical skills, stimulates economic development, fosters engaged citizens and assures legacy.
Other historical organizations in DeLand operate under different management and are not affiliated with West Volusia Historical Society.
