History

Whatever brings you to the region – the farms, the food, the scenery – enjoy local historic sites for a glimpse into times gone by. Make discoveries about the people, places, and events that shaped Delaware County. Historic covered bridges, old schoolhouses and cemeteries, a vintage railroad, a working mill from the 1840’s, town museums with local memorabilia, Civil War re-enactments and more are waiting for you to connect the past with the present.

Featured photo: Hanford Mills Museum by Daniel Penfield

Historical Sites in Delaware County

May 16, 2018

If you love history and have a day to yourself, how about spending it driving around our county and visiting some interesting historic spots? Here are a few top picks by Tim Duerden, Director at ...

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How Delaware County Towns Got Their Names

May 16, 2018

The town of Delhi is named after the city of Delhi, India, in honor of founder Ebenezer Foote, "The Great Mogul". Another founder, Erastus Root, a rival of Foote, is responsible for the pronunciation ...

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Notable Former Residents of Delaware County

May 16, 2018

From Tim Duerden, Director at Delaware County Historical Association: Delaware County has close connections to two First Ladies. The family of Elizabeth Kortright Monroe (wife of James Monroe, 5th ...

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Historical Facts about Delaware County

July 26, 2018

— Delaware County is home to the two largest reservoirs in NYC’s West-of-Hudson Catskill Watershed — the Pepacton and Cannonsville Reservoirs. (It is also home to a portion of the Schoharie ...

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Antique Love

March 14, 2018

"There are a lot of unique little shops in the area. It’s an antiquer’s or 2nd hand shopper’s paradise. I find unexpected treasures at farmers’ markets, craft shows and church bazaars." - ...

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