Celebrating a Century of Delaware County History, 1925-2025

The Delaware County Historical Society was started in 1925 and has continued to enrich the lives of Delaware County residents by sharing historical content about the people, places, and events of the area they call home.

Historic street corner in downtown Muncie, Indiana
  • Library of items from the history of Delaware County in the Resource Center

    Visit the Resource Center

    Explore our physical library of books, articles, files, and photos of people, places, and events throughout Delaware County’s history.

  • Two Delaware County Historical Society members talking outside

    Become a Member

    Get access to our printed newsletter and join a community of like minded individuals passionate about sharing and preserving the history of Delaware County.

  • African American statue in Muncie, IN

    Muncie's History of African Americans

    It’s not uncommon to find contemporary views that Northern states of the Union were hospitable to African Americans before, during, and after the Civil War. Even a cursory inquiry into the historical record suggests otherwise.

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