WHAT WE DO
The Delaware County Heritage Commission is made up of 11 residents who are appointed by Delaware County Council to promote the cultural heritage of the county and make recommendations to Council on preservation issues in the County. The Commission fulfills this charge through the following undertakings:
- Hosting Educational Seminars
- Making recommendations on annual Community Development Block Grant funding
- Sponsoring Annual Preservation Awards
- Advising Council on county owned historic resources
- Acting as liaison between County Council and historic organizations in the County
SEMINARS
The Commission seeks to raise heritage awareness and provide education on preservation for citizens of Delaware County by hosting periodic seminars and workshops. Past subjects include restoring and maintaining historic homes, historic landscaping, interpreting and funding historic sites, and preservation strategies. A list of previous seminars can be found here.
Delco Volunteers 250 Workshop
The Workshop will be on Wednesday, October 29, 7-9 pm on Zoom
Do you have volunteer opportunities with your group or site?
Do you want to know how to get more involved with your local community for 2026 and beyond?
This interactive workshop will show organizations how to post their opportunities and show individuals and groups how to search for opportunities.
Hosted by America250PADelco Director Andrea Silva
Delco Volunteers is a strategic investment to build community and American pride through volunteer service. A250PADelco will launch an interactive web platform and marketing campaign to promote ‘American Generosity and Service’. Community Program Partners will be invited to post 250th volunteer opportunities at their historic and civic sites, commemorative events, and public history projects. A250PADelco will connect with the public, schools, companies, faith centers, and civic groups to mobilize and join the celebration! This project is made possible through a very generous grant from the Philadelphia Funder Collaborative for the Semiquincentennial.
It will be recorded and available after the event.
Register here
ANNUAL PRESERVATION AWARDS
The Heritage Commission traditionally sponsors the Annual Preservation Awards each May during National Preservation Month. Awards are bestowed to those who have contributed to retaining and maintaining our County’s heritage through a construction project, a special program or project, a planning effort, or a publication. Additional awards are granted to an individual and young person who has contributed significantly to our heritage. The Leedom B. Morrison Award recognizes a construction or special project in Chester City. The legacy award recognizes a long-term business in a historic resource.
The 2026 Call for Nominations will open in November. Check back later for the nomination form.
All past award recipients are available in PDF form.
HERITAGE COMMISSION OF DELAWARE COUNTY
