Delray Beach Historical Society

Become a DBHS Member Today

Using our secure payment system, for as little as $60 a year, you can enjoy the many benefits of being a Delray Beach Historical Society member! JOIN NOW »

Explore the ESW Archive Learning Center

The Ethel Sterling Williams History Learning Center is open to visitors for history research and to view exhibits. EXPLORE NOW »

Past and Present

When it was founded in 1964, DBHS set out to collect and preserve the stories, artifacts, and memorabilia from the area’s founding families to provide an authentic record of how we got started and where we are going. READ MORE »

View Delray Beach’s Historical Timeline

Take the Historical Archives one step further! The Delray Beach historical timeline includes photos, dates, facts and figures from the earliest recorded modern history of Delray Beach and its surrounding areas. Timeline »