The Delhi Historical Society, located at 468 Anderson Ferry Road, just west of the city of Cincinnati, Ohio, was founded in 1976 by members of Delhi’s American Bicentennial Commission. The society’s mission is to serve as a steward of local history, telling the stories of the people who lived and worked here. It does so by collecting, preserving and exhibiting materials that document the history of the township and its neighboring areas; through educational programs for children and adults; and by maintaining the 1870s Witterstaetter Farmhouse Museum, library, research center, and historic greenhouse.

The Delhi Historical Society is overseen by a Board of nine to twelve Directors serving three year terms. Officers of the Board serve one year terms, elected by Board members. The Board of Directors of the Delhi Historical Society for 2023 is:

• President: Pete Pritchard

• Vice President: Charles A “Chip” Brigham, III

• Treasurer: Frankie Sahnd

• Secretary: Scott Lloyd

• Directors at Large:; Mary Finn; Judy Gelwicks; Kath Giblin; Ray Grothaus; Peg Schmidt; and Joey Witterstaetter. Communications to any of these Directors may be made by calling 513-451-4313 or emailing Info@DelhiHistoricalSociety.org.

PROGRAMS & TOURS

The Historical Society offers a variety of programs and lectures on the second Monday of each month, excluding July, August and December. The programs are held at the Delhi Community & Senior Center, 647 Neeb Rd. and are free and open to the public. Visit our EVENTS page for upcoming programs.

The Society also offers group tours of the Farmhouse Museum that are individually planned for organizations and institutions.
E-mail info@delhihistoricalsociey.org or call 513.451.4313.

FARMHOUSE MUSEUM

The Historical Society maintains three exhibit rooms that house permanent and changing exhibits reflecting the heritage of Delhi Township and its people. Currently on display are exhibits from past years, including: the historic 1937 Flood; George Remus, King of the Bootleggers; ROOTS, the People & Stories That Built Delhi Township; and more! The history of Delhi’s floriculture success, which led to its being named, “The Floral Paradise of Ohio,” is on display in a variety of ways, including the “Language of Flowers.”

The museum includes a typical early 20th century kitchen—where the farm family gathered to work, eat, and play. Through the kitchen exhibit, children and adults alike learn just how different, and difficult, life was during a period of history when there was little electricity, running water or central heat.

Research center and FAMILY HISTORY ARCHIVES

The Delhi Historical Society has an extensive archive/library containing Delhi census records, wills, deeds, books and newspapers about Delhi and nearby communities. It also contains the Jack Doll Photo Archives, with hundreds of images documenting Delhi’s history. In addition, the archives contains dozens of family histories, and more than 15,000 record cards about Delhi individuals. We also offer access to Ancestry.com, Newspapers.com and other online genealogy resources. Researchers are welcome during regular hours or by appointment. Family history research (Delhi Historical Society files only) can also be provided free of charge by historical society staff. E-mail info@DelhiHistoricalSociety.org or call the Farmhouse, 513-451-4313.