Donate to a Collection
Donate to the Collection
Add your single artifact or large collection to our collections
& take your place in history!
Every year, new photographs, archives and artifacts are added to the Delaware County Historical Society collections through the generosity of individuals, organizations and corporations. These donations help us fulfill our mission to promote and sustain interest in the history of Delaware County, Ohio, through historic preservation.
WE COLLECT
Items made in, used in, or about or by – Delaware City/County. At the moment we are very interested in items from 1800 – 1850.
Objects
- Clothing
- Tools
- Memorabilia
- Furniture
Photos
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Archives
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Books
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Delaware County Historical Society do appraisals and will they appraise my donation for monetary value?
The Society does not provide appraisals for any reason as the Internal Revenue Service regards museums and libraries as interested parties and thus to appraise an item is a conflict of interest. However, professional appraisers do perform this service for a fee. To find a licensed appraiser in your area, contact the American Society of Appraisers, the International Society of Appraisers, or the Appraisers Association of America for a referral
Can I receive a tax deduction for my donation?
All donations accepted by the Delaware County Historical Society are considered charitable contributions to a not-for-profit organization.
How are potential Donations received?
Donation offers are reviewed by the Society Collections Committee. The Committee is made up of volunteers and local historians knowledgeable about both the scope of our existing collection as well as the conservation issues associated with artifact care. The Committee sends out a letter of acceptance after the artifact has been reviewed; this process can take from one to four months.
Does the DCHS accept long-term loans?
The Society does not accept long-term loans unless an exhibit requires such an artifact. The Society often accepts short term loans for specific exhibits or programs; we prefer to commit our resources to the storage and preservation of materials in the collection.
If I donate an artifact to the Delaware County Historical Society, will it be returned to me at my request?
After an artifact is accessioned and becomes a part of the Delaware County Historical Society collection, it cannot be returned to the donor. Once the Collections Committee accepts your donation for the collection, your Deed of Gift form legally transfers ownership of the artifact to the Society