Adopt-A-Building
Delaware Agricultural
Museum and Village
Adopt-A-Building Program
Adopt-A-Building
One of the primary goals of the Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village is to facilitate the long-term preservation of artifacts representing Delaware’s rural heritage. Unique among these “artifacts” are the ten historic buildings and associated outbuildings comprising the Museum's historic Delaware village.
The Museum offers opportunities for businesses and private individuals to work with us to save these treasured reminders of Delaware's past through our "Adopt-A-Building" program.
The village is a community of 19th century structures that range from the inspirational
St. Thomas Methodist Episcopal Church
to the original Woodside Train Station.
Other buildings spread throughout the beautifully landscaped village are the fully-stocked
Reed General Store,
the still active
Johnson Blacksmith and Wheelwright Shop, the cozy
Carney Farmhouse
with its operational country kitchen, and the
Mill Lane School House
that showcases the simple but effective education provided for children in rural communities.
The Silver Lake Mill
is a period reproduction that houses antique milling equipment (19th century).
While each of these buildings serve as a present-day nostalgic reminder of a less-complicated past, you can help us ensure that they are preserved so that future generations can celebrate Delaware’s past as well as appreciate the challenges and pleasures of rural life as represented in our historic Delaware village. Your financial support will ensure that the epic story of our Delaware forebearers resonates today and into the future with all who visit our magnificent museum and village.
When you contribute to our Adopt-Building-Program, your donation will be placed in a restricted account and used solely for the purposes specified in the appropriate donor level category. As a 501(c)3 organization, your donation is tax deductible. All donors will receive lifetime museum membership.