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Sunday, July 9 Open House – Photos by Rick Kelly

Please join us on Sunday, July 9 to see photographs by our photographer and curator, Rick Kelly.  The museum will be open from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.  See Rick’s work, tour the museum and enjoy some light refreshments.  All are … Continue reading

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Sunday, June 11, 2017-Museum Open House-2:00 – 4:00

Enjoy an afternoon of music by pianist Henry Shapiro.  Tour the museum or just relax and enjoy the ambiance. Henry is now 96 years young. He began playing piano at age 5 and started  playing professionally at age 13.  By 16 … Continue reading

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Returning the Museum House to it’s original Brick Facade

The Museum house was in dire need of painting – with great discussion the Board of Trustees of the Historical Society decided to take the paint off and return the house to it’s original Brick Facade. This should be completed just … Continue reading

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Our History

The Dover Area Historical Society had its origin on May 4, 1966 when Mr. Willy Penderson called a special meeting at town hall for any citizens interested in local history. Fifteen people were at the first meeting and from this … Continue reading

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