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Delta Zetas Make History Every Day. Our story is about Delta Zetas who change the world through their leadership. Delta Zeta is... read more

Events
Delta Zeta Leadership Events offer a chance to learn about your Past, Present, and Future. Delta Zeta hosts several leadership and development... read more

Schedule A Tour
Delta Zeta Welcomes You. The Delta Zeta National Historical Museum welcomes approximately 1,000 visitors a year, and we hope one of our next guests... read more

The Miami Connection Cabinet
The Miami Connection cabinet is one of the lighted memorabilia cabinets that line the walls of the Conference Room. The cabinets were created and... read more

The Conference Room
The room was generously provided by Helen Ruth Milar, Pittsburgh (PA) - Omicron, through a bequest to the Foundation. The conference table is a... read more

The Small Conference Room
The room was a gift of the Beta Tau Chapter at Nebraska Wesleyan University and originally furnished through a gift from Illinois Delta Zetas. The... read more

Visit the Museum
The Delta Zeta National Historical Museum makes it possible to bring together the important documents, significant material and special mementos... read more

Emerging Leaders - Sara Carruthers Cabinet
Delta Zeta's Founders defined their vision for true leadership from a global perspective with the words, "to develop plans for guidance and unity in... read more

Get Involved
Delta Zeta's story is told throughout the Delta Zeta National Historical Museum. This stately, red-brick mansion in Oxford, Ohio, the birthplace of... read more

Women of Achievement Books and Wall Displays
The Small Conference Room also contains biographical displays on the wall and in portfolios of Delta Zeta's Women of Achievement and Women of the... read more

The Florida Room (Women of Achievement Room)
Throughout the Sorority's history, Delta Zetas have been leaders in their professions and in volunteerism. Since 1950, Delta Zeta has sponsored... read more

Women of Achievement Cabinet - "Education"
The Women of Achievement Education Cabinet includes biographical information about Women of Achievement Dana McMillan Jacob, Northeast Missouri State... read more

Women of Achievement Cabinet - "Law, Government and Military"
The Women of Achievement "Law, Government and Military" Cabinet focuses on women of achievement such as Barbara Campbell Fast, Central Missouri -... read more

Women of Achievement Cabinet - "Entertainment, Sports and the Media"
The Women of Achievement "Entertainment, Sports and the Media" Cabinet includes women of achievement such as Edith Head, California/Berkeley -... read more

National Councils Cabinet
The National Councils cabinet display features eight National Presidents and their Councils during key eras of change in Delta Zeta. The... read more

Women of Achievement Cabinet, "The Arts"
The Women of Achievement "The Arts" cabinet is located in the far right corner of the Women of Achievement room.... read more

Women of Achievement Cabinet, "Science and Industry"
The Women of Achievement "Science and Industry" Cabinet is located on the far left corner upon entering the Women of Achievement room.... read more

The Archives Room
Across for the Small Conference Room is the Archives Room, a gift of Sandra Sebrell Bailey, Ohio State - Theta, Past National Officer and Foundation... read more

Carytides Award Cabinet
Ruth E. Simering, Indiana - Epsilon, was fascinated with the caryatides, the sculptured female figures serving as ornamental support in place of... read more

Delta Zeta Creed
The Delta Zeta Creed was written and presented to the National Council in 1939 by Dorothy Mumford Williams, Adelphi - Alpha Zeta, and accepted,... read more

Archives Room Flags
The flags standing proudly in the Archives Room represent many things to Delta Zeta. The Delta Zeta Flag was designed by Ruth Simering, Indiana -... read more

The Andrisek Library
The second of two libraries, its naming was a surprise to Norma Minch Andrisek, Baldwin Wallace (OH) - Gamma Alpha, Past National President. The... read more

The Centennial Garden and Circle
The Garden was unveiled at the Centennial Convention. A white gate with a Roman lamp carved in the wood invites visitors to stroll inside. Across a... read more

The Grace Mason Lundy Suite
The suite is made possible through the donations of Grace Mason Lundy Award recipients in honor of Grace Mason Lundy, Indiana - Epsilon, Past National... read more

Julia Bishop Hall
At the top of the main staircase, as you enter the second floor, is the Julia Bishop Hall. Just above the landing is a crystal chandelier. To the... read more

The Main Staircase
The front staircase was restored to its former beauty in 1983. Note the arch above the staircase. It is one of several throughout the building that... read more

The Michigan Bedroom
This room is named in honor of Evelyn Adams Costello, Knox (lL) - Nu, who served as National President from 1954-1958. She was largely responsible for... read more

The Ohio Foyer
The Foyer is a gift of Ohio Delta Zetas. The floors are natural hardwood and Persian Oriental rugs cover part of the floor area. Receiving more than... read more

The Ohio Foyer Entryway
The Ohio Foyer entryway boasts inner double doors with etched long stem roses. The colorful plates of glass that surround the roses are the original... read more

Stained Glass Front Door- Ohio Foyer
The front door contains a frosted etched Lamp in a leaded, beveled clear glass frame, encircled with rose-stained glass. ... read more

The President's Walk
Leading out of the President's Suite is the President's Walk. The pictures of National Conventions through the years line the walls of the... read more

The Executive Office Wing
The executive offices for Sorority operations are housed in the addition built in 1995, located on the main level. Connecting the "old to the new"... read more

Founder's Parlor (Texas/New Mexico Parlor)
The Founder's Parlor (Texas/New Mexico Parlor), to the right of the Ohio Foyer, is a gift of the Texas/New Mexico Delta Zetas. Upon entering the room,... read more

Founder's Parlor- Fireplace Area
Upon entering the room, one's eyes are immediately drawn to the fireplace mantel, above which hangs the painting of the Founders - presented to Delta... read more

Small Conference Room Cherry Fireplace
The fireplace is cherry and the Crest is in copper. The Crest is one of six handcrafted Crests, and is a gift from the Beta Chi Chapter at Wittenburg... read more

History of Delta Zeta National Headquarters
The first official mention of a central office is found in the minutes of the 1920 National Convention, where it was recommended that the office of... read more

Symbols and Insignia Cabinet
The Symbols and Insignia Cabinet holds special Delta Zeta archives such as the Delta Zeta Badge, New Member Pin and National President's Badge. Delta... read more

History of the Loving Cup
Nettie Wills Shugart, Nebraska - Zeta, was Grand Secretary from 1914-1916, Big Sister Chairman from 1916-1920 and National Big Sister from 1920-1924.... read more

The Belle Mowrey Kitchen
"The best cooks in the world" are our Louisiana Delta Zetas. In particular, the Kappa Alpha Chapter of Nicholls State University are proud sponsors of... read more

The California Suite
The front room provides a small dining area with large windows that look toward Miami University's campus. The fireplace is hand-painted and was... read more

California Suite Fireplace
The California Suite fireplace is hand painted and was restored in 1983. It is one of the five working fireplaces throughout the house.... read more

Mementos from the Executive Secretary
The Executive Director's office displays mementos from long-serving Executive Secretary and Past National President Irene Boughton, Iowa - Iota. Miss... read more

The Florence Hood Miner/Carol Sharpe Harper Bedroom
Through the generous donations of Florence Hood Miner, Illinois - Alpha Beta, Past National Officer and National Historian, and Carol Sharpe Harper,... read more

The Foundation Office
One of the three entities housed in the National Headquarters is the Delta Zeta Foundation. The office is provided through the generosity of the 1996... read more

Julia Bishop Victorian Table Area
A prominent piece of Julia's furniture is a Victorian-carved table with an Italian marble top, found in the Founder's Parlor. The table holds six... read more

The Hinkly Room
This room has been donated by Myrtle Graeter Hinkly, DePauw (IN) - Delta, Past National President, in memory of her sister, Hope Graeter Knies,... read more

The Missouri Lounge
The lounge was given in honor of Dr. Ruth Warner Towne, Delta Sigma, former and longtime-serving College Chapter Director of the Delta Sigma Chapter,... read more

The Oklahoma Room
Decorated in cream with touches of blue and goldenrod yellow, the matelasse bedspreads and embroidered valances are coordinated to give the room a... read more

The President's Suite
Located at the top level of the house, the President's Suite was donated by the Alabama Delta Zetas in honor of Sandra McAlister Fisher, Auburn (AL )... read more

Texas/New Mexico Bedroom
The Texas/New Mexico Bedroom was donated by the Texas/New Mexico alumnae and features two large windows with a view of Church Street. The white... read more

The China Room
The China Room (dining room) with connecting bath leads into the front bedroom donated by the Southern California alumnae, thus forming the... read more

Glass China Case
This case features "Delta Zeta" china from over the years. ... read more

The China Room Cabinet
The glass bookcase in the China Room was crafted by Founder Alfa Lloyd Hayes' father, known for his woodworking in the Oxford area. The Hayes... read more

The Administrative Services Wing
The lower level houses the Chapter Services, Communications and Publications, Accounting and Finance, Archives, Shipping and Receiving and the... read more

Delta Zeta Significant Anniversaries
With each passing decade, Delta Zeta charted progress and growth in the Sorority. This cabinet chronicles Delta Zeta's significant anniversaries and... read more

Woman of the Year Award
"The Woman of the Year Award "shall be presented annually and shall be granted to an alumna member of Delta Zeta who has achieved recognition in her... read more

Oklahoma Room Needlepoint
The needlepoint was designed and crafted by Betsy Bradley Leach, Southern California - Alpha Iota, Curator Emeritus and Past National Officer. ... read more

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