| Program Title | Description / Abstract | Type | Duration | Notes / Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Cowan – President, Delaware County Historical Society | ||||
| The history of the Delaware County Historical Society | Its current status and plans for the future. | MS PowerPoint | 1 hour | Projection system to be provided by requestor |
| Steve Schmitt – Delaware County Historical Society volunteer – No limitations on scheduling | ||||
| History of World Wide Games | Warren & Mary Lea Baily company produced quality wooden games and puzzles in Delaware from the early 1950s to the 1990s | MS PowerPoint plus artifacts | 1 hour | Projection system to be provided by requestor |
| History of Delaware County Swimming Holes | History of indoor and outdoor swimming locations in Delaware County, including pools, ponds, rivers, and quarries. | MS PowerPoint | 1 hour | Projection system to be provided by requestor |
| Curriculum Committee – Delaware County Historical Society | ||||
| Artifact Cart | Curriculum committee volunteers | Speaker with artifacts | 30-60 min | Table needed |
| Impact of Indigenous People on Delaware Co. | Nancy Fleming, Brent Carson, Ray Myers | Speakers with artifacts | 30-60 min | Tables needed |
| Underground Railroad | Curriculum committee volunteers | Speakers | 60 min + | Table for artifacts |
| 1800’s Schools | Reenactment of Eliza Carson with artifacts; McGuffey readers, slates, recess games, more | Speaker | 30-45 or 60 min | Tables needed |
| Nancy Fleming, Brent Carson, Ray Myers, Watson Walker, Jr. – Delaware County Historical Society Typical structure: 15 min background (Brent), 15 min reenactment (Nancy & Watson), 15 min Pioneer Artifact Cart (Ray), 15 min Q&A |
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| From Slavery to Freedom | Watson Walker, Jr. | Speaker and PowerPoint | 45 min | Projector & microphone to be provided |
| Michael Wise – Big Walnut Area Historical Society | ||||
| Sunbury’s Hometown Hero – Gen’l. Wm. S. Rosecrans | Rosecrans, born near Sunbury, was a beloved Union general who was asked to be Pres. Lincoln’s 2nd term running mate. | MS PowerPoint | 1 hour + Q&A | Presenter has a projector |
| How Ohio Won the Civil War | Ohio played the pivotal role in supplying the leaders and resources that secured Union victory. | MS PowerPoint | 1 hour + Q&A | Presenter has a projector |
| Becky Cornette – Delaware County Historical Society & Ohio History Connection | ||||
| Rethinking the Ohio Presidents | Our Ohio presidents have frequently been judged “mediocre”… They dominated national politics from before the Civil War until 1923. | MS PowerPoint | 1 hour + Q&A | Presenter will have the PowerPoint on USB; needs projection system |
| Brent Carson – Delaware County Historical Society | ||||
| Theaters of Delaware County | History of indoor and outdoor theaters. | MS PowerPoint | — | — |
| Celebrity Visits to Delaware County | A review of famous people that have visited Delaware County over the years. | MS PowerPoint | — | — |
| Delaware Walkers | Stories about people that walked in Delaware. | MS PowerPoint | — | — |
| One-Room Schools | Stories about the schools and those who attended. | MS PowerPoint | — | — |
| Animals of Delaware County | Entertaining stories about animals in Delaware County | MS PowerPoint | — | — |
| Benny Shoults – Delaware County Historical Society | ||||
| That’s Entertainment | History of the Delaware Opera House and Other Theaters | MS PowerPoint | 1 hour + Q&A | Projection system to be provided |
| Sherry Carmichael – Powell Liberty Historical Society & Delaware County Historical Society | ||||
| Irena Carpenter Story | Sherry utilizes the journal of Irena Carpenter to tell the story of travel from New York to Liberty Township. | Video introduction + Q&A | 1 hour + Q&A | Projection system to be provided |
| Walking Tour of Downtown Powell | History of significant buildings and landmarks in Powell. | Live walk or video | 1 hour + Q&A | Projection system if video |
| Victorian Valentines | This program would be most suitable for early to mid February. | MS PowerPoint | 1 hour + Q&A | — |
