Many members of historical societies in Delaware County have developed interesting historical programs which they enjoy sharing. To assist organizations looking for speakers, we have created this website where participating speakers can describe programs that they can provide. In general, there are no speaker fees but, rather, a donation to the appropriate historical society is appropriate. Please discuss these arrangements directly with the speakers.
Your initial contact can be by e-mail to programs@delawareohiohistory.org. Let us know your contact information, requested date/location, and which speakers/programs are of interest.
| Program Title | Description / Abstract | Type | Duration | Notes / Requirements |
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| 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 Cornett – 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 | — |