by admin | Mar 31, 2020 | DCHS Program, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Meeker, Nash House
As the stewards of our county’s history, we know that history is being made during these extraordinary days. We are observing with Governor DeWine’s “Stay at Home” order, and mass gathering ban to ensure safety to our employees, volunteers, visitors, and event...
by admin | Mar 16, 2020 | History, In the Media
Delaware On The Map: The Beginning March 9, 2020 original post This spring, we begin a new series, “Delaware On The Map,” which looks at how local history is revealed on maps — maps of the area, county, and nation. Students of local lore will know that the city of...
by admin | Mar 12, 2020 | DCHS Program, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Meeker
Due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus in Ohio, Governor DeWine has just issued a ban on community gatherings of 100 people or more. Because we typically have more than 100 people at our programs, the History of the Columbus Zoo program, scheduled for Wednesday,...
by admin | Mar 9, 2020 | Del. Co. Hist. Society, Del. Co. History Network, History
The “Big Ear” was a Radio Telescope that listened for radio signals from space. “Big Ear” Radio Observatory (1963-1998) The Ohio State University Radio Observatory was operated on the grounds of Ohio Wesleyan Univerity’s The Perkins...
by admin | Mar 3, 2020 | Barn, DCHS Program, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events, History
Click for More Information The Delaware County Historical Society presents:The History of The Columbus Zoo In 1927, the Columbus City Council voted to create a zoo to house reindeer that were purchased for a hugely successful Columbus Dispatch Christmas...
