by Richard Fisher | Aug 26, 2021 | History, In the Media, This Place Matters
Nominate A Favorite Local Landmark 26 Aug, 2021 by 1808Delaware We here at 1808Delaware are reaching out to our readers with a request. Over the last year, we have presented information on 14 buildings and other iconic pieces of local history in our “Landmarks...
by Richard Fisher | Aug 19, 2021 | History, In the Media
Everything You Always Wanted To Know About: The First OWU-OSU Football Game 18 Aug , 2021 By 1808Delaware The imminent arrival of a new football season is on sports fans’ minds these days, and so we thought we would share a gridiron-related post. As those “in...
by Richard Fisher | Aug 10, 2021 | History, In the Media
Landmarks Of Delaware County:Williams’ Opera House 10 Aug , 2021 By 1808Delaware Lovers of the arts in 19th century Delaware knew the venue on East Winter Street very well. Williams’ Opera House was s staple of the city’s cultural scene, with its four...
by Richard Fisher | Aug 5, 2021 | Black History, In the Media
Ohio Wesleyan University: ‘Back Porch’ sculpture is a symbol of Black life on campus Paul Comstock ThisWeek A sculpture that commemorates a meeting place for Black students attending Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware has been erected outside the university’s...
by Richard Fisher | Jul 31, 2021 | Del. Co. Hist. Society, Newsletters
The Delaware County Historical Society has added a New Newsletter with upcoming programs and events, articles about our history, heritage, and people, plus opportunities to capture and preserve Delaware County History. We Need Your Help to Name this New Newsletter...
