by admin | May 15, 2018 | Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events, History, This Place Matters
Celebrating National Historic Preservation Month Here is one of the most iconic structures in Delaware. This landmark, located at 20 West Central Avenue, was built in 1878 as the Delaware County Sheriff’s Residence and Jail. Shown in the photo are Delaware...
by admin | May 14, 2018 | Barn, DCHS Program, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events, History
The Delaware County Historical Society presents The History of Railroads in Delaware County Wednesday, June 13 at 7pm – The Barn at Stratford This entertaining and informative program is back by popular demand. Given by featured speaker Jack Hilborn, one of the...
by admin | May 9, 2018 | Curriculum Support, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events, History, Meeker
This morning (May 1), the historic 1820s Meeker Homestead hosted about 100 students from Carlisle Elementary School for a local history program. Local History Program The children learned about: Pioneer life Early farming practices The Underground Railroad This...
by admin | May 5, 2018 | Community History Display, Del. Co. Hist. Society
The Delaware County Historical Society is pleased to present a Sidewalk Display of Delaware History: Frank B. Willis The Sandusky Street display window of The Hair Studio portrays the history of Delaware’s own Frank B. Willis. Why Frank B. Willis Many will...
by admin | May 1, 2018 | DCHS History, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Newsletters
Click logo to view/download entire issue Delaware County Historian Articles Click title below to view that article New Exhibit Open in Society’s Meeker Homestead Museum School Funding Questions Not New Directors Column:Searching For Your Roots “This Place Matters”...
by admin | Apr 28, 2018 | Barn, DCHS Program, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events, History, Meeker
The Delaware County Historical Society presents Notable Women from Delaware County A Program Celebrating Six Women Who Advanced Delaware County and Our World Wednesday, May 16 at 7pm – The Barn at Stratford The Notable Women Joan (Wipf) Lawrence – Public...
