by admin | Mar 19, 2019 | Barn, Black History, DCHS Program, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events, History
The Delaware County Historical SocietypresentsThe story of a courageous and ambitious young African American man born in 1871 and raised in Delaware Ohio. At the young age of 17, he started a school that was called “The Place of Knowledge for Old and Young”. That man...
by admin | Mar 9, 2019 | Events, History
Franklinton Historical SocietyPromoting interest in Franklinton history…nurturing a sense of pride in the Franklinton area “The Harrison House (Part 2). Owners of the Harrison House and Its Land (1796-Present)” by Leslie Blankenship, Local Historian March 20th, at...
by admin | Mar 7, 2019 | Del. Co. History Network, Events, History
The Delaware County District Library is pleased to host Delaware Artist Linda Wesner who will speak about her art exploring the disappearing landscapes that she sees in Delaware County. Adult Program Date: Thurs, May 2, 2019 Time: 7:00 to 8:00pm...
by admin | Feb 22, 2019 | Curriculum Support, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events, In the Media
Diversity Fair held at Dempsey Story and Photos By Glenn Battishill – gbattishill@aimmediamidwest.com Delaware County Historical Society Volunteer Kit Gordon shows Dempsey Middle School students a blanket beater, which would have been used decades ago to beat...
by admin | Feb 17, 2019 | Black History, Del. Co. History Network, Events, History
The Delaware African American Heritage Councilin partnership withThe Delaware County Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committeeand The Delaware City SchoolsPresentsDelaware Ohio’s 1st Annual Black History Celebration “What Dr. Martin Luther King...
by admin | Feb 13, 2019 | DCHS Program, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events, History
The Delaware County Historical Societypresents Fighting for Freedom: The United States Colored Troops in the Civil War 127th Ohio Volunteer Infantry in Delaware Ohio Anthony Gibbs, Local History Department Manager at The Ohio History Connection, and Traveling Artist...
