by admin | Sep 14, 2017 | Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events, History
The Delaware County Historical Society will again this year conduct walks through our history and people on an Oak Grove Cemetery Walk Take a guided tour and see actors portraying the lives of: Gov. Frank Willis (47th Governor of Ohio) Dr. Hiram Perkins (namesake of...
by admin | Sep 8, 2017 | Events, History
The Village of Galena Ohio, in Delaware County, invites you to join their Heritage Day celebration. The feature of the celebration is the Grand Opening of the Galena Museum on October 7, 2017 from 11am to 2pm. The celebration will take place at the Galena Village Hall...
by admin | Aug 28, 2017 | Events, History
Fred Carlisle ‘56, an Ohio Wesleyan University alumnus and native of Delaware Ohio, has published a new book – Hollow and Home: A History of Self and Place. Mr. Carlisle will read from this latest book: Wed., Sept. 6 (5:30-7:30 pm) Delaware’s Willis Education Center...
by admin | Aug 18, 2017 | DCHS History, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events, In the Media
Mike Hoffman wears many hats: lifelong Delaware resident, collector of Delaware memorabilia, society member, and trustee during the 2000s, to mention a few. In more recent years, he has been a key part of improving the Garth Oberlander Barn and Meeker property. One...
by admin | Jul 23, 2017 | Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events, History
The Delaware County Historical Society will hold a history stroll Stroll Down Sandusky Street August 9, 2017 from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM History Stroll A tour of the history and architecture of the North two blocks of Sandusky Street from Central to William. You will learn...
by admin | Jul 13, 2017 | DCHS Volunteer Event, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events
The Delaware County Historical Society welcomed nine new volunteers at a Volunteer Orientation held at the Cryder Historical Center on East Williams Street. While volunteers are welcome anytime, The Society holds a Volunteer Fair early each year along with other...
