by Richard Fisher | Aug 17, 2022 | Barn, DCHS Program, Del. Co. Hist. Society, History
Cemetery Tour of Northwest Delaware County Learn about several of our early and prominent settlers as you take a driving tour of area cemeteries and homesteads. Then, visit the Barn at Stratford to learn more about the individuals laid to rest in these hallowed...
by Richard Fisher | Aug 6, 2022 | Del. Co. Hist. Society, History, Restoration/Improvement
Tour the Historic Jail and Sheriff’s Residence FREE HISTORIC JAIL TOUR! Every First Friday, from 6-8 pm. Stop by the Historic Jail and Sheriff’s Residence, 20 West Central Ave – behind the historic courthouse, during First Friday for a tour of this...
by Richard Fisher | Aug 2, 2022 | History, Restoration/Improvement
The Kilbourne Project: The Four Families that are Revitalizing an Entire Town August 1, 2019 Randi Walle, Writer,Photographer Have you and your friends ever talked about buying a big piece of land and building houses near each other? For college friends...
by Richard Fisher | Jul 31, 2022 | Del. Co. History Network, Events, History
Look here to find local history programs offered by the member organizations of The Delaware County History Network. Click to learn more Big Walnut Area Historical Society Myers Inn Museum 45 S Columbus St, Sunbury www.bigwalnuthistory.org Aug 10, 6:00 – Old...
by Richard Fisher | Jul 28, 2022 | Barn, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Exhibit, History, In the Media, Meeker
‘Journey to Delaware County’: Exhibit shows how feds’ actions drew settlers from the East ThisWeek | USA TODAY NETWORK | Paul Comstock The Delaware County Historical Society not only documents local history; it also has a history of its own. The...
by Richard Fisher | Jul 7, 2022 | Del. Co. Hist. Society, History, Meeker
Stratford Ohio, along the banks of the Olentangy River, was a thriving mill town in the 1800s. Mills required lots of workers and workers need homes and lodging. The National Registry of Historic Places notes that Stratford had saved a number of the original...
