by Richard Fisher | Jun 13, 2023 | Black History, History
Juneteenth – Jubilee Day Festival – June 18 Now a federal holiday, Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Address Ohio Village 800 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, OH, USA Open in Google Map Admission This event includes free admission...
by Richard Fisher | Jun 4, 2023 | Black History, DCHS Program, Del. Co. Hist. Society, History
The Delaware County Historical Society(DCHS) announced it’s upcoming historical visit, taking place on Sunday, June 11, at the Depp Cemetery in Lucy Depp Park, Delaware County. The tour will begin at 2:00 PM. Led by long-time Lucy Depp Park resident, Michael...
by Richard Fisher | Jun 1, 2023 | 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 Myers Inn Museum...
by Richard Fisher | May 31, 2023 | Barn, DCHS Program, History
Delaware County Historical Society Presents A Look at Delaware’s Stagecoach Era The Delaware County Historical Society (DCHS) today announced the organization’s latest program offering, which will reflect on the Stagecoach Era in Delaware County (1820 – 1873). The...
by Richard Fisher | May 16, 2023 | History, In the Media, Ohio Wesleyan University, Rutherford B. Hayes
Landmarks Of Delaware County: The Hayes Mirror, OWU By 1808Delaware, Landmarks of Delaware County series Just inside the main entrance to University Hall on the campus of Ohio Wesleyan University sits a piece of American history. The item is a 10 foot tall...
by Richard Fisher | May 14, 2023 | History
Stonewall Columbus: 1981 – Today Saturday, May 20, 2023 2 pm- 4 pm Harrison House 570 West Broad St. Columbus, Ohio 43215 (map) Founded in 1981, Stonewall Columbus has greatly impacted the overall history of our city and central Ohio. In this session, we will review...
