by Richard Fisher | Jun 21, 2023 | Del. Co. Hist. Society, Donation, Family History, History, Meeker, Restoration/Improvement
On Monday, June 19, the Delaware County Historical Society received a special donation – a 1941 Ford Ferguson tractor. Previously owned by Greg and Suzan Nobis of Delaware, the tractor was lovingly restored by Rob Ray of Ostrander earlier this year. The tractor, named...
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...
