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Local History now in National Digital Library

Local History now in National Digital Library

by Richard Fisher | Nov 5, 2021 | Del. Co. History Network, History, In the Media

By Nicole Fowles – Glad You Asked   For several years, the Delaware County District Library and several other community groups have cooperated with the Community Library in Sunbury to archive local historical records in a project called “Delaware County...
Historical Society now owns Former Jail

Historical Society now owns Former Jail

by Richard Fisher | Oct 11, 2021 | Del. Co. Hist. Society, History, In the Media, Restoration/Improvement, This Place Matters

Historical Society Now Owns Former Jail and Sheriff’s Residence 10 Oct, 2021 Special to 1808Delaware A significant landmark of Delaware county and city history has a more certain future. The sale of Delaware County’s historic Old Jail and Sheriff’s Residence has...
WWI Flour Sacks

WWI Flour Sacks

by Richard Fisher | Oct 8, 2021 | Del. Co. History Network, History, In the Media, My Story

BWAHS program highlights local flour sacks from WWI Posted on October 8, 2021 by JOSHUA KEERAN By Polly Horn (curator of the Myers Inn Museum in Sunbury). For The Gazette Many years ago I was contacted by Annelien van Kempen of the Netherlands inquiring about the...
New Look City Hall Open House

New Look City Hall Open House

by Richard Fisher | Sep 24, 2021 | History, In the Media, Restoration/Improvement

Renovated Delaware City Hall Open House 15 Sep , 2021  By 1808Delaware   The community is invited to tour the renovated City Hall building on Sunday, September 26 from 1-3 PM. City Hall, 1 S. Sandusky St., Delaware, re-opened earlier this year after being closed...
DCHS earns achievement award

DCHS earns achievement award

by Richard Fisher | Sep 4, 2021 | Curriculum Support, Del. Co. Hist. Society, History, In the Media

POSTED ON AUGUST 31, 2021 BY JOSHUA KEERAN Delaware County Historical Society earns achievement award Special to The Gazette – delnews@aimmediamidwest.com The Delaware County Historical Society was recently informed it will receive an Outstanding Achievement...
Nominate a Delaware County Landmark

Nominate a Delaware County Landmark

by Richard Fisher | Aug 26, 2021 | History, In the Media, This Place Matters

Nominate A Favorite Local Landmark 26 Aug, 2021  by 1808Delaware   We here at 1808Delaware are reaching out to our readers with a request. Over the last year, we have presented information on 14 buildings and other iconic pieces of local history in our “Landmarks...
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