Our Programs
History of DelCo Water and Water Systems
Presented by Glenn Marzluf,
CEO & General Manager, Del-Co Water
In an abundance of caution, we have postponed this program scheduled for Jan 18th.
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From Slavery to Freedom and Underground Railway Sites
Presented by Watson Walker, Jr., Society Volunteer
Tuesday, February 15 at 7pm
Location: The Barn at Stratford
Delaware County Industrial History: Foundries
Presented by Steve Schmitt, Society Volunteer
There have been foundries in Delaware County since the mid-1800s. Liberty Castings Company on Liberty Road continues the tradition today. Steve will discuss what a foundry does and the history of foundries in Delaware Ohio.
Tuesday, March 15 at 7pm
Location: The Barn at Stratford
The History of the Historic Delaware County Jail and Sheriff's Residence
Presented by David Hejmanowski, Society President
Tuesday, April 19th at 7pm
Location: The Barn at Stratford
South Delaware - The First 135 Years
Presented by Watson Walker, Jr., Society Volunteer
Tuesday, May 17th at 7pm
Location: The Barn at Stratford
*Walking Tour of Blue Limestone Park
Presented by Steve Schmitt, Society Volunteer
Blue Limestone Park was an operating limestone quarry for almost 90 years beginning in the 1840’s. After that, it was City swimming hole, a private park with swimming and other activities, and finally a City Park. Reenactors of key people from 5 different phases of the site history will speak on the tour.
Tuesday, June 21 at 7pm
Location: Blue Limestone Park,6 King Avenue, Delaware, OH 43015
Irene Carpenter Journal - A Woman's Perspective on Traveling to the Ohio Territory
Presented by Sherry Carmichael, Powell-Liberty Historical Society Volunteer
Sherry will portray Irena Carpenter, first woman to settle in Liberty Township, in 1801, with her family.
Wednesday, July 20 at 7pm
Location: The Barn at Stratford
Northwest Delaware County Cemetery Tour
Presented by Brent Carson, Society Volunteer, Historian Emeritus
Sunday, August 28 – times TBD
Self-directed driving tour followed by an evening event at The Barn at Stratford View Map
Meeker Farm Harvest Festival/ Early Settler's Experiences
Early October date/time TBD
Location: The Meeker Homestead, 2690 Stratford Road, Delaware
*Delaware Ghost Walk
Sunday, October 23 / Time TBD
Delaware County Historical Society Annual Meeting: Society's 75th Anniversary
Thursday, November 17 at 7pm
Location: The Barn at Stratford
Holiday Open House
Saturday, December 3 from 2pm to 5pm and Saturday, December 11 from 2pm to 5:30pm
Locations: To Be Announced
Programs are free unless otherwise noted.
The Barn at Stratford is at 2690 Stratford Road, Delaware
*Ticketed Event – available on EventBrite – Members will receive a discount.
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