by Richard Fisher | May 2, 2022 | Barn, Black History, DCHS Program, Del. Co. Hist. Society, History
Learn about the development and exciting transformation of the southern area in the city of Delaware. South Delaware – The First 135 Years Presented by Watson Walker, Jr. On Tuesday, May 17, the Delaware County Historical Society will present a free program on...
by Richard Fisher | May 1, 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 May 7, 1:00...
by Richard Fisher | Apr 17, 2022 | DCHS Program, History, In the Media
When Delaware Welcomed: Abraham Lincoln 6 Apr , 2022 By 1808Delaware Did you know that President Abraham Lincoln was in Delaware during his lifetime? Local historians are already aware that Lincoln’s funeral train came through Delaware County on the morning of April...
by Richard Fisher | Apr 2, 2022 | Delaware News, History, In the Media, Restoration/Improvement
Former depot set for facelift on March 29, 2022 By Dillon Davis After announcing its intentions of revitalizing Delaware’s historic CSX rail depot last May, Columbus-based investment and development firm RiverWest is moving forward with the initial steps of the...
by Richard Fisher | Apr 1, 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 Apr 23, noon-3:00 ...
by Richard Fisher | Mar 31, 2022 | Barn, Del. Co. Hist. Society
Listen to bestselling author Kent Krueger talk about his newest title, Lightning Strike. Q&A and book signing to follow. The Delaware County Historical Society and the Friends of the Delaware County District Library are hosting William Kent Krueger, a New York...
by Richard Fisher | Mar 23, 2022 | Barn, DCHS Program, Del. Co. Hist. Society, History
The Historic Jail and Sheriff’s Residence Discover the secrets of this 145-year iconic building in downtown Delaware. A program of the Delaware County Historical Society Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 7:00 PM At The Barn at Stratford 2690 Stratford Road –...
by Richard Fisher | Mar 20, 2022 | Black History, History, In the Media
Strike Up The Music: Delaware Brass Bands Of The Nineteenth Century 18 Mar , 2022 By 1808Delaware Looking back at the annals of history, we can be certain of one thing.The national passion for brass band music in the nineteenth century was felt here in Delaware County...
by Richard Fisher | Mar 16, 2022 | History, In the Media
James Knox Polk Weber attended Ohio Wesleyan University from 1868 to 1871, in the shadow of the Civil War, and shared his OWU journey through a series of 50 letters written to his parents in Caledonia, Ohio. Weber’s letters home are the inspiration for this year’s...
by Richard Fisher | Mar 10, 2022 | Del. Co. Hist. Society, Restoration/Improvement
Delaware County Historical Society to Hold Workshop on Historic Window Preservation Do you own a historic home or building? Have you been debating about replacing your historic wooden windows? Let us show you the alternative to modern replacement windows. Join the...
