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...
by Richard Fisher | Sep 16, 2021 | DCHS Program, History
A History Walk with Young and Old Rutherford B. Hayes Young Rutherford B. Hayes reminisces about his boyhood and early years in Delaware. Join older Rutherford B. Hayes as he reflects on the Civil War and his lifelong involvement with OWU and Delaware. Date: Sunday,...
by Richard Fisher | Sep 11, 2021 | Barn, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events
Tour the Historic Jail and have dinner in the Barn! We put the FUN in FUNdraising! This year’s fundraiser will feature a tour of the Historic Sheriff’s Residence and Jail, beginning at 5 pm. After the tour, proceed to the events in the Barn at Stratford:...
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...
by Richard Fisher | Aug 31, 2021 | Del. Co. History Network, 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 | 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...
by Richard Fisher | Aug 19, 2021 | History, In the Media
Everything You Always Wanted To Know About: The First OWU-OSU Football Game 18 Aug , 2021 By 1808Delaware The imminent arrival of a new football season is on sports fans’ minds these days, and so we thought we would share a gridiron-related post. As those “in...
by Richard Fisher | Aug 10, 2021 | History, In the Media
Landmarks Of Delaware County:Williams’ Opera House 10 Aug , 2021 By 1808Delaware Lovers of the arts in 19th century Delaware knew the venue on East Winter Street very well. Williams’ Opera House was s staple of the city’s cultural scene, with its four...
by Richard Fisher | Aug 5, 2021 | Black History, In the Media
Ohio Wesleyan University: ‘Back Porch’ sculpture is a symbol of Black life on campus Paul Comstock ThisWeek A sculpture that commemorates a meeting place for Black students attending Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware has been erected outside the university’s...
by Richard Fisher | Jul 31, 2021 | Del. Co. Hist. Society, Newsletters
The Delaware County Historical Society has added a New Newsletter with upcoming programs and events, articles about our history, heritage, and people, plus opportunities to capture and preserve Delaware County History. We Need Your Help to Name this New Newsletter...