by admin | Jan 16, 2021 | Del. Co. Hist. Society, First Friday, In the Media
Arts Castle creates Delaware Art Walk Posted on January 15, 2021 by Dillon Davis Entertainment options are in short supply as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on throughout the country, but The Arts Castle has created a safe way to get out and enjoy Delaware’s artistic...
by admin | Jan 7, 2021 | History, In the Media
When Delaware County Welcomed: Mark Twain By: 1808Delaware – Dec 16, 2020 – Updated The date was February 10, 1885. That afternoon, three visitors to Delaware exited the train and secured transportation downtown. Making their way to the new City Hall and...
by admin | Jan 6, 2021 | Del. Co. History Network, History, In the Media
Columbus to make electricity again with O’Shaughnessy Dam hydro plant refurbishment Bill Bush wbush@gannett.com The last flickers of the city of Columbus’ electric-generation program ceased a few years ago when an aging hydropower unit near the...
by admin | Jan 2, 2021 | DCHS Program, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events, History
The Delaware County Historical Society presents Perspectives on Rutherford B. Hayes and the Compromise of 1877 About The Program January 12, 2021Tuesday 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Virtual via Zoom and Facebook A panel discussion featuring conversations about Rutherford...
by admin | Jan 2, 2021 | History, In the Media
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to Continue Jungle Jack Hanna’s Legacy of Connecting People and Wildlife As He Approaches Retirement After 42 Years Powell, OH – How do you begin to celebrate and say thank you for a life-changing 42-year career? Jungle Jack Hanna...
by admin | Jan 1, 2021 | Del. Co. History Network, Events
Look here to find local history programs offered by the member organizations of The Delaware County History Network. click the logo to learn more. January 2021 Programs Big Walnut Area Historical Society Myers Inn Museum45 S Columbus St,...
by admin | Dec 18, 2020 | History, In the Media
DECEMBER 18, 2020 BY JOSHUA KEERAN Pictured is the vacant bank located on the western edge of downtown Delaware at 33 W. William St. Joshua Keeran | The Gazette First Citizens National Bank is planning to open a new branch in Delaware, its first in the city, the...
by admin | Dec 4, 2020 | Del. Co. Hist. Society, History, In the Media
NOVEMBER 27, 2020 By David Hejmanowski – Case Study “May we ask guidance in more surely learning the ancient truth that greed and selfishness and striving for undue riches can never bring lasting happiness or good to the individual or to his neighbors.”—...
by admin | Dec 2, 2020 | Del. Co. History Network, Events
Look here to find local history programs offered by the member organizations of The Delaware County History Network. click the logo to learn more.Dec December 2020 Programs Big Walnut Area Historical Society Myers Inn Museum45 S Columbus St,...
by admin | Dec 1, 2020 | History, In the Media, This Place Matters
Landmarks Of Delaware County: The Hotel Blee 30 NOV, 2020 By: 1808Delaware The Hotel Blee may have had a troubled beginning, but it continues to provide residential space 130 years later — albeit of a more long-term variety. The three story building sits prominently...
