by admin | Mar 31, 2020 | DCHS Program, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Meeker, Nash House
As the stewards of our county’s history, we know that history is being made during these extraordinary days. We are observing with Governor DeWine’s “Stay at Home” order, and mass gathering ban to ensure safety to our employees, volunteers, visitors, and event...
by admin | Mar 16, 2020 | History, In the Media
Delaware On The Map: The Beginning March 9, 2020 original post This spring, we begin a new series, “Delaware On The Map,” which looks at how local history is revealed on maps — maps of the area, county, and nation. Students of local lore will know that the city of...
by admin | Mar 12, 2020 | DCHS Program, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Meeker
Due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus in Ohio, Governor DeWine has just issued a ban on community gatherings of 100 people or more. Because we typically have more than 100 people at our programs, the History of the Columbus Zoo program, scheduled for Wednesday,...
by admin | Mar 9, 2020 | Del. Co. Hist. Society, Del. Co. History Network, History
The “Big Ear” was a Radio Telescope that listened for radio signals from space. “Big Ear” Radio Observatory (1963-1998) The Ohio State University Radio Observatory was operated on the grounds of Ohio Wesleyan Univerity’s The Perkins...
by admin | Mar 3, 2020 | Barn, DCHS Program, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events, History
Click for More Information The Delaware County Historical Society presents:The History of The Columbus Zoo In 1927, the Columbus City Council voted to create a zoo to house reindeer that were purchased for a hugely successful Columbus Dispatch Christmas...
by admin | Feb 29, 2020 | Barn, Del. Co. Hist. Society, In the Media, Meeker, Nash House
Good Day Columbus Cam Around Town: Delaware Community Spotlight On Friday, February 28, 2020, Cameron Fontana and his crew came to Delaware Ohio to show Central Ohio some of the great things going on in Delaware County. The broadcast included three segments at...
by admin | Feb 22, 2020 | Curriculum Support, Del. Co. Hist. Society, In the Media
February 21, 2020 by Glenn Battishill Fourth grade students at Woodward Elementary in Delaware conducted unusual research in the library this week while taking part in a scavenger hunt designed to teach them about local black historical figures. Woodward Elementary...
by admin | Feb 20, 2020 | Del. Co. Hist. Society
The Delaware County Historical Society announces the election of Board Members and Officers Recently two new members were welcomed to serve on the board of directors for the Delaware County Historical Society: Ceena Dinovo Baker, a lifelong Delaware resident, was...
by admin | Feb 12, 2020 | Curriculum Support, DCHS Program, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events, History
The Delaware County Historical Society presents an encore of the selloutVoices of the Underground RailroadA Reader’s Theater Voices of The Underground Railroad March 1st Sunday Starting at 1:30pm The Barn at Stratford About the Program Produced and presented by:...
by admin | Feb 1, 2020 | Community History Display, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events, Exhibit, History
The Delaware County Historical Society is pleased to present a Sidewalk Exhibit of Delaware History:Black History Month: Notable Delaware County African Americans Notable Delaware County African Americans The Sandusky Street display window of The Hair Studio presents:...