by admin | Sep 6, 2018 | DCHS Program, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events, History
The Delaware County Historical Society will conduct walks through our history and people on a Oak Grove Cemetery Walk Meet the citizens from Delaware’s past. Costumed interpreters will share their stories at tombstones throughout the cemetery. This year’s...
by admin | Sep 4, 2018 | Del. Co. Hist. Society, Delaware County Fair, Events, Exhibit, History
Come to the Delaware County Fair 2018 and visit the Delaware County Historical Society’s exhibit “History of Rail Transportation in Delaware County” As you drive through Delaware County, you notice it is criss-crossed by railroad tracks. Those railroad...
by admin | Sep 1, 2018 | Events, History
Franklinton Historical Society Promoting interest in Franklinton history…nurturing a sense of pride in the Franklinton area Abram’s Freedom Moment A Reader’s Theater Presented by Geoffrey Dean, Michael Hamilton, Cathy Nelson, Keith Shannon, and Leslie...
by admin | Aug 29, 2018 | Barn, In the Media, Restoration/Improvement
‘Virginia’ retires to easy life By D. Anthony Botkin – | The Delaware Gazette The Delaware County Historical Society’s Meeker Homestead Museum staff took receipt of a restored, bright red, 25-horsepower, 1941 Farmall ‘H’ tractor named Virginia Tuesday that...
by admin | Aug 25, 2018 | Events, History
KELTON HOUSE MUSEUM & GARDEN Interpreting Local History & the Decorative Arts Through the Eyes of the Fernando & Sophia Kelton Family Broken Promises & Deferred Dreams: Civil War to Civil Rights 1865-1900 Mother, Are You Strong-Minded and Do You Wear...
by admin | Aug 13, 2018 | Events, History
The Delaware Soil and Water Conservation District will hold our first-ever Delaware County Farm Tour August 18th, from 12:30pm to 4:30pm The free tour will be self-guided, “at your own pace,” and consists of 5 different stops along a 32-mile route throughout Delaware...
by admin | Aug 10, 2018 | Barn, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events, Meeker
The Delaware County Historical Society will present “Band at the Barn” Thursday, August 16 at 7pm Featuring: The Delaware Community Concert Band at The Meeker Homestead, 2690 Stratford Rd. Delaware The Program The Delaware Community Concert Band, under...
by admin | Jul 31, 2018 | Barn, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events
DCHS History Challenge Participate in the DCHS History Challenge to qualify for a 1-year DCHS membership,plus lunch at Delaware’s Historic The Hamburger Inn with President Emeritus Brent Carson. The Delaware County Historical Society wants the community to be...
by admin | Jul 25, 2018 | Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events, History
The Delaware County Historical Society is pleased to offer a walking tour A Walk Down East Winter Street Wednesday, August 8 at 7pm Tour leaders: Benny Shoults, curator of the Meeker Homestead Museum Brent Carson, society President Emeritus Tickets are $10 for adult...
by admin | Jul 16, 2018 | Del. Co. Hist. Society, Exhibit, History, In the Media, Meeker
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! By D. Anthony Botkin Published & Posted on July 14, 2018 “The Newspapers of Delaware County,” an exhibit presented by The Delaware County Historical Society, will open Sunday, July 15, in the Meeker Homestead Museum. The exhibit...
