by admin | Jun 22, 2018 | Barn, DCHS Program, Del. Co. Hist. Society, History
The Floods of Delaware County Wednesday, July 11 at 7pm at The Barn at Stratford Brent Carson, President Emeritus of the Delaware County Historical Society, will recall the floods which occurred in Delaware County between 1898 and 1959. He will share stories and...
by admin | Jun 20, 2018 | Barn, DCHS Program, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events, History
MARK TWAIN RETURNS T0 DELAWARE In the 1890’s Mark Twain gave a lecture at the Delaware Opera House. A Special Appearance and Lecture Sunday July 8 at 2PM at The Barn at Stratford, 2690 Stratford Rd., Delaware Expect an enjoyable afternoon of the priceless humor and...
by admin | Jun 10, 2018 | Events, History
Franklinton Historical Society Promoting interest in Franklinton history…nurturing a sense of pride in the Franklinton area Renaissance of Green Lawn Abbey 6:30 pm Wednesday, June 20, 2018 by Kate Matheny, President Columbus Cemetery Association For decades, Green...
by admin | Jun 5, 2018 | Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events, First Friday, History
The Delaware County Historical Society participated in Main Street Delaware’s First Friday event on June 1, with information about “ghost signs”. Ghost Signs are hand-painted advertising signs from days gone by that are still visible high up on the walls of downtown...
by admin | May 16, 2018 | Del. Co. Hist. Society, History, In the Media, Meeker
Students create historical model By Glenn Battishill – gbattishill@aimmediamidwest.com Hayes High School art students in John Scott’s art class have spent the last several months building and detailing a model of a 18th century Native American village that once...
by admin | May 15, 2018 | Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events, History, This Place Matters
Celebrating National Historic Preservation Month Here is one of the most iconic structures in Delaware. This landmark, located at 20 West Central Avenue, was built in 1878 as the Delaware County Sheriff’s Residence and Jail. Shown in the photo are Delaware...
by admin | May 14, 2018 | Barn, DCHS Program, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events, History
The Delaware County Historical Society presents The History of Railroads in Delaware County Wednesday, June 13 at 7pm – The Barn at Stratford This entertaining and informative program is back by popular demand. Given by featured speaker Jack Hilborn, one of the...
by admin | May 9, 2018 | Curriculum Support, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events, History, Meeker
This morning (May 1), the historic 1820s Meeker Homestead hosted about 100 students from Carlisle Elementary School for a local history program. Local History Program The children learned about: Pioneer life Early farming practices The Underground Railroad This...
by admin | May 5, 2018 | Community History Display, Del. Co. Hist. Society
The Delaware County Historical Society is pleased to present a Sidewalk Display of Delaware History: Frank B. Willis The Sandusky Street display window of The Hair Studio portrays the history of Delaware’s own Frank B. Willis. Why Frank B. Willis Many will...
by admin | May 2, 2018 | Barn, This Place Matters
Delaware County Historical Society takes the lead in the “This Place Matters” Campaign by posting the first photo, a photo of the front of The Barn at Stratford. This iconic 1848 Pennsylvania Dutch forebay barn, owned and managed by the Society, typifies 19th century...
