by admin | Mar 14, 2017 | Barn, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events, History
The Delaware County Historical Society is pleased to present a Civil War era discussion with a key historical figure – President Abe Lincoln (Reenactor John Cooper). A Conversation with Abe Lincoln Thursday, April 6 at 7PM The Barn at Stratford John Cooper, as Abe...
by admin | Mar 11, 2017 | Events, History
The Powell Liberty Historical Society will offer a slide presentation by Valerie Mattingley on the history of area that is now Highbanks Metro Park. Plow, Pigs, & People: Highbanks 1850-1866 If you wonder about the Highbanks area in the early days, this program is...
by admin | Mar 2, 2017 | Events, History
Local History Night (Adult Program) Genealogy Help from OWU Tuesday, March 14 @ 7 pm Delaware County District Library presents a Local History Program on Genealogy at the Ostrander Branch located at 75 North Fourth Street in Ostrander Ohio Wesleyan University...
by admin | Feb 27, 2017 | Barn, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events, In the Media, Meeker
By D. Anthony Botkin – abotkin@civitasmedia.com in the Delaware Gazette In the 19th century runaway slaves traveling north to Canada in search of freedom passed through Delaware County with the help of a community of abolitionists acting as conductors for the...
by admin | Feb 7, 2017 | Barn, DCHS Volunteer Event, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events
The Delaware County Historical Society will be holding its 2017 Volunteer Fair on Thursday, March 23rd Stop By Anytime 7-9 pm at The Barn at Stratford There are so many exciting endeavors underway at the Delaware County Historical Society. Volunteers are needed more...
by admin | Feb 7, 2017 | Barn, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events
The Blizzard of ’78 Recalling the “Blizzard of the Century” after 39 years Presented by Brent Carson Thursday March 2, 2017 at The Barn at Stratford 7:00pm – 8:30pm Do you remember “The Blizzard of ’78”? To prepare for the...
by admin | Feb 2, 2017 | Barn, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events, History
The Delaware County Historical Society presents The Underground Railroad in Delaware County February 2, 2017 at 7:00 pm in The Barn at Stratford You are invited to attend an hour-long Public Presentation to hear excerpts from the three-hour program created for school...
by admin | Jan 26, 2017 | Del. Co. Hist. Society
The Board of Trustees of the Delaware County Historical Society is pleased to welcome its newest member Dr. Alice Frazier. Dr. Frazier was approved as trustee by a unanimous vote at its January 2017 meeting. Brent Carson, Board President, says “We are honored to...
by admin | Jan 12, 2017 | Barn, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events, In the Media
Posted on January 12, 2017 by Delaware Gazette Memorabilia from local eateries sought There have been hundreds of restaurants and ice cream parlors in operation throughout Delaware County during its 200 year history. The Delaware County Historical Society will begin...
by admin | Jan 9, 2017 | Barn, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events, History
Ice Cream Sodas, Juke Boxes and Carhops: A walk down memory lane A survey of early restaurants and ice cream shops in Delaware County. Presented by Brent Carson Thursday Jan 19, 2017 7:00pm – 8:30pm at The Barn at Stratford 2017 Historical Society Research...
