by admin | Apr 1, 2016 | Barn, Del. Co. Hist. Society
The Garth Oberlander Barn has beautiful 1840’s beams, incredible stone end walls, and sixty years of history as an antique auction house. Our mission is to transform this historic barn into The Barn at Stratford Event Venue without losing its wonderful charm....
by admin | Mar 26, 2016 | Del. Co. Hist. Society, In the Media, Meeker
By Gary Budzak – The Delaware Gazette Thirteen local organizations asked Delaware County commissioners for Community Enhancement Grants at a work session on Wednesday. Members of the organizations asked the three commissioners to provide funding for them to put...
by admin | Mar 10, 2016 | Barn, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events
The Delaware County Historical Society announces a Free Community History Program: “Before Supermarkets: Grocery stores 1850 – 1950” Presented by Mr. Brent Carson On Tuesday, March 22 at 7:oo pm (Doors open at 6:30) At The Barn at Stratford Brent...
by admin | Mar 1, 2016 | Del. Co. Hist. Society, Newsletters
Click image to view/download entire issue Articles Click title below to view that article Monumental Start to 2016 for Society Meyer Takes Charge as Executive Director Society Takes Possession of Meeker Homestead Open House to Be Held Feb. 20-21 Connie Hoffman to...
by admin | Feb 26, 2016 | Barn, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events, Meeker
The Grand Opening of The Barn at Stratford and Meeker Home on February 18-21 welcomed over 1350 visitors to the historic Garth Oberlander Barn, now The Barn at Stratford event venue, and Meeker Home. Over three days the property, at US 23 and Stratford Road in...
by admin | Feb 21, 2016 | Barn, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events, In the Media, Meeker
By Jim Siegel The Columbus Dispatch The Delaware County Historical Society took advantage of the warmest day of 2016 Saturday to show off to the public perhaps the most historic site in the county. The society celebrated the official opening of the Meeker Homestead...
by admin | Feb 17, 2016 | Barn, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events
The volunteers and staff of the Delaware County Historical Society are hard at work getting Historic Event Venue, The Barn at Stratford, ready for opening celebrations this week. In addition to the clean-up of the Meeker House (see earlier News Item) the Historic...
by admin | Feb 11, 2016 | Barn, Del. Co. Hist. Society
The Historic Barn – Garth Oberlander Barn – was graced for many years by four “Hex Signs”, seen in this 1950’s photograph. The “Hex” signs painted on metal disks three foot across show symbols of protection and blessing for the farm. You would not...
by admin | Feb 7, 2016 | Barn, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events, Meeker
After years without a resident family, the Meeker House was given an historic house cleaning and scrubbing by the Delaware County Historical Society. Society volunteers and staff converged on the historic gateway homestead. They brought vacuums, dusters, brooms...
by admin | Feb 4, 2016 | Barn, Del. Co. Hist. Society, In the Media, Meeker
Historical society plans $500,000 in renovations, but six weddings already booked in 1840s barn By Thomas Gallick The Delaware County Historical Society has found a way for brides and grooms to step into the past as they walk down the aisle. The society’s Barn...
