The Society presents programs throughout the year. We do this in support of our mission to “promote and sustain interest in the history of Delaware County”. These programs are open to the Delaware County community and the general public. Come join us, learn and share our rich Delaware County History.
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Click HERE to download a complete list of our 2025 Programs!
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DELAWARE COUNTY INVENTORS
January 20, 2026 7:00PM – 8:30PM
Many people with Delaware County roots have been granted patents by the United States Patent and Trademark Office for their inventions. Many of these patents were related to companies that employed Delaware County residents. Several Delaware County inventors moved away and had interesting careers in other parts of the country. We’ll look at about 50 of these people, the patents they were granted and the companies they were associated with. Sign Up Here!
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MAKE N TAKE: KALEIDOSCOPE
January 25, 2026 1:30PM – 3:30PM ~ Nash House
A kaleidoscope’s imagery evokes wonder. At this event children will make a kaleidoscope of their own from simple materials.. Sign Up Here!
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DINNER WITH PRESIDENTS & FIRST LADIES
February 21, 2026 6:30PM – 8:30PM ~ The Barn At Stratford
These dignitaries, who are represented by our talented re-enactors, will be seated at all dinner tables, and several of them will share their perspectives with our guests, during interesting after-dinner presentations. Our re-enactors are both highly informative and exceptionally entertaining! Sign Up Here!
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MEEKER HOMESTEAD MUSEUM: NOW OPEN!
1st Sunday Of Each Month, 1:00PM – 4:00PM
Be one of the first to see the new exhibit: “Wilderness Transformed – 1820 To 1860”
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Past Events
GAME ON!
January 14, 2026 6:00PM – 9:00PM ~ The Barn At Stratford
Enjoy food, beverages, and a conversation with Tito Paul and friends. Sign Up Here!
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HOLIDAY TROLLEY TOUR
December 13, 2025 1:00PM, 2:00PM, 3:00PM ~ Main Street Delaware
One hour tours through Delaware, OH.
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THE DELAWARE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING
November 20, 2025 7:00PM ~ The Barn At Stratford
DCHS Annual Meeting. Featuring Mary Fleming, President of the Delaware County Farm Bureau presenting “The Essential Root Of All Society: Agriculture”
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HALLOWEEN WEDDINGS
October 31, 2025 12:30PM – 3:00PM ~ Old Delaware County Jail
Several themed wedding ceremonies will be performed by Judge Mark Fowler & Judge David Hejmanowski!
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ARTIFACT CART WORKSHOP
November 3, 2025 11:00AM – 12:00PM ~ Cryder Research Library
The Education Curriculum Committee is looking for additional volunteers to help with school programs. This workshop is designed to guide interested and potential volunteers how to assist with school programs. This is the first of several workshops planned to train volunteers how to assist with the local history programs provided for school age children by the Delaware County Historical Society.
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THE HISTORY OF HALLOWEEN
November 7, 2025 6:00PM – 8:00PM (or by appt.) ~ Delaware County Historic Jail
When did Halloween celebrations begin? Did people decorate their homes or dress up with masks? Learn about Halloween rituals and symbols from the time of Druids to the present.
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NORTHEAST DELAWARE COUNTY CEMETERY TOUR
October 12, 2025 6:30PM – 8:30PM ~ The Barn At Stratford
This program included a Sunday afternoon (1 to 5PM) self-guided driving tour of seven cemeteries in northeast Delaware County. A driving guide was e-mailed to registered attendees. There were docents and signage at the cemeteries.Then we gathered at 6:30PM at The Barn at Stratford for reenactments of 8 interested people buried in the cemeteries
Does this look like something fun you’d like to try? If you’re interested, contact Steve at sschmitt@delawareohiohistory.org
And We Were Also Excited To Welcome…
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Wesley C. Martin of Troy Township discussed his experiences as Delaware County’s first aviator. He built his own flying machine on the family farm on Horseshoe Road and operated a flying school there. |
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LACE AND LAUGHTER: A VICTORIAN CHILDHOOD
October 18, 2025 10:00AM – 12:00PM ~ The Historic Nash House
$27 person included a presentation on the history of tea, how to serve, and use tea accoutrements. Refreshments included tea, scones, sweets, savories, nuts, along with a tour of the historic Victorian era Nash House and new exhibit.
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