Our Programs

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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THANK YOU for you being our “fearless leader” for 10 years and good luck in your future “retirement” projects 

 

 

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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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THE ESSENTIAL ROOT OF ALL SOCIETY: AGRICULTURE

November 20, 2025 7:00PM ~ The Barn At Stratford

DCHS Annual Meeting. Mary Fleming, President of the Delaware County Farm Bureau will be our speaker

 

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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

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…

 

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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