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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VICTORIAN TEA: BREWING CHANGE
July 26, 2025 – Saturday, 10:00AM – 12:00PM – The Nash House Museum
Step back in time and experience the tradition of “taking tea”, during the Victorian Era. Participants will learn proper tea etiquette, and a brief history of tea.
Our guest presenter, Watson Walker Jr. will share some suprising laws that made life difficult for African Americans living in or traveling through Ohio.
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3RD ANNUAL STRATFORD FESTIVAL & ICE CREAM SOCIAL
July 27, 2025 – Sunday, 1:00PM – 5:00PM – The Barn At Stratford, 2690 Stratford Road, Delaware
Featuring all day fun for the whole family!
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THE MECHANIZATION OF FARMING
August 20, 2025 – Wednesday, 7:00PM – The Barn At Stratford, 2690 Stratford Road, Delaware
We will collaborate with the Delaware County Antique Farm Machinery Association to have a panel discussion about how farming in Delaware County has changed and continues to change with mechanization.
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THE HORSE WORLD IN DELAWARE COUNTY: 1940-2000
September 4, 2025 – Thursday, 6:00PM – The Barn At Stratford, 2690 Stratford Road, Delaware
Margaret Duber Snyder will moderate a panel of four speakers including Bob Murphy discussing his father, saddlebred trainer Walter Murphy, Pat Cashman talking about the Cashman family and horses, Marilyn Evans talking about 4H horses and kids, and Diane Winters telling her story of how she met everyone through horses. We will also have a display of equine art by area artists and other interesting material.
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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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