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Big Walnut Area Historical Society Myers Inn Museum 45 S Columbus St, Sunbury www.bigwalnuthistory.org

 

Jan 18, 7:00 – Zoom Program “The Fighting McCooks”, by Roy Nichols

Myers Inn Museum – Open Saturdays,  12 pm – 3 pm
Call to reserve (740) 965-3582


History Library - Delaware County Historical Society - Delaware Ohio - Local History Programs

Delaware County Historical Society Meeker Homestead Museum – The Barn at Stratford – 2690 Stratford Rd., Delaware

www.delawareohiohistory.org

 

Nash House Museum and Cryder Research Center – Open Sun & Wed, by reservation (740 369-3831 ext 2) or by email – librarian@delawareohiohistory.org

Meeker Museum tours by reservation. Current exhibits – Stratford History, Spinning, American Indians Delaware County, and Delaware Chair Company.

Jan 18, 7:00 – “History of Delaware County Water & Water System”,
                          by Glenn Marzluf, CEO and General Manager

Check out our “Adopt-a-Memory” project


Galena Historic Foundation Inc. Village Hall, 109 Harrison St, Galena https://www.galenafoundation.org Facebook

Closed for the winter.

Museum at the Village Hall

Harlem Township Heritage - Delaware County OhioHarlem Township Heritage, Inc. 3883 S State Route 605, Galena
www.harlemtwpheritage.org

Closed for the winter

 


Powell Liberty Historical Society - Local History Programs

Powell Liberty Historical Society

Martin-Perry Homestead 103 E Olentangy St, Powell www.powellhistory.org
 
Tours by appointment
 
 
For more details, visit website or email info@powellhistory.org

Preservation Parks - Delaware County Ohio

Preservation Parks of Delaware County Gallant Farm 3150 Buttermilk Hill Rd, Delaware www.preservationparks.com

Winter hours: Thurs –  Sun noon – 5pm
Jan 29, 10-noon – National Seed Swap Day featuring heirloom seeds


Radnor Historic Museum - Radnor Ohio

Radnor Heritage Society Radnor Historic Museum 4425 State Route 203, Radnor

New Facebook! @radnorheritagesociey. 
Watch for a new website address coming soon.

                                      Closed for the season


Stratford Ecological Center 3083 Liberty Rd, Delaware www.stratfordecologicalcenter.org

Registration for Summer Camp starts Jan 8. 

 Hike the Stratford Pioneer Cemetery.  Advanced registration is required.

 


Your Community Library in Sunbury 44 Burrer Dr | Sunbury, OH 43074 www.yourcl.org

Utilize resources in the Burrer Family Memorial Room to research local history and genealogies.  Delaware Memories Program Project Administrator.

 


Delaware County Library - Local History

Delaware County District Library
www.delawarelibrary.org

Main Branch – Local History Room Open during regular Library hours
African-American Children’s Illustrated Literature Exhibit.
Jan 15, 9-5 – Winter Train Display
Jan 17, 6:30-7:30 – “Meet Dr. King”, by Bright Star Children’s Theatre

Orange Branch Library:
 Jan 17, 2:00-3:00 – “Meet Dr. King”, by Bright Star Children’s Theatre.


Delaware Co Genealogical Society 84 E. Winter St. (Delaware Co. Main Library)
New website: delawareohiogenealogy.org

Research Hours: Open Thurs 10 -11:45 & 1 – 4:30, Sat 9-1:00, Sun 1 – 4:30


Berlin Township 3271 Cheshire Rd. – Delaware, Ohio 43015 740-548-6350 https://www.berlintwp.us/ Many artifacts from the original Berlin High School have been placed on display at the new Olentangy District Berlin High School.  A gift of early football cleats belonging and worn by her brother Bradley Cox has recently been added to the collection.  When visiting the new Berlin High School, be sure and check out the display of early Berlin history.

Brown Township 5555 State Route 521, Delaware, Ohio 740-369-0700 co.delaware.oh.us/cities/brown-township/ Kilbourne: Continue to watch the restoration of this town.


Sunbury:  
Jan 16, noon – 4:00   Delaware Co Model Railroad at Sandel Legacy Trail, 168 Vernon St.  


Orange Township:  Delaware Bicentennial Barn prints from original painting by P. Buckley Moss are on sale from the Gallery Art Center in Upper Arlington.  This was a fundraiser by Preservation Parks in November.  The barn is the McCammon Barn on Bale Kenyon Rd. 


Ostrander/Scioto Town:  A self-guided Driving Tour of Scioto Township is now available from the Ostrander Branch Library.


Delaware County Records Center - Historical Archives - Delaware History Network

Delaware County Records Center www.co.delaware.oh.us/records-center

Daily historic fact & photo Facebook postings



Dec 17, The R. B. Power Ribbon Factory in Ashley was featured with a Christmas Greeting ribbon.  The business still resides in the former Ashley School #1, built in 1877.


We look forward to seeing you at our Local History Programs across Delaware County and throughout the year.