This Place Matters

The Delaware County Historical Society is joining a national campaign by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, called “This Place Matters”, that encourages people to think about preservation efforts in their community. During the month of May – National Preservation Month – we are asking everyone to think about what places matter to them. Then share what places matter to you by posting a photo of the place with a “This Place Matters” sign.

It’s easy to participate in This Place Matters!

1. Get a This Place Matters sign
   • Pick up a “This Place Matters” sign at DCHS locations during open hours:
     • Meeker Homestead Museum at 2690 Stratford Rd on Sunday afternoons 2 – 5 p.m.
     • Cryder Research Library at 157 E. William St on Wednesdays 10 a.m. to noon or 1 – 5 p.m.
     • The Society Office at 2690 Stratford Rd., Mon. – Fri. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
     • The DCHS Table at the May First Friday in downtown Delaware
     • The DCHS Booth at the Delaware Arts Festival May 19 – 20, 2018.
   • Or Download and Print one from the links below:

Sizes (Click to download) Size 8.5″ x 11″  Size 11″ x 17″

Sizes (Click to download) Size 8.5″ x 11″  Size 11″ x 17″

2. 

   Donna Meyer TMP Meeker Homestead

   Then Go to your favorite historic landmark
   and snap a photo of you (and friends!) holding the TPM sign in front of it.

3. Share the photo online, with a story about the place or a comment explaining why it is personally meaningful.
   • Post on our Facebook page ( https://www.facebook.com/Delaware-County-Historical-Society-154135447959654/)
   • Post on our Twitter feed (https://twitter.com/DelawareCo_HS)
   • Post on our Instagram page (https:// www.instagram.com/delawareco_hs), using the hashtag #ThisPlaceMattersDelco.
   • Send by Email to Donna Meyer (director@delawareohiohistory.org)

• Please, pass the sign along to someone else who might be able to use it, or return it to the DCHS.

For more information, email Executive Director Donna Meyer Director@DelawareOhioHistory.org or call her at 740-369-3831, extension 3.

The Delaware County Historical Society is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote, preserve and sustain interest in the history of Delaware County.  The Barn at Stratford is operated by DCHS as an event venue for weddings, corporate meetings and other special occasions.  To learn more, visit the venue and society web sites at barnatstratford.org and delawareohiohistory.org.