The Power of Place Program

The Delaware County Historical Society  announces a special presentation
HISTORIC PRESERVATION – THE POWER OF PLACE

by Barbara Powers, the administrator of the National Register of Historic Places program in Ohio. Barbara also manages the Ohio Historic Inventory, and Ohio Archaeological Inventory Programs for Ohio History Connection.

 Tuesday, August 7 at 7pm in The Barn at Stratford

The Power of Place is defined as how our surroundings shape our thoughts, emotions, and actions.

“A community’s appeal drives economic prosperity.” – Edward McMahon The Distinctive City

It will not be necessary to destroy a community’s unique character just to initiate change and growth.

A sense of place is what makes one community’s qualities and characteristics worth caring about.

What do you think about your community? Whatever it is, it is important.

Is it beautiful? Is it full of historic structures and designations?

A community is more than a spot on the map.

The image of a community is fundamentally important to its financial well-being.

Ms. Powers will be displaying photos of important places that reflect this Power of Place

This Program Features Barb Powers…….

Barbara Powers is a friend of preservation. She is the Deputy State Preservation Officer for Inventory and Registrar for the State Historic Preservation Office of the Ohio History Connection. She has over 36 years of experience with historic survey and the National Register of Historic Places programs in Ohio. Ms. Powers is an accomplished author with publications reflecting the art and architecture of the State of Ohio. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in American Studies from Miami University and the Master’s in Architectural History with a certificate in Historic Preservation from the University of Virginia.

Reserve Your Seats

The program is free and open to the public, however there will be an opportunity to make a donation, which will help defray the operating expenses of the Society.

To ensure adequate seating, registration is strongly suggested for this program Click to Reserve Your Seats Now or Call DCHS at 740-369-3831, ext. 3.

This program will be held at:

For more information,Programs@DelawareOhioHistory.org
or call 740-369-3831, ext. 3.

740-369-3831

CRYDER HISTORICAL CENTER RESEARCH LIBRARY NASH HOUSE MUSEUM 157 East William Street, Delaware

MEEKER HOMESTEAD MUSEUM THE BARN AT STRATFORD 2690 Stratford Road, Delaware