The Delaware County Historical Society is pleased to present a Sidewalk Exhibit of Delaware History:The Moon Landing 50th Anniversary The Sandusky Street display window of The Hair Studio presents artifacts, photographs, and articles remembering The First Moon Landing 50 years ago Apollo 11 was the spaceflight that landed the first two humans on the Moon. […]
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The Delaware Gazette 11th Annual (2019) Readers’ Choice Poll Has voted The Barn at Stratford #1 Wedding Venue (again) #1 Banquet/Reception Facility The Barn at Stratford and the Delaware County Historical Society are honored by the Readers of the Delaware Gazette voting us the top Banquet/Reception Facility and top Wedding Venue. Our Venue Team has […]
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- Jul
- 2019
The Delaware County Historical Society will conductTours of Historic Stratford Mill TownRecognised on the National Register of Historic Places Sunday, August 11th From 2 :00- 5:00 Barn at Stratford About the Tour This tour will include 10 stops at historic buildings in the Stratford Mill Town. It provides the opportunity to learn the history of […]
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- Jun
- 2019
The Delaware County Historical Society will hostBoomerang History – Delaware Connection and Demonstrationby Chet Snouffer – International Boomerang Throwing Champion Sunday, July 14th Starting at 6:00 pm Barn at StratfordMeeker Lawn About the Program Chet will be talking about the art, sport, science and history of the boomerang. You will also learn about the role Delaware, […]
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- May
- 2019
Delaware County Historian Spring 2019 Article Index (Click title to view that article) 90 Years Ago: Talkies Come to the Strand Directors Column: 2019 New Beginnings Africa Road World Wide Games Black Soldier Comes to Life Upcoming Events Enjoy reading The Delaware County Historian? Society members receive this publication free, mailed “hot off the presses”: […]
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- May
- 2019
The Delaware County Historical Societypresents Frederick Douglass Frederick Douglass was a runaway slave, self-educated man, author, noted speaker, activist in civil rights and human rights, and the first black man to hold high office in the US Government. Frederick Douglass in Delaware Ohio June 6, 1856 – Speaking at Templar Hall (Kern Building) November 20, […]
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- May
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Banquet in the Barnan Evening of Living History is a “Fun” Raiser to celebrate the Grand Reopening of the 1840s Barn at Stratford. Date and Time Friday June 28, 2019 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM EDT LocationThe Barn at Stratford2690 Stratford RoadDelaware Ohio Come join us at the Banquet in the Barn as we celebrate […]
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- Apr
- 2019
The Delaware County Historical Society presents a local history program World Wide Games of Delaware Ohio The story of a local company who established a national reputation for creating enduring FUN! May 16st Thursday Starting at 7pm The Barn at Stratford Presenter Steve Schmitt, and a special guest Steve Schmitt, Historical Society volunteer, interviewed Mary […]
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- Apr
- 2019
The Delaware County Historical Society announces the 2019 opening of our Meeker Homestead Museum with a new exhibit Delaware County Great Beginnings The stories of six people who had their beginnings in Delaware, Ohio Meeker Homestead Museum Exhibit opens April 28th 2019 Museum and Exhibit open Sundays only from 2pm – 5pm “Great Beginnings” features […]
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- Apr
- 2019
The Delaware County Historical Society announces the addition of History in Your Own Backyard website to our History Websites page. History in Your Own Backyard hosts digital videos of “Hidden Treasures” – old buildings and bridges from around the country. Satolli Glassmeyer grew up in the Price Hill/Western Hills area of Cincinnati, Ohio. As a […]
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