by admin | Feb 21, 2016 | Barn, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events, In the Media, Meeker
By Jim Siegel The Columbus Dispatch The Delaware County Historical Society took advantage of the warmest day of 2016 Saturday to show off to the public perhaps the most historic site in the county. The society celebrated the official opening of the Meeker Homestead...
by admin | Feb 17, 2016 | Barn, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events
The volunteers and staff of the Delaware County Historical Society are hard at work getting Historic Event Venue, The Barn at Stratford, ready for opening celebrations this week. In addition to the clean-up of the Meeker House (see earlier News Item) the Historic...
by admin | Feb 11, 2016 | Barn, Del. Co. Hist. Society
The Historic Barn – Garth Oberlander Barn – was graced for many years by four “Hex Signs”, seen in this 1950’s photograph. The “Hex” signs painted on metal disks three foot across show symbols of protection and blessing for the farm. You would not...
by admin | Feb 7, 2016 | Barn, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events, Meeker
After years without a resident family, the Meeker House was given an historic house cleaning and scrubbing by the Delaware County Historical Society. Society volunteers and staff converged on the historic gateway homestead. They brought vacuums, dusters, brooms...
by admin | Feb 4, 2016 | Barn, Del. Co. Hist. Society, In the Media, Meeker
Historical society plans $500,000 in renovations, but six weddings already booked in 1840s barn By Thomas Gallick The Delaware County Historical Society has found a way for brides and grooms to step into the past as they walk down the aisle. The society’s Barn...
by admin | Feb 3, 2016 | Barn, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events, Meeker
The Delaware County Historical Society will celebrate the official opening of the Meeker Homestead and The Barn at Stratford with a two-day OPEN HOUSE Saturday, Feb. 20, and Sunday, Feb. 21 Noon to 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, and refreshments...
