by Richard Fisher | Jun 13, 2023 | Black History, History
Juneteenth – Jubilee Day Festival – June 18 Now a federal holiday, Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Address Ohio Village 800 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, OH, USA Open in Google Map Admission This event includes free admission...
by Richard Fisher | Jun 4, 2023 | Black History, DCHS Program, Del. Co. Hist. Society, History
The Delaware County Historical Society(DCHS) announced it’s upcoming historical visit, taking place on Sunday, June 11, at the Depp Cemetery in Lucy Depp Park, Delaware County. The tour will begin at 2:00 PM. Led by long-time Lucy Depp Park resident, Michael...
by Richard Fisher | Mar 14, 2023 | Barn, Black History, DCHS Program, History
The Delaware County Historical Society (DCHS) today announced a free community program on Thursday, March 23: Understanding Black History Through Black Music. The program will begin at 7:00 PM at the Barn at Stratford (2690 Stratford Road, Delaware). Using recorded...
by Richard Fisher | Feb 8, 2023 | Barn, Black History, DCHS Program, History
Delaware County Historical Society Announces – Black Men in Blue: The Civil War, Ohioans, and the US Colored Troops The Delaware County Historical Society (DCHS) announced its upcoming community event, Black Men in Blue: The Civil War, Ohioans, and the US...
by Richard Fisher | Jan 21, 2023 | Black History, Del. Co. Hist. Society, History, Oral History
Come to the screening of Sankofa: Growing Up Black in Delaware FEBRUARY I8, 2023 – 1:00 PM at Unity Community Center, Delaware OH Stories of the Second Ward during the 1950s and 1960s told by your neighbors and produced by students oi the Digital Design Studio...
by Richard Fisher | May 30, 2022 | Black History, History, In the Media
Delaware County Roots: Willa Beatrice Player 25 May , 2022 By 1808Delaware Over the last two centuries, Delaware County has produced a remarkable set of individuals who have led lives of discovery. Our Delaware County Roots series shares short insights into the lives...
