by Richard Fisher | May 2, 2022 | Barn, Black History, DCHS Program, Del. Co. Hist. Society, History
Learn about the development and exciting transformation of the southern area in the city of Delaware. South Delaware – The First 135 Years Presented by Watson Walker, Jr. On Tuesday, May 17, the Delaware County Historical Society will present a free program on...
by Richard Fisher | Mar 20, 2022 | Black History, History, In the Media
Strike Up The Music: Delaware Brass Bands Of The Nineteenth Century 18 Mar , 2022 By 1808Delaware Looking back at the annals of history, we can be certain of one thing.The national passion for brass band music in the nineteenth century was felt here in Delaware County...
by Richard Fisher | Mar 2, 2022 | Black History, History
Understanding Columbus’ Underground Railroad Tuesday, April 5, 2022 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM Municipal Services Center3600 Tremont Road, Upper Arlington, OH 43221(map) Google Calendar ICS Leslie Blankenship, Co-Founder (1996) of the Friends of Freedom Society, a...
by Richard Fisher | Feb 3, 2022 | Barn, Black History, DCHS Program, Del. Co. Hist. Society, History
From Slavery to Freedom, and Underground Railroad Sites Tuesday, February 15 at 7pm Location: The Barn at Stratford (click for map) About This Event This program will feature the history of African Americans who lived and worked in Delaware County and northern...
by Richard Fisher | Aug 5, 2021 | Black History, In the Media
Ohio Wesleyan University: ‘Back Porch’ sculpture is a symbol of Black life on campus Paul Comstock ThisWeek A sculpture that commemorates a meeting place for Black students attending Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware has been erected outside the university’s...
by admin | Apr 15, 2021 | Black History, DCHS Program, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events, History
Collins Banks store, which was located on South Liberty Street Learn the history of the Second Ward, a culturally rich corner of our city Tour Dates and Times May 1st (Sat)& 2nd (Sun) 1:00 pm, 2:30pm , 4:00 pm Van Tour This van tour of old Delaware will share the...
