by admin | Jul 16, 2018 | Barn, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events, History
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...
by admin | Jun 20, 2018 | Barn, DCHS Program, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events, History
MARK TWAIN RETURNS T0 DELAWARE In the 1890’s Mark Twain gave a lecture at the Delaware Opera House. A Special Appearance and Lecture Sunday July 8 at 2PM at The Barn at Stratford, 2690 Stratford Rd., Delaware Expect an enjoyable afternoon of the priceless humor and...
by admin | Jun 10, 2018 | Events, History
Franklinton Historical Society Promoting interest in Franklinton history…nurturing a sense of pride in the Franklinton area Renaissance of Green Lawn Abbey 6:30 pm Wednesday, June 20, 2018 by Kate Matheny, President Columbus Cemetery Association For decades, Green...
by admin | Jun 5, 2018 | Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events, First Friday, History
The Delaware County Historical Society participated in Main Street Delaware’s First Friday event on June 1, with information about “ghost signs”. Ghost Signs are hand-painted advertising signs from days gone by that are still visible high up on the walls of downtown...
by admin | May 15, 2018 | Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events, History, This Place Matters
Celebrating National Historic Preservation Month Here is one of the most iconic structures in Delaware. This landmark, located at 20 West Central Avenue, was built in 1878 as the Delaware County Sheriff’s Residence and Jail. Shown in the photo are Delaware...
by admin | May 14, 2018 | Barn, DCHS Program, Del. Co. Hist. Society, Events, History
The Delaware County Historical Society presents The History of Railroads in Delaware County Wednesday, June 13 at 7pm – The Barn at Stratford This entertaining and informative program is back by popular demand. Given by featured speaker Jack Hilborn, one of the...
