6:00 PM TOUR - 1913 Delaware Flood - Guided Walking Tours

42 East Winter Street,Delaware OH 43015

05 May, 2023

Description

Tours will be led by local historian and President Emeritus of the DCHS, Brent Carson, during Delaware’s “First Friday” event on May 5. Two tour options will be available – at 6:00 PM and at 7:00 PM, leaving from the southeast corner of East Winter Street and North Union Street. “We’ve all seen the blue Historic Flood High Water Markers around town. The March 1913 flood is a tragic part of our shared history, but it was an opportunity to learn and build a stronger, safer Delaware and Olentangy River watershed,” said Donna Meyer, DCHS Executive Director. “This tour is an opportunity to honor those lost and learn more about our town and the history that shaped it. We’re fortunate to have Brent, a knowledgeable local, share stories and point out key places impacted by this moment in history.” The event is open to the public at a cost of $15 for DCHS members and $20 for non-members. This program is made possible, in part, by Ohio Humanities, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Delaware County Historical Society is a non-profit organization committed to promoting, preserving and sustaining interest in the history of Delaware County, Ohio. In addition to regular educational programming for all ages, DCHS owns and curates exhibits at several historical sites, including Nash House Museum, Meeker Homestead & Museum and the Delaware Historic Jail & Sheriff’s Residence. Learn more, view event and exhibit schedules and find additional museum information at https://www.delawareohiohistory.org/. The organization also operates The Barn at Stratford event venue for weddings, corporate meetings, and other special gatherings. To learn more or book an event, visit https://barnatstratford.org/.