South Delaware - The First 135 Years

2690 Stratford Road,Delaware OH 43015

17 May, 2022

Description

Learn about the development and exciting transformation of the southern area in the city of Delaware. On Tuesday, May 17, the Delaware County Historical Society will present a free program on the history of the southern area of the city of Delaware. Titled “South Delaware - The First 135 Years”. This program will be presented by Delaware County Historical Society volunteer, Watson Walker Jr. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in History, a master’s degree in Guidance & Counseling, and was a longtime educator, counselor and administrator at Columbus State Community College. He chairs the Historical Society’s Inclusion and Diversity Committee. He has written numerous books on African Americans and will share his research about notable residents, businesses, schools and churches of this area. Watson serves as President of the Delaware County Genealogical Society. The program will be held at the Barn at Stratford, 2690 Stratford Road in Delaware, beginning at 7pm. Seats may be reserved through EventBrite which can be accessed on the DCHS website – www.DelawareOhioHistory.org