169-year-old structure now popular wedding venue written and photos by Glenn Battishill – Delaware Gazette The Barn at Stratford has found new life under the leadership of the Delaware County Historical Society. The barn was built in 1848 and when it was donated to the historical society in 2010, it was in need of major […]
Continue Reading...The Barn at Stratford is a Reader’s Choice
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- Jun
- 2017
The Delaware Gazette 2017 Reader’s Choice Poll Has voted The Barn at Stratford #2 Banquet/Reception Facility The Barn at Stratford and the Delaware County Historical Society are honored by the Readers’ of the Delaware Gazette voting us a winning Banquet/Reception Facility. Venue Manager, Connie Hoffman and her team have worked hard to make every […]
Continue Reading...Underground no longer – This Week News
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- Feb
- 2017
Society’s re-enactments make sure county’s role in movement isn’t forgotten By THOMAS GALLICK THISWEEKNEWS.COM In the years when conductors shepherded fugitive slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad, Delaware County was home to multiple stops. The Delaware County Historical Society wants to use re-enactments to make sure local students do not forget the area’s rich […]
Continue Reading...Wright and Moore/Farm Law Reception
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- Jun
- 2016
The Delaware Law Offices of Wright & Moore held a Farm Law Reception for their clients at The Barn at Stratford on June 2, 2016. Wright & Moore Law Co., founded in 1988, has a long involvement and commitment to Ohio agriculture. They take great pride in staying abreast of current agricultural law issues. The […]
Continue Reading...Busy remodeling at The Barn at Stratford
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- Apr
- 2016
Evan Kready of E.K. Property Services is one of the talented and creative people who have been working with The Delaware County Historical Society remodeling the historic 1840’s barn into The Barn at Stratford Event Venue.Evan says “I’ve been busy doing some remodeling at The Barn at Stratford. We’re using all reclaimed barn lumber for […]
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By Gary Budzak – The Delaware Gazette Thirteen local organizations asked Delaware County commissioners for Community Enhancement Grants at a work session on Wednesday. Members of the organizations asked the three commissioners to provide funding for them to put on events and to buy equipment. After each 15-minute presentation, commissioners asked questions of the organizations. […]
Continue Reading...Delaware Historical Society shows off oldest homestead in the county – Columbus Dispatch
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- Feb
- 2016
By Jim Siegel The Columbus Dispatch The Delaware County Historical Society took advantage of the warmest day of 2016 Saturday to show off to the public perhaps the most historic site in the county. The society celebrated the official opening of the Meeker Homestead and The Barn at Stratford with a steady stream of people […]
Continue Reading...Historic barn, house ‘wonderful gift’ to society
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- Feb
- 2016
Historical society plans $500,000 in renovations, but six weddings already booked in 1840s barn By Thomas Gallick The Delaware County Historical Society has found a way for brides and grooms to step into the past as they walk down the aisle. The society’s Barn at Stratford — formerly home to Garth’s Auctions — will host […]
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The Delaware County Historical Society has hired its first two full-time paid employees — an executive director and a venue manager. In preparation for the society’s planned operation of the Meeker Homestead, located at 2690 Stratford Road, the Historical Society has hired Donna Meyer as executive director. A former Historical Society board member, Meyer will […]
Continue Reading...Ohio Barns topic of Program
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- Jul
- 2014
Daniel Troth of GreenTech Construction, who has been studying barns for more than 25 years and is the president of the nonprofit group Friends of Ohio Barns, will discuss “Ohio Barns: Icons of Our Agrarian Past” at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 10, in one of those buildings: the Garth Oberlander Barn at Garth’s Auctions at […]
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