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Timeline Tuesday. This timeline of 1879-1880 below shows the events happening during the end of the 1870s, and leading into the 1880s in Delaware County. Many thanks to Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware County Historical Society and City of Delaware for the Our Shared History information

On this Memorial Day, we take a moment to reflect on the parades and ceremonies that have marked this significant occasion throughout history.

The images below capture the essence of the Memorial Day Parade from the mid-1950s in Ashley. In 1963, the Buckeye Valley High School Marching Band proudly represented their community by performing in the Radnor Parade. (Sources: The Delaware Gazette/DCHS Collection)

Timeline Tuesday. This timeline of 1878-1879 below shows the events happening during the late-1870s in Delaware County. Many thanks to Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware County Historical Society and City of Delaware for the Our Shared History information.

Timeline Tuesday. This timeline of 1876-1877 below shows the events happening during the mid-1870s in Delaware County. Many thanks to Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware County Historical Society and City of Delaware for the Our Shared History information.

Flashback Friday is celebrating Mother’s Day weekend with advertisements from the past. In 1968, a popular gift was giving her a new A-line dress to wear with her new hairdo. Of course, mom had to have new hosiery to go along with that new dress, so you would head to The Style Shop to get her in style for the season.

Don’t forget to have mom take the day off and have Mr. Tom’s Country Fixin’ Restaurant to do the cooking for her so she can feast like a queen and have her dessert back in 1981!
(Source: May 1968 and May 1981 The Sunbury News; Delaware County Memory)

Timeline Tuesday. This timeline of 1874-1876 below shows the events happening during the mid-1870s in Delaware County. Many thanks to Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware County Historical Society and City of Delaware for the Our Shared History information.

Timeline Tuesday. This timeline of 1871-1873 below shows the events happening during the early to mid-1870s in Delaware County. Many thanks to Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware County Historical Society and City of Delaware for the Our Shared History information.

Immerse yourself in history, April 30th from 6:30-7:30pm and learn How Ohio Won the Civil War. Experience the life of Captain George M. Wise, adjutant in the Union’s 43rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment under Sunbury’s hero, Major General William S. Rosecrans.

Captain Wise, portrayed by second great-nephew and Big Walnut Area Historical Society President, Mike Wise, will tell the story of Ohio’s contributions to the Union war effort to combat the Southern rebellion.

Registration is requested. Cost is free. Recommended for Grade 8-Adults. Click the following link to sign up: https://yourcl.libnet.info/event/15257140

There will be a door prize drawing and test your knowledge in a Civil War trivia game. Refreshments will be served, including some Civil War recipes.

[Image description: A man in Union Civil War Uniform stands in front of a United States Flag.]

Save the Date: Join us to learn about Oak Grove's Revolutionary War patriots!

Happy Earth Day! In April 1970, the first year for the acknowledgement of the event, Big Walnut High School students are seen marching with for environmental action. Big Walnut senior John Wetherbee, is shown leaning against a Volkswagen Beetle, known as a VW bug with the words “THIS BUG KILLS” written on it. Source: April 22,1970 The Sunbury News/Delaware County Memory 🌎