Delaware County Records Center

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.]