Preserving the past of Powell and Liberty Township, inspiring our future
Program Details
Title
Irena Carpenter's Journal
Presenter
Sherry Carmichael
Date/Time
5/18/2026 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Summary
The Irena Carpenter Journal is a historical fiction account of the Nathan Carpenter family’s 1801 journey from New York to the banks of the Olentangy River—before the area became Liberty Township in Delaware County. Inspired by historical records, the journal offers a woman’s perspective on the trek, following Irena as she leaves the familiarity of settled life for the woodland wilderness, traveling with her husband and their ten children to become the first family to settle in what became Liberty Township. Written by Sherry Carmichael, the journal comes to life in a video presentation in which she portrays Irena. The video was produced by Allen Miller and will be shown during the program.
Venue
Municipal Building Community (East) Room
Street
47 Hall St
City
Powell, 43065
Parking
Parking lots are on the north side of the building. The entrance to the community room is to the left of the main entrance as you face the building