Powell Liberty Historical Society

Irena Carpenter's Journal

Sherry Carmichael

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.

Powell History Via a Tour of the Powell Cemetery

Sherry Carmichael

Sherry Carmichael, long time Powell resident, will lead us through the Powell Cemetery, highlighting graves of many Powell residents who played significant roles in the development of Powell. A brief introduction to the history of Powell is presented through the eyes of some of the area's key ancestors. Reservations are required this event. Reservations will open at 8:00 AM on June 2, 2025, and will remain open until the tour is full. Reservations may be accessed via a link on the home page of the website, www.powellhistory.org. The tour will start promptly at 7:00 PM from the Martin-Perry House, 103 East Olentangy Street which is directly across from the Grace Drive intersection at E. Olentangy St..

Walking Tour of Downtown Powell

Sherry Carmichael

Sherry Carmichael will once again lead us on a walking tour of downtown Powell. Highlighted will be many historic buildings, interesting anecdotes, and Sherry's personal remembrances of growing up in "old Powell" in the 1950s and '60s. We will leave promptly at 7:00 PM from the Martin Perry House, 103 East Olentangy Street, located on Powell Road (Rt. 750) at Grace Drive. Reservations are required. Reservations will open at 8:00 AM on July 7, 2025 and can be made via a link that will appear on the home page of the website, www.powellhistory.org, at that time.

Walking Tour of Downtown Powell

Sherry Carmichael

Sherry Carmichael will lead us on a walking tour of downtown Powell. Many historic buildings will be highlighted along with interesting anecdotes about the area and Sherry's personal remembrances of growing up in "old Powell" in the 1950s and '60s. We will leave promptly at 7:00 PM from the Martin Perry House, 103 East Olentangy Street, located on Powell Road (Rt. 750) at Grace Drive. After the tour we will meet in side yard of the Martin-Perry House for ice cream and conversation.