Powell Liberty Historical Society

Walking Tour of Downtown Powell

Sherry Carmichael

Sherry Carmichael will once again 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. Reservations are required. Reservations will open at 8:00 AM on June beginning July 29, 2024, and can be made via a link that will appear on the home page of this website at that time.

Our Unwritten History in Stone

Steve Schenck

If you ever found an “arrowhead” or know someone who did, you might have wondered about its origin. Steve Schenck, is a life-long resident of Delaware County and Liberty Township and long-standing member for 45 years of the Archaeological Society of Ohio. He will discuss the earliest people to visit and explore Delaware County and Liberty Township beginning nearly 14,000 years ago. Who were the first people to visit Liberty Township & Delaware County? Where did they come from? How did they survive and evolve? What evidence did they leave? The discussion intends to provide a glimpse into the lives of these people and their cultures that came and inhabited our township and county. Evidence and examples of their existence will be presented as well as actual artifacts to see.

Tour of 80 E. Olentangy St., the former E.J. Sharp House

Gretchen Bonasera

Julian Sharp was a prominent business person in Powell who, along with his son-in-law, operated the hardware store on the NE corner of Olentangy and Liberty Streets. He resided at 80 E. Olentangy St. when the Martins occupied the Martin-Perry house. The house has been restored and expanded for use as a private business. The interior was restored to truly appreciate the beauty of the two original fireplaces, gorgeous sun porch, and intricate woodwork around the staircase. A trove of fun bottles found in the walls of the basement during the restoration will also be highlighted. The tour will start promptly at 7:00 PM. We will meet first at the Martin-Perry House, 103 East Olentangy Street which is directly across from the Grace Drive intersection at E. Olentangy St.. We will then cross the street as a group to visit 80 E. Olentangy St.