Powell Liberty Historical Society

A window into the past of Powell and Liberty Township

Our Unwritten History in Stone

Date
September 16, 2024, 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Title
Our Unwritten History in Stone
Speaker
Steve Schenck
Venue
Adventure Park Recreation Facility
260 Adventure Park Drive
Powell, OH 43065

Summary


An engaged audience listened to Steve Schenck provide a brief description of what archeaology is, why prehistoric people came to Delaware County, the chronology of the eras and the types of artifacts associated with each era, and the evidence that prehistoric people had occupied the region. The talk included numerous photographs of artifacts and the materials used to fabricate the objects. The talk was supplemented by Steve's extensive collection of artifacts that he has found in the Central Ohio region.
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Steve Schenck Talks With Attendee

Videos

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Title:   Our Unwritten History in Stone - Slides and Narration

Presentor:   Steve Schenck

Description:   Steve Schenck, a life-long resident of Delaware County and Liberty Township and 45 year member of the Archaeological Society of Ohio discusses 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 provides 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. This video includes the slides show with Steve's narration. Music Credit: Nocturnal Written and performed by Stephen Keech Content ID: YG2JOBYGHVPPRGOZ

Videographer:   NA

Title:   Our Unwritten History in Stone - PiP

Presentor:   Steve Schenck

Description:   The recording of Steve Schenck's presentation had technical issue and could not be used. This video is a temporary substitute until the presentation can be rerecorded. It uses a picture-in-picture format with a thumbnail video superimposed on the presentation slides. The superimposed video contains framing, focusing, and exposure aids and is not color corrected or graded but it does show Steve as he interacted with the screen and the audience. We apologize in advance for the quality and for any inconvenience. Watch for the updated video in the near future. Steve Schenck, a life-long resident of Delaware County and Liberty Township and 45 year member of the Archaeological Society of Ohio, discusses the earliest people to visit and explore Delaware County and Liberty Township Ohio 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 provides 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. Music Credit: Nocturnal Written and performed by Stephen Keech Content ID: 6HSQPWKB6GLMP7OT

Videographer:   Allen Milller

Photos

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Some of the Audience
Steve Making His Presentation
Knife Made From Colorful Flint Ridge Flint
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