Powell Liberty Historical Society

A window into the past of Powell and Liberty Township

Programs Videos

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Newark Earthworks

Brad Lepper from the Ohio History Connection and the Ohio Humanities Council describes the Newark Earthworks, the Hopewell Culture that built them, some of the efforts to preserve them through the years and the recently successuf efforts to have them established as a World Heritage Site. It is a very informative and entertaining presentation. Music credit: "Be Like Water" by Basketcase Content Code ID: BHOVP8IYCQFKPQ2R

Presentor(s):   Brad Lepper

Videographer:   Allen Miller

Mar-21-2024


Delaware County Sports

Brent Carson, retired history teacher and long time Delaware County Historical Society volunteer, provides an interesting and often humorous presentation about the early days of sports in Delaware County. Highlighted are many pictures of facilities and teams from the early 1900s through today and interesting anecdotes about school related sports before it became the big business it is today. Music credit: "August" by Dario Benedetti Content Code ID: IMMCRQWN9KTZUON8

Presentor(s):   Brent Carson

Videographer:   Allen Miller

Oct-16-2023


Libraries on Horseback

Linda Foster, retired teacher and history enthusiast, tells about the Libraries on Horseback Project, a WPA (Works Progress Administration) program that delivered books to remote regions in the Appalachian Mountains between 1935 and 1943. This was an important effort to bring books to remote regions that otherwise had little access to books. Music Credit: "Dialogues" by Rest and Settle Content Code ID: ORLQRXNZELXBTS7H

Presentor(s):   Linda Foster

Videographer:   Allen Miller

Aug-21-2023


Then and Now

This video contains a series of photographs of sites around Powell and Liberty Township in years past and the same sites today. Together they show how the area has changed and how, in some instances, the evidence of the past is still visible. No narration. Music credits: "After the Rain" by Ian Kelosky Content ID Code: QYUBKEENGBQGI4WR "Changing Colors" by Sounds Like Sander Content ID Code: 2BNKIQQFQBTNHUQ2 "Going Home" by Anthony Catacoli Content ID Code: DFC0JDN0LA4VFJKG

Presentor(s):   NA

Videographer:   NA

Aug-10-2023


History of Powell and Liberty Township

The first white family to settle permanently in what became Liberty Township, Delaware County, Ohio arrived in 1801. Using pictures, this video briefly traces the development of the area by highlighting a few key events. Music Credit: "Reason for Living" by Alsever Lake Content ID Code: DQGWTCJTNP2SC9G9

Presentor(s):   Allen Miller

Videographer:   NA

Apr-09-2023


Serpent Mound - An Icon of Ancient Ohio

Brad Lepper, Senior Archaeologist, Ohio History Connection World Heritage Program, describes the Serpent Mound located in Adams County Ohio and various studies performed over the years to try to determine its origin and age. Music credit: "Light the Way" by Ian Kelosky Content ID Code: BHMGEU8JF1V5ERX9

Presentor(s):   Brad Lepper

Videographer:   Allen Miller

Mar-18-2023


How I Spent My Honeymoon With Martha Washington

Ron Foth Jr. takes us on a tour of the Presidential libraries and museums that he has visited and explains the story behind the title. Music Credit: "Hail to the Chief" by the US Marine Corp. Band

Presentor(s):   Ron Foth, Jr.

Videographer:   Allen Miller

Feb-19-2023


History of the Liberty Presbyterian Church

Tracy Scott presented the history of the Liberty Presbyterian Church that dates back to 1810. She also pointed out key features on the grounds and showed and discussed key features of the barn sanctuary. Misic credit: "Sigh of Relief" by Moment Content ID Code: JOAZNXNERVFNWN66

Presentor(s):   Tracy Scott

Videographer:   Allen Miller

Jan-29-2023


Powell In the Civil War - The Halls

Video of Mandy Henning's presentation for the November 14, 2022 program. The focus is on the Hall family that sent seven sons to the civil war with only five returning. General civil war history is also included. Music Credit: "Quiet Desperation Part 1" by JCar Content Code ID: W25M12LIOGWC9AKR

Presentor(s):   Amanda Henning

Videographer:   Allen Miller

Nov-23-2022


Life on the Big Bear Farms

Diane Cordial and her daughters Cathy, Anne, Carolyn and Marilyn describe growing up on the Big Bear Farms and life in Powell in the 70's, 80's and 90's. Diane's husband Chuck was the farm manager from 1961 until it closed in 1996. Music Credit: "Chasing Horizons" by Dreamlamp Content ID Code: IGWDKYC19R3RPIKM

Presentor(s):   Diane Cordial and Daughters

Videographer:   Allen Miller

Oct-09-2022


Irena Carpenter's Journal

Sherry Carmichael portrays Irena Carpenter, the matriarch of the first white family to settle in Delaware County, as she describes her family and their moves from Connecticut to central New York and then in 1801 to what became Liberty Township. Music credit: "Dreamstrider" by Cody Martin Content ID Code:: XCU6YRMTJP66BJVE

Presentor(s):   Sherry Carmichael

Videographer:   Allen Miller

Jul-21-2022


Beyond Peter Rabbit

Linda Foster describes the many fascinating facets of Beatrix Potter's life including the origin of Peter Rabbit and many of her other books.

Presentor(s):   Linda Foster

Videographer:   Allen Miller

May-09-2022


Meet a French Voyageur Fur Trader

Tim Kreps becomes Henri, a French Voyageur fur trader, as he shares many trade artifacts and many stories of the Voyageur. You will hear the music of the jaw harp, hear the crack of a flintlock rifle, and see starting a fire with flint and steel, Music Credit: "We Will Last" by Alsever Lake Content Code ID:: TMOMV3DRPI0TJMNC

Presentor(s):   Tim Kreps

Videographer:   Allen Miller

Apr-18-2022


History of the Columbus Zoo

Dr. Michael Kreger, VP of Conservation and Sustainablility at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium presented the History of the Columbus Zoo, 1927 - 2022. Major events in the development are highlighted with numerous anecdotes about zoos in general and the Columbus zoo in particular.

Presentor(s):   Dr. Michael Kreger

Videographer:   Allen Miller

Mar-14-2022


For the Love of Chocolate

Recording of Gretchen Curtis' presentation for the February 14, 2022 program titled "For the Love of Chocolate". The program was prerecorded for presentation at the scheduled time. Gretchen discussed the history of chocolate, where and how it is grown and harvested, its introduction as a treat for the wealthy and how it became more widely distributed for the enjoyment of people around the globe.

Presentor(s):   Gretchen Curtis

Videographer:   Allen Miller

Feb-14-2022


Honoring Veterans of Powell and Liberty Township

Video prerecorded on November 1, 2021 for the November 8, 2021 program honoring veterans. The presenters are Marilyn Battin, Amanda Henning, and Sherry Carmichael. Veterans from the Revolutionary War to current day are highlighted with interesting anecdotes and photographs.

Presentor(s):   Marilyn Battin, Amanda Henning, and Sherry Carmichael

Videographer:   Allen Miller

Nov-08-2021


Interview with Don Bell

An interview with Don Bell conducted by Carole Wilhelm on June 25, 2021 for the September 2021 Program. Don grew up in Powell and attended the Powell School all 12 years. He has many humorous anecdotes about Powell in the '30s and '40s.

Presentor(s):   Don Bell

Videographer:   Allen Miller

Sep-06-2021


Don Bell Interview - Extras

A few extra clips from the Don Bell interview, not included in the main video, that reveal more of Don's personality.

Presentor(s):   Don Bell

Videographer:   Allen Miller

Sep-06-2021


Walking Tour of the Powell Cemetery

A video of the walking tour of the Powell Cemetery hosted by Sherry Carmichael. The tour highlights the first burial (Sherry's great, great, great grandfather) and several other significant former residents of Powell with highlights of Powell history along the way.

Presentor(s):   Sherry Carmichael

Videographer:   Allen Miller

Jun-28-2021


All Men Should Be Free

Dr. Ronald St. Pierre portrays the Rev. John Rankin as he delivers an address to the Ohio Anti-Slavery Society in 1851.

Presentor(s):   Dr. Ronald St. Pierre

Videographer:   Allen Miller

May-10-2021


A Look at Ohio's Historic Barns

Video recorded for Dan Troth's presentation about timber framed barns focusing on restoration and relocation of barns from the 1800s.

Presentor(s):   Dan Troth

Videographer:   Allen Miller

Apr-12-2021


The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History

March 8, 2021 presentation by Dr. Alice Frasier describing the 1918 pandemic with comparisons to Covid 19. The similarities of the two pandemics are reviewed and some of the differences between the two viruses are presented.

Presentor(s):   Dr. Alice Frasier

Videographer:   Allen Miller

Mar-07-2021


100 Miles Downstream

Presented by Brett Carmichael for the Feb. 8, 2021 Powell-Liberty Historical Society program. The presentation was recorded on Feb. 3 and made available for viewing on Feb. 8. The Portsmouth, Ohio "100 Mile House" is a little known gem in southern Ohio, recently nominated for the National Registration of Historic Places. Learn how the property received its moniker, the connection to Ohio River navigation, and its surprising connection to Delaware County.

Presentor(s):   Brett Carmichael

Videographer:   Allen Miller

Feb-07-2021


Homefront Knitting Supported WW I and WW II Troops

Gretchen Curtis' presentation for the November 9, 2020 program prerecorded on November 3, 2020. Gretchen describes the fascinating role that knitting played in supporting our troops. The emphasis is on WW I and WW II but earlier wars are also included.

Presentor(s):   Gretchen Curtis

Videographer:   Allen Miller

Nov-09-2020


The Story Behind the Stories

Presentation by Linda Foster for a virtual program. Recorded on October 7, 2020 for our October 12, 2020 program. The program covered the roles of key individuals in the development of children's and teen literature in the early 20th century.

Presentor(s):   Linda Foster

Videographer:   Allen Miller

Oct-11-2020


History of the Liberty Township Fire Department

Battalion Chief Jim Reardon presented the history of the Liberty Township fire department from the early '90s to the present.

Presentor(s):   Jim Reardon

Videographer:   Allen Miller

Mar-09-2020


Area High School Students Work Toward Gold and Eagle Awards

Presentation by Abbie Oglibee and Gavin Bull describing girl and boy scout programs leading to the Gold Award for girls and Eagle for boys.

Presentor(s):   Abbie Oglibee and Gavin Bull

Videographer:   Allen Miller

Feb-11-2020


Gavin Bull's Slides for Scouting Program

Slides with audio from Gavin Bull's presentation February 10, 2020. Gavin describes the journey through scouting culminating in the Eagle award.

Presentor(s):   Gavin Bull

Videographer:   Allen Miller

Feb-10-2020


2019 Walking tour of downtown Powell

Video of the Walking Tour of Downtown Powell courtesy of Bud Cahill.

Presentor(s):   Sherry Carmichael

Videographer:   Bud Cahill

Aug-12-2019


Historic House and Garden Tour

Video of Carole Wilhelm's presentation at the July 2019 program. The formation of the Powell Liberty Historical Society, restoration of the Martin-Perry House, and the long-term relationship with the Powell Area Garden Club are addressed.

Presentor(s):   Carole Wilhelm

Videographer:   Allen Miller

Jul-08-2019


Historic House and Garden Tour - Slides with Audio

The presentation slides used at the July 8, 2019 program with recorded narration. The presentation addressed the formation of the Powell-Liberty Historical Society, rennovation of the Martin-Perry House, and development of the gardens by the Powell Garden Club.

Presentor(s):   Carole Wilhelm

Videographer:   NA

Jul-08-2019


Hyattsville, "A Railroad Town": the village, the man and his house

Sherry Carmichael's History of Hyatts presentation from June 10, 2019. The presentation covers the formation of Hyatts in northern Liberty Township and traces its development to the present day.

Presentor(s):   Sherry Carmichael

Videographer:   Allen Miller

Jun-10-2019


The Story of the Historical Marker Database

Presentation by Jose Prats, May 13, 2019. The Historical Marker Database documents the location and contents of historical markers throughout the US and the world. Jose conceived the idea of the database, developed it, and is responsible for its maintenance and operation.

Presentor(s):   Jose Prats

Videographer:   Allen Miller

May-13-2019


The Four Corners and the Railroad Crossing

Police Chief Gary Vest remembered 23 years of service to Powell.

Presentor(s):   Gary Vest

Videographer:   Allen Miller

Apr-08-2019


A Ride on the C D & M (Columbus, Delaware and Marion Railroad Company)

Jack Hilborn's presentation recorded at the Martin-Perry House July 9, 2018 Lighting conditions are not optimal. Approximately the first half is exposed for the room and the screen is not visible. The screen is somewhat more visible in the second half but the speaker and the room are underexposed.

Presentor(s):   Jack Hilborn

Videographer:   Allen Miller

Jul-09-2018