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Local Religion and Urban Legends
Presentor(s): Sherry Carmichael
2025 is the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Powell United Methodist Church. As part of the celebration, Powell-Liberty Historical Society volunteer, Sherry Carmichael, presented Local Religion and Urban Legends. Included are a summary of some of the history of Liberty Township, background of some of the early churches, and the key individuals who developed the area amd formed the churches. The presentation concludes with a personal remembrances of Sherry's involvement in the church as a child. Music Credits: Light the Way by Ian Kelosky Content ID: UBCLXMD8Y4OHN5LK
Videographer: Allen Miller
Jun-17-2025
Irena Carpenter's Journal
Presentor(s): Sherry Carmichael
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
Videographer: Allen Miller
Jul-21-2022
History of Early Schools
Presentor(s): Sherry Carmichael
Sherry Carmichael's presentation of a brief histroy of schools and schooling from pioneer times to the present. The video is primarily intended for elementary school students but is of interest to all.
Videographer: Allen Miller
Apr-27-2021
Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Powell
Presentor(s): Sherry Carmichael
Video of the stops on Sherry Carmichael's walking tour of downtown Powell that is offered every summer. Learn about some of the key point in the history of the city.
Videographer: Allen Miller
Mar-13-2021
One Room School Districts of Liberty Township
Presentor(s): Sherry Carmichael
A presentation made by Sherry Carmichael to the Olentangy Rotary on January 28. 2021 via Zoom. The presentation reviews the development of the Olentangy Local School system with emphasis on the origin of one room schools. Pictures of the buildings in their current state are included.
Videographer: Zoom Recording
Jan-30-2021
Martin-Perry House
Presentor(s): Abbi Ogilbee
Introducing children to the history of the Martin-Perry House in Powell, Ohio. This video was produced as part of Abbi Ogilbee's Girl Scout Gold Award project
Videographer: Jeffrey Ogilbee
Nov-20-2020