Upcoming Programs and Events
"Open House"
presented by
PLHS Volunteers
at Martin-Perry House
Sunday September 06, 2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Description:
Powell Liberty Historical Society is pleased to announce fall open house tours at the Martin Perry House, 103 E. Olentangy Street. We’ll be open from 1–4 p.m. on the first and third Sundays beginning in September.
Step inside this restored 1889 farmhouse and explore antiques, Victorian furnishings, and local memorabilia that tell the story of Powell and Liberty Township. Admission is free.
We invite you to stop by and discover the history that makes our community unique.
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"The History of Fast Food"
presented by
David Hogan
at Municipal Building Community (East) Room
Monday September 21, 2026
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Description:
David Hogan is a Professor of History at Heidelberg University. Hogan received his doctorate from Carnegie Mellon University, with an emphasis on American history, and a specialization in the food industry. He currently appears on the History channel’s “The Foods That Built America.” He has spent his career studying the food industry with a special focus on the fast food segment. He will share interesting stories from his numerous appearances on the History Channel's "The Food that Built America" series and his book, "Selling 'em by the Sack - White Casle and the Creation of American Food."
We request that you make reservations for this program. Please make your reservation online, by email, or by phone.
or call (614) 848-6210 or email service@powellhistory.org
If you call or email, be sure to leave your name, address, phone number, email address and the number of people in your group.
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Recent Programs and Events
Walking Tour of Downtown Powell
Age Is No Limit
Description:
It was touch and go with the weather for awhile, but it cleared and it was a beautiful evening for a walk around town. A full house enjoyed Sherry's stories and contributed anecdotes of there own as well.
Participants included two long-time residents of the area in wheel chairs and the four month old grandson of one of them. Age is not a barrier to participating in the tour.
If you missed the downtown tours or the cemetery tour this year, watch for announcements next Spring. We plan to offer the tours again next June, July and August. Watch for the announcements and make your reservations early.
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Acknowledgement
Grants from the Jack and Jane Van Fossen Fund of the Delaware County Foundation are gratefully acknowledged.
These gifts support maintenance of the Martin-Perry Homestead, upgrading our computer systems, and the ongoing pursuit of our mission.
