Upcoming Programs and Events
"Irena Carpenter's Journal"
presented by
Sherry Carmichael
at Municipal Building Community (East) Room
Monday May 18, 2026
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Description:
The Irena Carpenter Journal is a historical fiction account of the Nathan Carpenter family’s 1801 journey from New York to the banks of the Olentangy River—before the area became Liberty Township in Delaware County. Inspired by historical records, the journal offers a woman’s perspective on the trek, following Irena as she leaves the familiarity of settled life for the woodland wilderness, traveling with her husband and their ten children to become the first family to settle in what became Liberty Township. Written by Sherry Carmichael, the journal comes to life in a video presentation in which she portrays Irena. The video was produced by Allen Miller and will be shown during the program.
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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"Walking Tour of Downtown Powell"
presented by
Sherry Carmichael
at Martin-Perry House
Monday August 17, 2026
7:00 PM - 9:43 PM
Description:
Sherry Carmichael will 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.
After the tour we will meet in side yard of the Martin-Perry House for ice cream and conversation.
Reservations are required for this program and will open at 8:00 AM on 8/3/2026. Check back then. You will be able to reserve online, by email, or by phone.
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Recent Programs and Events
Paul Revere
Brent Carson as Paul Revere
Description:
Brent Carson, dressed as Paul Revere, addressed a full house on April 20, 2026. Brent provided an educational and very entertaining review of the many contributions that Paul Revere made to the American struggle for independence. Unknown to most in the audience, Revere's contributions extended well beyond his famous midnight ride. See the video of the program for more.
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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.
