Powell Liberty Historical Society

Stagecoach Era in Central Ohio

Becky Cornett

Becky's presentation contains information about the canal system, steamboats, early trains, and how taverns/inns were the center of community life, post offices, and places to get the news of the world.  She shows Charles Dickens' travel route through Ohio - including Delaware (on the Sandusky Pike) - that shows how he took 3 modes of transportation. It's very instructive. 

President Rosecrans? Hometown Hero - What Might Have Been

Michael Wise

Mr. Wise portrays his second great-uncle, Captain George M. Wise, who served as Adjutant for the Union's 43rd Ohio Infantry Regiment, under Major General Rosecrans of Sunbury. He reviews Rosecrans' incredible life, successes, and failures. He will also discuss why his men loved him, and his stormy, disastrous relationship with Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton and Commanding General U.S.Grant. He will also reveal the intriguing story behind how Rosecrans was asked to be President Lincoln's running mate in 1864, and how Grant destroyed Rosecrans' military reputation.

Blue Grass

Rich Baker and Brent Davids