Powell Liberty Historical Society

10/22/2026

Family Fun Event!

Powell Liberty Historical Society
Special November Program
Saturday November 7, 2026
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Pioneer Encampment

RJ Basista, former Colonial Williamsburg reenactor, and his fellow reenactors will set up camp on the lawn of the Martin Perry House, at 103 E Olentangy St, demonstrating life on the Ohio frontier in the period after the Revolutionary War.

There will be something for all ages, including demonstrations, and educational hands-on activities for children.
Join us anytime between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Saturday November 7

Free & Open to the Public. Donations Appreciated.
Extra parking available in the shopping center lot across 103 E Olentangy St.

10/05/2026

Program Reminder

The Majestic Monarch: Metamorphosis and Migration

Speaker: Laura Moore

Venue: Municipal Building Community (East) Room

Address: 47 Hall St Powell

Dates and Time:
Monday, October 19, 2026 7:00 PM

The goal of this presentation is to provide an overview of the fascinating lifecycle of the Monarch butterfly and its amazing migratory instinct. Hopefully by gaining this understanding, we participate in the preservation of this species and ultimately increase its overall population.

Walk-ins are always welcome, but we ask that you make a reservation for this event. Please use the following link to make your reservation. powellhistory.org/Reservations/Index/207

09/22/2026

One of the old structures in Powell was torn down last week. In 1906, the Seventh Day Adventist Church was built. It later became a residence, then an office and finally a cigar store and lounge. The structure outlived its usefulness and was razed to provide much needed parking spaces. It lasted for 120 years!

09/08/2026

The History of Fast Food
Speaker: David Hogan

Venue: Municipal Building Community (East) Room

Address: 47 Hall St Powell

Dates and Time:
Monday, September 21, 2026, 7:00 PM

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 Castle and the Creation of American Food."

Walk-ins are always welcome, but we ask that you make a reservation for this event. Please use the following link to make your reservation: https://powellhistory.org/Reservations/Index/206

09/04/2026

OPEN HOUSE

Venue: Martin-Perry House

Address: 103 E. Olentangy St. Powell

Dates and Time:
Sunday, September 06, 2026 1:00 PM

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.

08/31/2026

Open House in September

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.

08/17/2026

Celebrating 40 Years
Powell Hair Design has been a cornerstone of our community since May 1986, when Pat Petty first opened his shop upstairs in the old schoolhouse on South Liberty Street. At the time, Pat’s business became an early licensed barber shop – another milestone in our growing town.
In 2008, the shop moved to its current home at 240 N. Liberty Street in the Liberty Square center, continuing to serve generations of Powell families.

Pat sold his interests to Jason Dow and his wife Katie in 2020, but he’s still behind the chair today. Jason had already spent years working alongside Pat before their move in 2008, building the foundation of the shop’s familiar feel. In 2021, they welcomed Charlie Cox into the barbershop family, strengthening the team and helping preserve the welcoming, “old-fashioned” atmosphere customers have loved for decades.

Today, Powell Hair Design remains a place where stories are shared, friendships are made, and tradition is kept alive – a true example of the long-standing business that helps define our community.

Here’s to 40 years of service, tradition, and familiar faces in Powell.

Pat Petty & Jason Dow of Powell Hair Design

08/02/2026

Walking Tour of Downtown Powell
Speaker: Sherry Carmichael

Venue: Martin-Perry House

Address: 103 E. Olentangy St. Powell

Dates and Time:
Monday, August 17, 2026, 7:00 PM

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 event and will open on Monday, August 3, 2026, 8:00 AM. A link to make a reservation will be available on our website ( powellhistory.org ) at that time.

07/21/2026

SPECIAL EVENT: 40th Anniversary Open House
Speaker: PLHS Volunteers

Venue: Martin-Perry House

Address: 103 E. Olentangy St. Powell

Dates and Time:
Sunday, July 26, 2026 2:00 PM

2026 is the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Powell-Liberty Historical Society. An open house will be held from 2:00 - 5:00 PM on Sunday July 26 to celebrate the anniversary. Stop by to tour the house, speak with Board members and Volunteers, and see some of the evidence of the progress the Society has made in preserving the history of Powell and Liberty Township.

NOTE: The correct time for the Open House is 2pm until 5pm

06/02/2026

Powell History Via a Tour of the Powell Cemetery
Speaker: Sherry Carmichael

Venue: Martin-Perry House

Address: 103 E. Olentangy St. Powell

Dates and Time:
Monday, June 15, 2026 7:00 PM

Sherry Carmichael, long time Powell resident, will lead us through the Powell Cemetery, highlighting graves of many Powell residents who played significant roles in the development of Powell. A brief introduction to the history of Powell is presented through the eyes of some of the area's key ancestors. The tour will start promptly at 7:00 PM from the Martin-Perry House, 103 East Olentangy Street which is directly across from the Grace Drive intersection at E. Olentangy St..

Reservations are required for this event. Please use the following link or our website to make your reservation. https://powellhistory.org/reservations/index/202