Delhi Historical Society

Next Program - Holy Chow with Joanne Giovanna Trimpe

Monday, February 13, 7 p.m. Delhi Park Lodge

Cincinnati Westsider and Head Chef at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral shares her favorite recipes just in time for Valentine’s Day!  Includes door prizes and food samples.  Joanne will sign copies of her cookbook “Holy Chow” which will be available for purchase.

Some people cook just because they need something to eat. Some people cook because it is a way of making a living. Joanne cooks because she loves to cook. She loves to create new dishes or add a new touch to an old dish.

Joannes cooking has spanned three continents. She was born and learned to cook in Venezuela where, as a teenager, she prepared the evening meal for her working parents. She learned to love Italian foods when she spent two years in Italy with her grandparents, and, since marrying, she has lived in Cincinnati where she cooked for her husband Mike, and three sons, Anthony, Sean and Alex. Now that her sons are grown, Joanne cooks for anyone who needs her services. She caters for crowds at receptions and benefits and for private parties.

March 12

“Ohio River Floods” by Janice Forte of the Cincinnati History Museum

Why did the early settlers of Cincinnati choose a flood plain on which to build their cabins?  Learn how people in the tri-state area have been affected during major floods, including the Flood of 1937.  How did residents cope when industry, transportation and even public utilities were curtailed?  And what are federal and local governments doing now to control flooding.

April 9

  “Ruth Lyons” by Mike Martini

Ruth Lyons was a pioneer radio and television broadcaster in Cincinnati and is generally credited with inventing the daytime talk show, and eventually a TV empire.  Mike Martini operates a museum of local television history and has quite the memories and memorabilia of Ruth Lyons.  

May 14

“History of Cincinnati Amusement Parks” by William Frank of the Cincinnati History Museum

  Travel back in time to learn about the famous amusement parks in Cincinnati. From the swimming beaches on the Ohio River to the trolley amusement parks.  Then join Mr. Frank as he takes you on a stroll through Coney Island and LeSourdesville Lake and then on to the area’s newest park – King’s Island.

June 11

“A Bicentennial History of Green Township” by Joe Flickinger

Covering 200 years of history, author Joe Flickinger will discuss his book “A Bicentennial History of Green Township: Uncovering a Jewel in the Crown of the Queen City, 1809-2009.”   This book celebrates the history and heritage of Green Township, and its journey from isolated frontier wilderness to being one of the largest townships in the state of Ohio.

September 10

“Thumbs Up America:  Americans At War” by Dean Smittle

Air Force Colonel Dean Smittle served in both the U.S. Army and Air Force in key leadership positions.  He now works as the military analyst for FOX19 Morning News and the Jim Scott Morning Show on WLW Radio and is an adjunct faculty member at Cincinnati State.      

 Oct 8

“Music of the Civil War” by Hills of Kentucky Dulcimer Club

John and Nancy Trokan and Sister Rose Marie Hewitt

In the midst of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, the Hills of Kentucky Dulcimer Club seeks to honor those who were involved by performing civil-war era music with U.S. folk instruments whose creation dates back to the same time-period. During the war, music played an important role on both sides, issuing marching orders, inspiring patriotism, and boosting morale. A rare aspect of Civil War history that has not been extensively recorded is the important contribution of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati. Over thirty sisters served as Civil War nurses in several states including Ohio, Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee. Some sisters kept invaluable journals describing their experiences. Joining the Hills of Kentucky Dulcimer Club is Sister Rose Marie Hewitt, SC who will share selected readings from the civil war journals, providing unique insight into important historical events.

Nov 12

“William Howard Taft” by the William Howard Taft National Historic Site

From the time of his birth in 1857 until he embarked on a political career that would win him the two highest offices in the nation, William Howard Taft lived here, surrounded by family and what his mother called "inspiration to everything that was good."  Hear from a Park Ranger the story of Taft and his family as they lived in Cincinnati.