The Barn at Stratford in Delaware, OH, offers you the unique experience of holding your wedding event in an authentic and historic 1840s barn. Owned by the Delaware County Historical Society, The Barn at Stratford and the beautiful grounds surrounding the venue allows for weddings and receptions alike. Our venue is traditional with authentic rustic elegance. Your guests will feel relaxed and cozy no matter the season of year. Our intuitive team of organized professionals will charm your guests and leave them with lasting memories of your event. This spacious barn can accommodate up to 175 for a seated dinner, more for an open house style event. There is ample space for a dance floor and DJ to keep the party going. The barn includes heat & air conditioning, a prep kitchen, indoor bathrooms, and recently updated dressing suite for your convenience and comfort. Our staff are dedicated to each event's intricacies. From the moment you begin planning in our venue until the day of your event, you will benefit from our experience and consideration. We have fixed cake mis-haps, rearranged flowers, picked up a father of the bride with a flat tire, even spray painted a dirt mole-hill green to blend into photographs better! They offer personalized and professional services to suit your budget, style and need. They offer carefully curated packages that combine beauty, elegance, and entertainment. The location also presents endless opportunities for photographs. Every photo, smile, footstep and memory made in the premises contributes to the ongoing legacy. By booking your event with them, you will also be supporting historical preservation and education. This land began as a settlement for Indigenous People, it was parceled as payment for service in the Revolutionary War and later settled as the homestead you see now. The main house is now a museum which can be open for tours during your event. It stands overlooking the village of Stratford, a mill town. In the 19th century, the barn not only housed 75 Belgian and Percheron horses but became the famed, as Garth's Auctions with the original iconic stone end barn that the Stratford village would be known for. There is something so romantic and timeless about beginning the rest of your lives on a property that has witnessed so much history. Step back in time as you step into your future. Your celebration helps preserve local history at this unique and beautiful venue.