Curriculum Guides

Explore historical topics of local interest to third graders. Includes activity sheets and historical information about Westerville.

History of Education

From a barn to a one-room schoolhouse to a system with over 25 buildings, discover the changes in education from 1808 to today.

History of Transportation

From horse-drawn wagons to airplanes, discover the changes in transportation from 1800 to today.

Westerville Black History

Discover local Black historical figures' stories of courage, perseverance, creativity and how they shaped the history of Westerville.

Westerville History MuseumWesterville History Museum

Through historical collections and learning experiences, deepen your understanding of your community and its place in the world. From Underground Railroad activities to anti-alcohol efforts, the people who came before you have shaped the course of American history and given Westerville a unique legacy.
Through historical collections and learning experiences, deepen your understanding of your community and its place in the world. From Underground Railroad activities to anti-alcohol efforts, the people who came before you have shaped the course of American history and given Westerville a unique legacy.

Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting

Dec 4th | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Enjoy a night of holiday festivities and the Parade of Lights on State Street between Home and Plum Streets with dazzling lights.

The Revolutionary Legacy of the Free Press

Dec 12th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Explore how freedom of the press began as a concept and how it continues to take shape today with historian Joseph M Adelman.

Discover Archeology: Seeds of the Past (Ages 6-11)

Jan 20th | 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Explore native plants that people were growing thousands of years ago. Presented by Newark Hopewell Earthworks.

Westerville News & Public Opinion (1880-2005)

Explore Westerville's history with keyword-searchable digital access to this local newspaper.

Jackie B.

Jackie has made a career of working with communities to tell their stories and preserve their history.

Jim S.

Jim loves digging into the archives of historic maps and news in the Westerville History Museum.

Katy K.

Katy loves bringing history to life, getting hands-on with artifacts, and helping people discover meaning and relevance in the past.