Welcome, teachers! Schedule a history experience for your students with the Westerville History Museum and Hanby House.
Interested in something different? Please contact us to discuss options: 614-882-7277 option 7 or museum@westervillelibrary.org.Â
Tour Options for Grades K-5
Hanby House + Historic Uptown
Students will visit Hanby House and take a guided walking tour of historic Uptown Westerville.
- Availability: Mornings only
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (1 hour 15 minutes per experience)
- Distance for Walking Tour: 1 mile (approximately)
- Start Time: Start at 9:45 or 10am
- Lunchtime: 12:15 or 12:30pm (Tip: Many schools prefer to pack lunch for a picnic in Alum Creek Park North.)
- Considerations: Hanby House has stairs and some uneven surfaces.
- Instructions: To prepare for your visit, read these instructions.
Important Note: To ensure a safe, well-run experience for large groups (56 students or more), your tour must be booked on a Wednesday or Friday.
Historic Uptown only
Students will take a guided walking tour of historic Uptown Westerville.
- Availability: Mondays only
- Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Distance: 1 mile (approximately)
- Instructions: To prepare for your visit, read these instructions.
Hanby House only
Students will visit Hanby House.
- Availability: Mondays only
- Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Considerations: Hanby House has stairs and some uneven surfaces.
- Instructions: To prepare for your visit, read these instructions.
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.
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.
McVay History Trail [COMING SOON]
Bring the past to life with a history trail at McVay Elementary School. Learn the history of the neighborhood and surrounding area.
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Created by Central Ohio artist Dexter Komakaru as a part of the America250 Mural Project
America250 Mural Project
This summer, visit 12 large-scale murals that highlight under-told chapters of Westerville’s history, created by Ohio artists.
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McVay History Trail [COMING SOON]
Bring the past to life with a history trail at McVay Elementary School. Learn the history of the neighborhood and surrounding area.
Mural highlights Muscogee Nation students in Westerville
Jun 12, 2026
Created by Central Ohio artist Dexter Komakaru as a part of the America250 Mural Project
America250 Mural Project
This summer, visit 12 large-scale murals that highlight under-told chapters of Westerville’s history, created by Ohio artists.
Public Opinion: Beyond the Headlines in Westerville
Become an investigative journalist to uncover the stories behind the most gripping headlines and heated debates in Westerville history.
