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.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (DVDs)

Learn about Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement with this collection of DVDs.

Ken Burns Collection (BingePass)

Explore America’s Greatest Stories with Ken Burns. Discover things you never knew about the people and events that molded our history.

Ukrainian Culture in Central Ohio (Nov. 2025-Sept. 2026)

Nov 19, 2025
Dive into the world of Ukrainian culture with art inspired by folklore and oral histories of Ukrainian families in the Westerville area.

Log Cabins of Westerville (Nov. 2025-Sept. 2026)

Nov 19, 2025
Find out about the lost, surviving, and at risk log cabins from the 1800s to today.

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.

Kaitlin S.

Kaitlin is passionate about helping the Westerville Public Library remain strong for future generations.
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