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.
Exhibit delves into star symbolism in Westerville history.
Oct 29, 2026
COMING SOON - Learn how people in Westerville have used stars to shape traditions, build community, and explore what it means to be human.
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.
Exhibit delves into star symbolism in Westerville history.
Oct 29, 2026
COMING SOON - Learn how people in Westerville have used stars to shape traditions, build community, and explore what it means to be human.
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.
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.
