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.
Whiskey Wars: New Perspectives
Jul 10th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Get a fresh look at this old story to mark the 150th anniversary of the Whiskey Wars in Westerville.
Dry Capital of the World: Exhibit Opening
Jun 2nd, All day
Delve into items on display from a massive Anti-Saloon League collection for the first time since returning from the Ohio History Connection
Williams Grill: Exhibit Opening
Jun 2nd, All day
Examine nearly a century of innovation and social change through the lens of this beloved Westerville restaurant.
Williams Grill: Ice Cream Social
Jun 27th | 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Enjoy family-friendly activities, view the new museum exhibit & eat ice cream as we look back on this historic restaurant scene.
Whiskey Wars: New Perspectives
Jul 10th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Get a fresh look at this old story to mark the 150th anniversary of the Whiskey Wars in Westerville.
Dry Capital of the World: Exhibit Opening
Jun 2nd, All day
Delve into items on display from a massive Anti-Saloon League collection for the first time since returning from the Ohio History Connection
Williams Grill: Exhibit Opening
Jun 2nd, All day
Examine nearly a century of innovation and social change through the lens of this beloved Westerville restaurant.
Williams Grill: Ice Cream Social
Jun 27th | 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Enjoy family-friendly activities, view the new museum exhibit & eat ice cream as we look back on this historic restaurant scene.
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.
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.
