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.
Straw Rockets: Black History in Space
Feb 1st - Feb 28th | All day
Learn about Black pioneers of space history and make a straw rocket. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 & BLAST OFF!
Periodic Table of Black History
Feb 1st - Feb 28th | All day
Learn about Black Americans by exploring the Periodic Table of Black History. Complete matching activities and pick up a take-home packet!
Dry Capital of the World: Prohibition Archive in Westerville
Jan 23rd | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Learn the backstory about the Anti-Saloon League collection and how it became the Westerville History Museum. Topics will include more!!
Sacagawea Speaks! Native American Tales & Traditions
Nov 1st | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meet Sacagawea, a Shoshone Native American who traveled with Lewis and Clark and her baby, Pomp, as you share in Native American stories…
Straw Rockets: Black History in Space
Feb 1st - Feb 28th | All day
Learn about Black pioneers of space history and make a straw rocket. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 & BLAST OFF!
Periodic Table of Black History
Feb 1st - Feb 28th | All day
Learn about Black Americans by exploring the Periodic Table of Black History. Complete matching activities and pick up a take-home packet!
Dry Capital of the World: Prohibition Archive in Westerville
Jan 23rd | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Learn the backstory about the Anti-Saloon League collection and how it became the Westerville History Museum. Topics will include more!!
Sacagawea Speaks! Native American Tales & Traditions
Nov 1st | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meet Sacagawea, a Shoshone Native American who traveled with Lewis and Clark and her baby, Pomp, as you share in Native American stories…
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.
