On Display: June 2, 2025 - March 31, 2026
Fifty years ago, a massive collection of anti-alcohol brochures, books, posters, and correspondence was donated to the Westerville Public Library by the once known Anti-Saloon League (then headquartered next door). Delve into items on display for the first time since returning from the Ohio History Connection.
Find out how Westerville became the “dry capital of the world” through the efforts of the Anti-Saloon League in its heyday. Then make a print of your own using the typesetting tools as stamps. Display your print as part of the exhibit or take it with you as a souvenir.
Women working in the mail room of the American Issue Publishing Company, the publishing arm of the Anti-Saloon League
Williams Grill: 1887-1975 (Opens June 2, 2025)
Examine nearly a century of innovation and social change through the lens of this beloved Westerville restaurant.
Dry Capital of the World (Opens June 2, 2025)
Find out how Westerville became the “dry capital of the world” through the efforts of the Anti-Saloon League in its heyday.
Museum in a Box: American Indian Life & History
Teachers and students, enhance critical thinking skills and encourage engagement with history in exciting and creative ways.
Current Exhibits
Experience Westerville's past through the themed exhibitions of artifacts on display. Walk-ins welcome during museum hours.
Williams Grill: 1887-1975 (Opens June 2, 2025)
Examine nearly a century of innovation and social change through the lens of this beloved Westerville restaurant.
Dry Capital of the World (Opens June 2, 2025)
Find out how Westerville became the “dry capital of the world” through the efforts of the Anti-Saloon League in its heyday.
Museum in a Box: American Indian Life & History
Teachers and students, enhance critical thinking skills and encourage engagement with history in exciting and creative ways.
Current Exhibits
Experience Westerville's past through the themed exhibitions of artifacts on display. Walk-ins welcome during museum hours.
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.
