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Current & Past Exhibitions

May 11-June 1, 2025 - The museum will be closed in preparation for the launch of two new exhibits: Williams Grill: 1887-1975 and Dry Capital of the World.

During the closure, archival records - including yearbooks - will not be available to view in person. Limited research assistance may be available via phone or email.

Experience Westerville's past through the themed exhibitions of artifacts on display in the Westerville History Museum. Walk-ins welcome during regular museum hours.

Displays change periodically, showcasing different items and artifacts from the Westerville collection based on a central theme, including descriptions and historical content.

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.

Ohio Is Home to Ancient Earthworks

Nov 14, 2024

Between 1,600 and 2,000 years ago, people now referred to as the Hopewell Culture built enormous earthworks in the land we call Ohio.

Westerville Division of Water

Jun 24, 2024

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Westerville's water treatment plant. Special thanks to Westerville Division of Water.

Breaking the Ice: Trailblazing Women of Westerville

For over 200 years, women with passion, persistence, and courage have shaped the course of Westerville's history. (Virtual Exhibit)

Anti-Saloon League (Virtual Exhibit)

A national temperance organization with Westerville roots, learn how it influenced the US passage of the Prohibition Amendment.

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As the site of the Anti-Saloon League’s former headquarters, the Westerville History Museum works to preserve the history of the temperance movement, the passage of the 18th Amendment, and the Prohibition era.

As the site of the Anti-Saloon League’s former headquarters, the Westerville History Museum works to preserve the history of the temperance movement, the passage of the 18th Amendment, and the Prohibition era.

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Past Exhibits

2024-2025 - Ohio Women Vote

2024-2025 - The World of William Fouse

2024 - The Art of Propaganda

2022-2024 - Accidental History: Photographs of Westerville

2022-2024 - Welcome to the Table: Westerville's Potluck

2022 (January-June) - Hungry Planet: What the World Eats (traveling exhibit)

2021-2022 - City of Hope: Resurrection City and the 1968 Poor People's Campaign (traveling exhibit)

2019-2021 - Prohibition! Expectation vs. Reality

2017-2019 - Over There: A World War I Exhibit

2016 - Fashion from the Westerville Collection

2015 - World War II

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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.

Whiskey Wars: New Perspectives

Jul 10th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Westerville Public Library Uptown

Get a fresh look at this old story to mark the 150th anniversary of the Whiskey Wars in Westerville.

History

Dry Capital of the World: Exhibit Opening

Jun 2nd, All day

Westerville Public Library Uptown

Delve into items on display from a massive Anti-Saloon League collection for the first time since returning from the Ohio History Connection

History

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.

Whiskey Wars: New Perspectives

Jul 10th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Westerville Public Library Uptown

Get a fresh look at this old story to mark the 150th anniversary of the Whiskey Wars in Westerville.

History

Dry Capital of the World: Exhibit Opening

Jun 2nd, All day

Westerville Public Library Uptown

Delve into items on display from a massive Anti-Saloon League collection for the first time since returning from the Ohio History Connection

History

Upcoming Events

Meet the Staff

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.

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