Current & Past Exhibitions

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different items and artifacts from the Westerville collection based on a central theme, including descriptions and historical content.

Current Exhibits - featured

The World of William Fouse

As the 1st Black graduate of Westerville High School and Otterbein University, Fouse broke barriers. But that's just part of his story.

Current Exhibits - featured #2

Ohio Women Vote: Exhibit

Through the stories of Ohio and Westerville women, celebrate women's efforts to seek and advance their rights with ten questions.

Current Exhibits

Ohio Is Home to Ancient Earthworks

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

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)

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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.

Past Exhibits

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

Cookbook Club: Women's History Month

Mar 20th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Make dishes from a cookbook with recipes perfect for celebrating Women's History Month.

Westerville Cemeteries

May 16th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Discover the history of cemeteries in Westerville.

Racial Equity: 101 Workshop (Ages 12-18)

Apr 29th | 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Learn about racial equity and gain tools to be effective change agents in your community.

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.
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