Self-Guided Walking Tours
Explore the rich and varied history of Westerville, Ohio with self-guided walking tours of the city's cultural, historical and architectural heritage.
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Uptown Westerville Historic Plaques: Walking Tour
Stop at 37 buildings featuring bronze plaques that honor and commemorate the historic value of this district. Distance: 2.5 miles.
Prohibition: Walking Tour
Stop at 18 sites to explore over 150 years of Westerville’s wet and dry history. Distance: 1.7 miles. Duration: 90 minutes.
Otterbein Cemetery: Walking Tour
Stop at 18 gravesites to hear stories about who called Westerville home over 100 years ago. Distance: 0.4 miles. Duration: 30 minutes.
State Street: Walking Tour
Stop at 21 locations in the Uptown area. Distance: 0.6 miles. Duration: 50 minutes.
Uptown Industry: Walking Tour
Stop at 9 locations along the bike trail through the former industrial heart of Westerville. Distance: 0.6 miles. Duration: 15 minutes.
Main Street: Walking Tour
Stop at 14 different locations from State St to Cleveland Ave. Walking Distance: 3.2 miles. Duration: 62 minutes.
College Avenue: Walking Tour
Stop at 10 different locations in the Uptown area. Walking Distance: 0.6 miles. Duration: 40 minutes.
Juneteenth at the Hanby House (Ages 8+)
Jun 21st | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Hanby House
Commemorate Juneteenth with a visit to Hanby House. This free program is presented in partnership with the Westerville Historical Society.
Williams Grill: 1887-1975
Examine nearly a century of innovation and social change through the lens of this beloved Westerville restaurant.
Dry Capital of the World
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.
Juneteenth at the Hanby House (Ages 8+)
Jun 21st | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Hanby House
Commemorate Juneteenth with a visit to Hanby House. This free program is presented in partnership with the Westerville Historical Society.
Williams Grill: 1887-1975
Examine nearly a century of innovation and social change through the lens of this beloved Westerville restaurant.
Dry Capital of the World
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.
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.
