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.
View images and listen to audio recordings at each stop.
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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.
Schedule a History Experience
Teachers, schedule a history experience for your K-12 students. Options: historic Uptown walking tour, Hanby House, classroom presentations.
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.
Bringing Home Anti-Saloon League Items with $13,827 Grant
Nov 14, 2024
After more than 50 years, it’s time to bring more than 600-linear-feet of materials back to the library and museum.
Ohio Women Vote: Exhibit Opens January 3, 2025
Through the stories of Ohio and Westerville women, celebrate women's efforts to seek and advance their rights with ten questions.
Schedule a History Experience
Teachers, schedule a history experience for your K-12 students. Options: historic Uptown walking tour, Hanby House, classroom presentations.
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.
Bringing Home Anti-Saloon League Items with $13,827 Grant
Nov 14, 2024
After more than 50 years, it’s time to bring more than 600-linear-feet of materials back to the library and museum.
Ohio Women Vote: Exhibit Opens January 3, 2025
Through the stories of Ohio and Westerville women, celebrate women's efforts to seek and advance their rights with ten questions.
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.
