Westerville has a rich and varied history. It was the site of Underground Railroad activity, the Westerville Whiskey Wars and the printing headquarters of the worldwide recognized Anti-Saloon League of America.
The Local History Center at the Westerville Public Library is committed to preserving and sharing that history through collections of material of local and national interest.
Explore the rich and varied history of Westerville, Ohio with self-guided tours of the city's cultural, historical and architectural heritage. Learn more.
Interested? Download the app or view the web version. Both options are free. Learn more.
Experience Westerville's past through the themed exhibitions of artifacts on display in the Local History Center. Learn more.
Dec 16, 6:30pm - 8pm
Age: General Audience
Jan 11, 2pm - 4pm
Age: 12-18 years
Jan 13, 3pm - 4:30pm
Age: 18 + up, General Audience
Jan 14, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Age: 12-18 years
Mon - Sat: 9am - 6pm
Closed on Saturday: 1-2pm
Closed on Sunday
Available by appointment.
110 S. State Street
Westerville, OH 43081
Map & Virtual Tour
Note: You can enter the Local History Center via the mallway of the library, near the State Street entrance.
Visitors are welcome anytime during business hours.
localhistory@westervillelibrary.org
614-882-7277 x5010
Find a wealth of artifacts, photographs and newspaper articles.
9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
1 p.m. - 6 p.m.