Welcome, teachers! Schedule a history experience for your students with the Westerville History Museum and Hanby House.
Interested in something different? Please contact us to discuss options: 614-882-7277 option 7 or museum@westervillelibrary.org.Â
Tour Options for Grades K-5
Hanby House + Historic Uptown
Students will visit Hanby House and take a guided walking tour of historic Uptown Westerville.
- Availability: Mornings only
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (1 hour 15 minutes per experience)
- Distance for Walking Tour: 1 mile (approximately)
- Start Time: Start at 9:45 or 10am
- Lunchtime: 12:15 or 12:30pm (Tip: Many schools prefer to pack lunch for a picnic in Alum Creek Park North.)
- Considerations: Hanby House has stairs and some uneven surfaces.
- Instructions: To prepare for your visit, read these instructions.
Important Note: To ensure a safe, well-run experience for large groups (56 students or more), your tour must be booked on a Wednesday or Friday.
Historic Uptown only
Students will take a guided walking tour of historic Uptown Westerville.
- Availability: Mondays only
- Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Distance: 1 mile (approximately)
- Instructions: To prepare for your visit, read these instructions.
Hanby House only
Students will visit Hanby House.
- Availability: Mondays only
- Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Considerations: Hanby House has stairs and some uneven surfaces.
- Instructions: To prepare for your visit, read these instructions.
Options for Grades K-12
Westerville History in the Classroom
Bring history to life! Schedule a presentation for your classroom, organization, or group with an expert from the Westerville History Museum.
Topics include:
- Westerville Beginnings (30 min, Grades 1-5)
- Historic Places in Westerville (30 min, Grades 1-5)
- Westerville Black History (30 min, Grades 1-5)
- Prohibition: An American Issue (40 min, Grades 9-12)
Want to know more about the topics covered? Download the brochure.
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.
Current Exhibits
Experience Westerville's past through the themed exhibitions of artifacts on display. Walk-ins welcome during museum hours.
Schedule a History Experience
Teachers, schedule a history experience for your K-12 students. Options: historic Uptown walking tour, Hanby House, classroom presentations.
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Current Exhibits
Experience Westerville's past through the themed exhibitions of artifacts on display. Walk-ins welcome during museum hours.
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.
