On Display: June 2, 2025 - March 31, 2026
Examine nearly a century of innovation and social change through the lens of this beloved Westerville restaurant.
Originally a bakery and ice cream parlor, the business that became Williams Grill transformed over the years into a place of community building and connection.
The exterior of the College Ave. location of William's Grill..
The interior of Williams Grill on W. College Ave. with Clarence F. "Pete" Williams and John R. "Bud" Williams.
The Williams Grill ice cream truck outside the busines with J.R. Williams near the truck.
Museum Hours
Monday-Saturday: 9am-6pm
Closed on Saturday: 1-2pm
Closed on Sunday
Press Release
2 exhibits: Westerville's history of ice cream & whiskey
Jun 02, 2025
Local restaurateurs and advocates bring about innovation, social change, and the “dry capital of the world”.
Historic map will be preserved thanks to $4,999 grant.
Jan 06, 2026
This project is supported by federal Institute of Museum and Library Services funds, granted through the State Library of Ohio.
Ukrainian Culture in Central Ohio (Nov. 2025-Sept. 2026)
Nov 19, 2025
Dive into the world of Ukrainian culture with art inspired by folklore and oral histories of Ukrainian families in the Westerville area.
Log Cabins of Westerville (Nov. 2025-Sept. 2026)
Nov 19, 2025
Find out about the lost, surviving, and at risk log cabins from the 1800s to today.
Gary Gardiner Collection: Photos of Westerville (2004-)
Includes an estimated 2 million digital photographs of Westerville from Gardner's My Final Photo project.
Historic map will be preserved thanks to $4,999 grant.
Jan 06, 2026
This project is supported by federal Institute of Museum and Library Services funds, granted through the State Library of Ohio.
Ukrainian Culture in Central Ohio (Nov. 2025-Sept. 2026)
Nov 19, 2025
Dive into the world of Ukrainian culture with art inspired by folklore and oral histories of Ukrainian families in the Westerville area.
Log Cabins of Westerville (Nov. 2025-Sept. 2026)
Nov 19, 2025
Find out about the lost, surviving, and at risk log cabins from the 1800s to today.
Gary Gardiner Collection: Photos of Westerville (2004-)
Includes an estimated 2 million digital photographs of Westerville from Gardner's My Final Photo project.
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.
