Exhibits

Thursday, May 1, 2025

A Spring Fling

Prom season is upon us! Take a stroll through this month's exhibit to view the finest fashions from decades past.

The prom (short for "promenade") had its beginnings in the late 1800s as dances held at New England colleges to teach students proper etiquette. The tradition caught on with the high school set after parents and teachers thought that such dances might confer similar good manners on the younger crowd. By the middle of the 20th century, the prom had officially become part of the high school experience.
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Remembering Worthington's Zip Code Day (4-30-85)

Tuesday,
April 1, 2025
9:30am

Forty years ago this month, Worthington celebrated Zip Code Day. Our April exhibit looks back at this first-of-its-kind celebration, which honored the history and importance of the U.S. Postal Service.

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Chaseland in the Spotlight

Friday,
January 31, 2025
9:30am

A Society wedding, two powerbroker families of industry and real estate, a factory rising from a farm: for a moment in the first decade of the 1900s, the "Chaseland" neighborhood seemed destined for a rapid ascent to fashionable prosperity.

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Celebrating 70 Years of the Polio Vaccine

Monday,
December 30, 2024
10:22am

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the polio vaccine. Our January exhibit reflects on the local impact of this medical breakthrough.

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Remembering Jennie McCormick

Monday,
December 2, 2024
9:30am

Our December exhibit pays tribute to a legendary Worthington historian, Virginia (Jennie) Evans McCormick.

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Dive into the History of Worthington's Community Pool

Thursday,
August 1, 2024
9:30am

70 years ago this month, “Swim time!” rang out over the loudspeaker for the first time. On Sunday, August 15, 1954, Worthington families could finally take the plunge in their own community pool.

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Summer Fun in Worthington

Monday,
July 1, 2024
9:30am

Summer’s here, and it’s time for picnics, swimming pools and a good old-fashioned game of baseball. What have Worthington’s residents done to beat (or embrace) the hot weather through the decades? Have a look at our July exhibit to find out!

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Remembering Chief Fields

Wednesday,
May 22, 2024
12:14pm

From 1978 to 2012, Chief William (Bill) Fields, Jr. served Worthington as a firefighter, captain and battalion chief for Worthington Division of Fire and EMS. He passed away on May 3, 2024.

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Growing Green in Worthington

Monday,
April 1, 2024
9:30am

Since 1803, when its founders set aside land for a village green, open spaces and gardens have been an important part of life in Worthington.

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Worthington connected by first-class postal service

Friday,
March 1, 2024
9:30am

Today, we take for granted the ease with which we can contact our loved ones. We can make a telephone call, send an email or text, connect through social media-- all using a device we can carry in a pocket.

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Weathering Winter in Worthington

Thursday,
January 4, 2024
9:30am

With the heart of winter upon us, this month's exhibit focuses on scenes of dramatic January weather from Worthington's past-- from snowstorms to floods.

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Worthington's Winter Wonderland

Friday,
December 1, 2023
9:30am

The holiday season is upon us! This month's exhibit gives a nod to the ways, both traditional and unique, that Worthington residents through the decades have celebrated this special time of year.

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Movember: Celebrating the ‘Stache

Monday,
November 6, 2023
8:29am

What do handlebars and caterpillars have in common? Absolutely nothing. That is, unless you're referring to moustache jokes, in which case: everything!

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Undesign the Redline in Worthington

Monday,
August 14, 2023
11:38am

Our September and October exhibit explores the history and impact of decades of discriminatory housing practices in Worthington and central Ohio.

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"Park" Yourself in Worthington for Summer Fun!

Friday,
June 23, 2023
2:48pm

With July and August come summer's dog days and opportunities to hit the trails, gather at parks and explore Worthington's many recreational opportunities. In this exhibit, we will take a look at some of the ways residents kick back, relax and adventure.

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Worthington High School History: A Cheat Sheet

Thursday,
June 1, 2023
9:30am

With the renovation of Worthington’s high schools underway, this month’s exhibit looks back at the history of the two buildings, as well as the exciting changes on the horizon.

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Mental Health Awareness in Worthington

Monday,
May 1, 2023
11:46am

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a national movement established in 1949 to promote wellness by increasing awareness about the importance of mental health and fighting the stigma surrounding it.

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