Exhibits

Friday, November 1, 2024

Although written history of the city of Worthington began in 1803, the history of people in central Ohio extends for thousands of years before that. Our December exhibit explores the history of Native Americans in the Worthington area, both before and after the city's founding by white settlers.

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Dive into the History of Worthington's Community Pool

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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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Celebrate Spring with Worthington Memory

Spring is in the air! We invite you to celebrate both National Poetry Month and the long-awaited arrival of spring buds and blossoms by looking through some of our scrapbook and news items that feature gardens and poetry.

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A Look Back at Worthington's Weekly Newspapers

When "ThisWeek Worthington News" ceased publication after its January 26, 2023 issue, 98 years of local, weekly newspapers in Worthington ended. Our March exhibit looks back on decades of Worthington's newspapers.

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Remembering James Lorimer, Worthington Mayor and More

For 52 years, Jim Lorimer served as mayor, vice-mayor and city councilman of Worthington. Even more remarkable is that these are just a few of his many achievements. Our January exhibit is a tribute to Lorimer, who made a lasting impact on Worthington, Columbus and the sports world.

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Local Ads Are Signs of the Times

At the end of a long year and into the next, it’s nice to break up winter holiday stress with some levity. In pursuit of just that, please enjoy the following medley of advertisements published in the "Worthington News" between 1925 and 1963.

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