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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Celebrate Spring with Worthington Memory

Monday,
April 3, 2023
9:30am

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

Monday,
March 6, 2023
9:30am

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

Friday,
January 6, 2023
9:30am

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

Friday,
December 9, 2022
9:30am

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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Worthington, Open for Business

Friday,
November 11, 2022
9:30am

With many looking toward a busy season of holidays, the month of November has become strongly associated with shopping. Black Friday, Cyber Monday and more offer opportunities to take advantage of all that retail has to offer.

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Student Life in Worthington, First Edition

Thursday,
September 22, 2022
11:41am

October's arrival means the new school year is in full swing, bringing with it a new slate of social and academic activities. Recent students of Worthington Schools may feel busier than ever, but their predecessors were active, too!

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Shining a spotlight on Worthington's theater community

Thursday,
September 1, 2022
9:30am

All the world's a stage, and Worthington is no exception. Residents have long unleashed their creativity and entertained the public by performing in classic plays, ballets and high school theater productions.

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Celebrate Juneteenth with Worthington Memory

Wednesday,
June 1, 2022
9:30am

Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. It's been observed on June 19 since 1866, and in 2021 was recognized as a federal holiday. Step inside to learn more about the holiday, as well as Worthington's response to slavery and its nearly 160-year aftermath.

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Picture Worthington's History During Walk

Monday,
May 2, 2022
9:30am

This spring, take a stroll through Worthington's past on the Picture Worthington: History Walk. This outdoor gallery features 15 posters of enlarged photographs displayed on buildings along High Street's historic district.

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Pranks in Worthington and the Fools That Pulled Them

Friday,
April 1, 2022
9:00am

As the fourth month of the year rolls around, many mark its beginning with jokes, pranks and outright ridiculousness. April Fools' Day is an opportunity for people to get creative, and even sneaky, to have a laugh with friends or family.

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Down on the Farm

Tuesday,
March 1, 2022
9:30am

Do thoughts of spring have you craving planting season and digging your hands into the soil? Our March exhibit is a nod to the many farms and farmers who made up Worthington's agrarian past.

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Celebrate Valentine's Day with Worthington Memory

Tuesday,
February 1, 2022
9:30am

It's February: the month of cupids, flowers and those chalky little heart candies with messages for your sweetheart. Our exhibit bids homage to Valentine's Day with an assortment of romances from Worthington's history.

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Popular Sport Hooks Locals

Monday,
January 3, 2022
9:30am

For a sport with such a glamorous, larger-than-life reputation, basketball sprang from remarkably humble beginnings. Our January exhibit takes you on a spin through decades of Worthington's basketball history.

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Worthington Memory's Greatest Hits, 2021 Edition

Wednesday,
December 1, 2021
9:30am

As the year winds down, a fresh crop of Best of 2021 lists are popping up all over. Worthington Memory is jumping on this bandwagon with a look back at some of our most popular scrapbook items of 2021.

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Worthington's Writers

Wednesday,
October 20, 2021
6:42pm

If you have any literary affinity whatsoever, you're probably aware November is National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo. Each November, aspiring and established authors alike sit down to hammer out an entire draft for a novel in just one month.

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Haunted Worthington

Monday,
October 4, 2021
9:30am

Every town has its own unique collection of ghost stories and lore, and Worthington is no exception. Chances are you've strolled by a haunted building on a walk through the downtown area.

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Teens in the Community

Wednesday,
September 1, 2021
9:30am

Teens have been seen making an impact in the Worthington community for decades. Many people look back on their own teen years with nostalgia, while others remember them as a time they are glad to have moved past.

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Slow News Day

Monday,
August 2, 2021
9:30am

The hectic pace of the current news cycle makes it hard to imagine, but in days gone by Worthington's newspaper editors and reporters sometimes had to stretch to find topics on which to report.

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