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

In the spring of 1941, Worthington residents joined city dwellers and suburbanites across the land in a national experiment. In an act of patriotism and unity, they would try to grow their own vegetables and fruit.

As we social distance our way into 2020, efforts to roll out the U.S. decennial Census questionnaire are well underway. You've likely already received your letter from the U.S. Census Bureau describing the various ways you can get counted.

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

The Arnold Sports Festival will convene in Columbus this March. While most central Ohioans know of the international national fitness convention-- and, of course, its founder, Arnold Schwarzenegger-- they may not realize that Arnold has a strong tie to Worthington.

Our May exhibit explores the history behind the murals that were displayed at Old Worthington Library for over 20 years.

Are you doggone tired of hot weather? Cool down with our August exhibit, which celebrates the history of Worthington's canine friends.

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.

In a nod to Women's History Month, our March exhibit focuses on one woman from Worthington history: Mary Johnson Sessions, whose patronage helped establish the Columbus Museum of Art.

Worthingtonians have a history of convening in the spirit of service and celebration, and in support of common causes.

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.

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.

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

Since 1999, Worthington has been sister cities with Sayama, Japan. Our February exhibit celebrates this cross-cultural friendship.

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.

As we enter a new decade, it is tempting to wonder what the future might hold. New year, new you, new Worthington-- the possibilities are endless!

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.

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.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Chalk Dust on My Shoulder, a memoir by Worthington High School teacher Charles G. Rousculp. The book, which was published in 1969, went on to win the 1970 Ohioana Book Award for best nonfiction by an Ohio author.

This month, Northwest Library is 20 years-old! Step inside our April exhibit to look back on two decades of library services.

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

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.

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

With the crisp, cool days of autumn just around the corner, it’s time to gather up your banners and seat cushions and head down to the stadium to cheer on your favorite football team: Worthington!

Senior portraits, group photos and the ever-popular candid snapshot-- yearbooks are as much a part of American high school culture as Friday night football and the prom. Our September exhibit pays homage to nearly a century of the yearbook tradition at Worthington Schools.

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

For over 80 years, Worthington was home to a residential psychiatric treatment program. 2016 marks the 100-year anniversary of the founding of Harding Hospital; learn more by browsing our August exhibit.

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.

Autumn is officially here, and with it every apple-lover's favorite time of year. Our October exhibit celebrates the history of an orchard that operated north of Worthington for nearly 50 years: the Brown Fruit Farm.

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.

National Library Week is April 8-14, and what better way to celebrate than by looking back at the 215-year history of libraries 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!

February is here, and with it the promise of spring as predicted by the whims of a large ground squirrel. This month's Worthington Memory exhibit celebrates the annual spectacle that is Groundhog Day.

As the City of Worthington considers the proposed redevelopment of the Shops at Worthington Place, take a look back at the six-decade history of Worthington's mall.

The United Methodist Children's Home (UMCH) campus was once a hub for children's services in central Ohio. But when the campus ceased to provide residential services in 2010, the site and its use became the center of extensive community debate in Worthington.

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.

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.

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.

Seventy years ago this month, central Ohio got its first professional theater, Playhouse on the Green. Our June exhibit looks back on the summer stock company.

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

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.

Even before the days of 24-hour news cycles, editors sometimes had to stretch their imaginations to find topics on which to report. As the sleepy days of summer set in, kick back and relax with this gallery from Worthington’s past newspapers of odd, silly or just plain funny headlines.

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.

Got yarn? Our July exhibit celebrates the skill Worthington residents have shown through the decades with needlework, knitting, sewing, quilting and other fiber arts.

As the weather warms and the open road beckons, take a trip down memory lane via this exhibit of Worthington's vehicular history. Just be sure to observe the rules of the road as you go!

Food is the way into the hearts of many, with diners looking for experiences that range from the nostalgic to the adventurous.

As the final ferocious battles of World War I raged through the fall of 1918, distracted Worthington residents fretted about the fates of the some 50 local men who fought overseas. Another invisible, but just as deadly, foe would soon amplify their fears.

The absence of foliage and clarity of the air in wintertime may extend your line of sight-- and you can see even further in this collection of aerial photographs taken high above Worthington. These images span decades, representing the landscape across the 1950s, '60s, '70s and '90s.

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.

As Worthington's mayor for 14 years, Harvey Minton made a lasting impact on the community and its residents. Our September exhibit is a tribute to his many contributions to Worthington.

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.

The area of Linworth includes parts of western Worthington as well as the city of Columbus. Step inside this month's exhibit to learn more about the history of this neighborhood, including how it got its unique name.

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.

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.

When "Swim time!" rang out over the loudspeaker for the very first time on Sunday, August 15, 1954, Worthington families could finally take the plunge in their own community pool.

The Olentangy River is a familiar facet of Worthington's topography, winding its way through the western portion of the city's bounds.

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.

Before there were police forces, early Ohio towns relied on justices of the peace to maintain law and order. Our June exhibit explores some of these early representatives of the law.

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.

Rush Creek Village turns 70 years old this year. Our September exhibit pays homage to this one-of-a-kind neighborhood.