Each Wednesday in March and April, the Orange Johnson House will welcome guests for tours at 1 pm on a drop-in basis. Reservations will not be required! Admission will be $5 per adult, $3 per child 6 - 16 and is free for children five and under. Members are free. Sunday tours can still be [...]

“I Do, But Not In White!” Non-traditional Wedding Gowns The Old Rectory, Beginning March 12th Take a different look at wedding attire by visiting the Old Rectory parlor beginning in March. Whether the brides who wore these dresses were choosing a practical alternative, perhaps to wear on their wedding trip, or for other occasions, or [...]

The Worthington Historical Society is looking for interested candidates to join our 2025 Docent class. Volunteers lead scheduled guided tours of the Orange Johnson House throughout the year. Additionally, docents are able to participate in education events such as Worthington History Days for our district’s third graders, and other special events throughout the year. Training [...]

Thursday, April 17th, 5-8 pm Society Members, please join curator Sue Whitaker on Thursday, April 17th for a guided tour of the Doll Museum, highlighting the 2025 exhibit “Around the World in 80 Dolls”. Featuring travel dolls from the early 1900s collected by Helen Schoedinger, the display reflects the values and pride of people and [...]

Fridays and Saturdays, April 18th-May 24th, 12 - 4 pm From April 18th to May 24th, the Worthington Historical Society’s art collection will be featured at High Road Gallery. As the country approaches the 250th anniversary of declaring its independence in 2026, this is an appropriate time to reflect on the history of Worthington over more than [...]