“Meet Harriet Evatt: Worthington’s Authoress”

Old Worthington Library 820 High Street, Worthington, Ohio

On display now, is an opportunity to "Meet Harriet Evatt", Worthington author, illustrator and artist in our newest display at the Worthington Room in the Old Worthington Library. Prodigious author of young children’s books as well as chapter books for youth, she was known for her engaging and creative stories that drew on what she [...]

Floral and Frilly: Slip Dresses of the 1930s

Old Rectory 55 West New England, Worthington, OH, United States

Sheer chiffon dresses mark the spirit of 1930s summer fashion, and five lovely examples are now on display in the Old Rectory parlor. The gowns are floral prints or flower decorated, and are fully lined with a separate slip or by a full lining of the garment. They are ruffled, sleeveless and have open necklines. [...]

Historic Neighborhood Series Bus Tour: Discover Dublin’s Past and its Worthington Connections

The Griswold Center 777 High St, Worthington, OH, United States

Bus Tour registration for Griswold Members begins on March 25th. Open registration begins on March 27th. Friday, May 3rd, 1:30-4:30 pm Join the Worthington Historical Society on this bus tour to visit Dublin, visiting the Dublin Historical Society's Fletcher Coffman Homestead. The site typifies American farm life of the 1800s and the tour will visit [...]

Lawn Games at the Orange Johnson House

Orange Johnson House 956 High St, Worthington, OH, United States

In partnership with Old Worthington North, the Orange Johnson House will have some lawn games on Saturday, May 4th from Noon-4 pm at Drive In with Driven. The parking lot adjacent to the Orange Johnson house will be utilized for the putt-putt course so parking will be limited. Come join the businesses of Old Worthington [...]

Historic Neighborhood Series Bus Tour: “Southern Gems”

The Griswold Center 777 High St, Worthington, OH, United States

Bus Tour registration for Griswold Members begins on March 25th. Open registration begins on March 27th. This bus tour will highlight and drive by the homes of two Worthington artists, a very old log cabin and a Lustron House while we visit southern neighborhoods outside the Worthington Historic quadrants. These neighborhoods include Riverlea, Davis Estates [...]