Illuminated Shopping – Shop Open

Old Rectory 50 West New England, Worthington, OH, United States

The Shop at the Old Rectory will be open extra hours on Wednesday, Dec. 3rd from 6-9 pm for Illuminated Shopping. This longstanding tradition in historic Old Worthington includes live holiday music, festive luminaries lining High Street, and local retailers open late. There will be a horse drawn carriage and a DJ spinning holiday tunes. [...]

Orange Johnson Christmas Open House

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

Enjoy “An Old Time Christmas” at the Orange Johnson House! Sunday, December 14th, 1 pm – 4 pm The Worthington Historical Society invites you to enjoy the spirit of the holidays at the Orange Johnson House on Sunday Dec. 14th! We look forward to welcoming you and your guests to stroll through the house on [...]

Winter Closure 2025-26

Old Rectory 50 West New England, Worthington, OH, United States

The Shop and Doll Museum at the Old Rectory will be closed beginning December 21st, 2025, and will reopen in February 2026. The Orange Johnson House can be booked by request will resume normal reservations in spring 2026. Thank you for your support!

Reopening Feb. 11th

Old Rectory 50 West New England, Worthington, OH, United States

On Wednesday, February 11th the Doll Museum and Shop at the Old Rectory will reopen for 2026 with special exhibit, "American Icons". Make plans to visit this spring! Shop & Doll Museum Hours: Wednesday – Friday, 1-4 pm Saturday, 10 am-2 pm General admission fee applies; members are free. We look forward to seeing you [...]

Lunch & Learn: Honoring Worthington’s Women of Influence

McConnell Arts Center 777 Evening Street, Worthington, United States

Friday, March 13th, 12:00-1:30 pm McConnell Arts Center, Master Classroom 777 Evening Street $25 per person, register at worthingtonhistory.org Join the Society for a program to celebrate Women’s History Month in March.  Enjoy a box lunch and hear from Historical Society speakers who will share the stories of women who’ve made significant contributions to Worthington, [...]