The Worthington Historical Society is looking for interested candidates to join our 2026 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 [...]

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 $8 per adult, $5 per child 6 - 16 and is free for children five and under. Members are free. Sunday tours can still be [...]

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, [...]

Historic Neighborhood Series Bus Tour: "Historic District" Join a Society Docent for this bus tour highlighting historic homes, school sites, churches and commercial buildings found throughout the Historic District. You’ll learn how and where the earliest schools operated, as well as the remarkable contributions of the earliest pioneer men and women. Bring your imagination–some of [...]

Historic Neighborhood Series Bus Tour: "The Civil War Era and Worthington’s connection to the Underground Railroad" This tour explores Worthington’s rich Civil-war era history and its significant role in the Underground Railroad. Stops include the site of the first meeting of the local Anti-Slavery Society took place, Sharon Memorial Hall, the Morris Addition, St. John [...]