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 [...]

Sheep Pastures to Progress is Worthington’s community-wide outdoor art and history installation celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. From April–October 2026, painted sheep silhouettes—created by local artists, schools, and organizations—will appear throughout the city, turning Worthington into a walkable gallery that highlights our past and imagines our future. The Society’s sheep, designed by artist Niki Gnezda, reflects [...]

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 [...]

Worthington History Walk is an outdoor gallery in the historic district featuring 22 historical photographs from the Worthington Historical Society archive that picture Worthington throughout its almost 250-year existence. The History Walk will be on view May through October and is brought to you as part of Ohio’s America 250 celebrations and is a partnership [...]