World War II: Through the Eyes of Veterans
2025-09-25 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | The Griswold Center, 777 High St, Worthington, OH, 43085, United States
Thursday, Sept. 25th, 7-8:30 pm
World War II: Through the Eyes of Veterans
The Griswold Center, 777 High Street
Free, Registration required through Parks & Recreation
Registration for this itinerary will open through Worthington Parks & Rec for Griswold members and residents on Aug. 18th.
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Tröndlin Fortepiano Turns Two Hundred! A Birthday Celebration
2025-09-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Orange Johnson House, 956 High St, Worthington, OH, 43085, United States
Sunday, September 28th, 2 – 4 pm
The Orange Johnson House
956 High Street
Free, Open to the Public
Join the Society for music, cake and good company as we host an open house to celebrate the Tröndlin fortepiano’s 200th birthday. Emily Foster, from the Ohio State School of Music, will present music in the sitting room in a performance throughout the afternoon made possible by support of the Worthington Women’s Club.
The sitting room will be open for the afternoon. Cake & lemonade will be served in the garden and visitors will be invited to relax and socialize on the property during the afternoon.

Morrow Mule at Worthington Tavern
2025-10-01 - 2025-10-31 | Worthington Tavern, 671 High St, Worthington, OH, 43085, United States
Morrow Mule at the Worthington Tavern
Specialty Drink Featured During October
Anytime during the month of October, stop in to the Worthington Tavern for a “Morrow Mule” specialty drink. The cocktail pays homage to Dr. Thomas Morrow, president of the Worthington Medical College in the 1830s, and patrons will receive a souvenir card telling his story when they order the drink. The Society will receive a portion of the proceeds!

Ghost Tours
2025-10-22 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-10-23 18:30 - 21:00 | Old Rectory, 50 West New England, Worthington, OH, 43085, United States
Wednesday & Thursday, October 22nd & 23rd
On this guided tour through the Historic District, guests will encounter ghosts of past Worthington residents spanning the last two centuries, each ready to tell their stories.
Tours begin every 15 minutes, beginning at 6:30 pm through 7:30 pm each night.
The tour will require ~0.5 miles of walking, and guests will be on their feet for 60 – 90 minutes. Walking shoes and flashlights are recommended. The tour will take place rain or shine, so bring an umbrella if rain is in the forecast! The tour is designed for guests 13 and older. Tickets are non-refundable. Tickets may be purchased for $20.00 online starting October 1st.

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Holidays on High - Shop Open
2025-11-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Old Rectory, 50 West New England, Worthington, OH, 43085, United States
Come visit us at the Shop at the Old Rectory and spend some time enjoying all of the merchants and activities in the area!

Registration for Children's Christmas at the Orange Johnson House
2025-11-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Orange Johnson House, 956 High St, Worthington, OH, 43085, United States
Children’s Christmas Registration
Monday, November 10th, 7 – 8 pm
Tuesday, November 11th, 7 – 8 pm
The Orange Johnson House, 956 High St.
Registration is coming up for a popular holiday tradition in Worthington! Children’s Christmas allows your children in grades 3-5 experience the Christmas holidays the old-fashioned way at the Worthington Historical Society’s Christmas program on Saturday December 6th, 13th or 20th from 4 pm – 8 pm.
Activities will include learning about school traditions, hearing Christmas stories, touring the Orange Johnson House, playing period games, making a craft, singing traditional songs, preparing and eating a typical early 1800s meal and receiving a gift from a very famous visitor.
Prior registration is required, and must be done in person only, and you may only register a child in your family. Cost per child is $35.00. Payment must accompany registration.
To volunteer to help with Children’s Christmas, please contact the Society.

Thanksgiving Closure
2025-11-26 - 2025-11-27 | Old Rectory, 50 West New England, Worthington, OH, 43085, United States
The Shop and Doll Museum at the Old Rectory will be closed Wednesday & Thursday, November 26th and 27th.
Normal hours will resume on Friday and Saturday, November 28th & 29th. Happy Thanksgiving!

Illuminated Shopping - Shop Open
2025-12-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Old Rectory, 50 West New England, Worthington, OH, 43085, 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.
Take the short stroll down New England Avenue to shop our antiques and consignment items! Lots of unique Worthington gifts and holiday decor, too.

Children's Christmas at the Orange Johnson House
2025-12-06 - 2025-12-20 | Orange Johnson House, 956 High St, Worthington, OH, 43085, United States
Children’s Christmas at the Orange Johnson House is a popular holiday tradition in Worthington! Children in grades 3-5 experience the Christmas holidays the old-fashioned way on Saturdays, December 6th, 13th or 20th from 4 pm – 8 pm.
Book online now!
Activities will include learning about school traditions, hearing Christmas stories, touring the Orange Johnson House, playing period games, making a craft, singing traditional songs, preparing and eating a typical early 1800s meal and receiving a gift from a very famous visitor.
Prior registration is required. Cost per child is $35.00.
If you have questions, please reach out to the Children’s Christmas Committee Chair, Dianne Hoover, at 614-888-2326. To volunteer to help with Children’s Christmas, please contact the Society at 614-885-1247.

Christmas Traditions: An Historic Holiday Tour
2025-12-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Orange Johnson House, 956 High St, Worthington, OH, 43085, United States
Thursday, December 11th, tours starting at 6:30 pm; reservations required
Join us for this special evening tour of the Orange Johnson House, beautifully decorated and aglow for Christmas. Delight in the stories shared by history interpreters about Christmas celebrations by Worthington’s founders in 1803, continuing through the 1800s and early 1900s. From Christmas stockings and trees to ghost stories and gift-giving, this tour will explore the traditions of the season!
Tickets may be purchased for $15.00 online using the link below. Tickets are non-refundable. Please note that the Orange Johnson House has several flights of stairs. Guests should be able to navigate steps and stand during portions of the tour.
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Orange Johnson Christmas Open House
2025-12-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Orange Johnson House, 956 High St, Worthington, OH, 43085, 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 a self-guided tour and enjoy festive holiday decorations.
The Society will collect non-perishable goods for the Worthington Resource Pantry. In lieu of an admission cost, guests are asked to donate one or more items to this valuable community program. While members receive complimentary visits all year long, we extend this invitation to donate items to our Society community as well.
PLEASE NOTE: The Orange Johnson House will close for tours after the Christmas Open House until Spring 2026.

Winter Closure 2025-26
2025-12-21 - 2026-01-04 | Old Rectory, 50 West New England, Worthington, OH, 43085, 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 will reopen in spring 2026. Thank you for your support!
