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SUMMARY:St. John's Cemetery Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 10th\, 1 pm \nMeet at St. John’s Cemetery\, 700 High Street \nSt. John Episcopal Church and cemetery are the oldest in all of central Ohio\, founded in 1803. The first burial was of Abner Pinney in 1804\, 27 years before the church building was constructed. The last burial was Charles Edward Burr in 1882\, although Walnut Grove held its first burial in 1859. On this tour\, hear the stories of some of Worthington’s early pioneer families buried in this charming cemetery in the heart of Worthington.   \nGuests will walk along both gravel paths and uneven ground. In the event of thunderstorms or heavy rain the tour will be canceled. \n$5 Donation per person recommended.
URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/st-johns-cemetery-walking-tour/
LOCATION:St. John’s Cemetery\, Behind 700 High Street\, Worthington\, OH\, 43085\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T160000
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SUMMARY:Ohio Open Doors in Worthington
DESCRIPTION:Seven historic Worthington sites will take part in the Ohio History Connection’s event\, Ohio Open Doors\, on the afternoon of Sunday\, September 18th.  \nThe statewide event\, which takes place Fri.\, Sept. 9 through Sun.\, Sept. 18\, highlights historic buildings and landmarks across our state as they open their doors for events.   Explore fascinating places that reflect Ohio’s rich heritage. All Ohio Open Doors events are free and a full listing is available online at ohiohistory.org/opendoors. \n \nWorthington sites that will be open on September 18th include:\n\n\nThe Old Rectory/Worthington Historical Society: 1 – 4 pm; Behind the Scenes open house with seldom seen items from the collection on exhibit; 50 West New England Avenue\n\n\nThe Orange Johnson House/Worthington Historical Society: 1 – 4 pm; Visit the museum at an open house; Suzanne Newcomb will play the Trondlin fortepiano; 956 High Street\n\n\nSt. John AME Church Open House: 2 – 4 pm; St John African Methodist Episcopal Church was Worthington’s first African American church.  This building was constructed in 1914\, and the congregation was founded as Bethel AME Church in 1897; 682 Plymouth Street\n\n\nSharon Memorial Hall Open House; 1 – 3 pm; First built as the Wright residence in 1861\, this property came under the care of the Trustees of the Sharon Township Memorial in 1945.  The building retains many early features including fireplaces and staircase;  137 E. Granville Rd.\n\n\nSt. John’s Episcopal Church Open House\, 1 – 3 pm; Tour the church’s campus including the sanctuary\, cemetery and Township Hall; enjoy performances by the St. John’s choir and two pipe organs; 700 High Street\n\n\nMcConnell Arts Center\, 1 – 4 pm; Tour the on-site visual arts exhibition\, “Drawing the Line: Comic Artists of Columbus” in the building that once housed Worthington High School\, designed by architect Frank Packard; 777 Evening Street\n\n\nFlint Cemetery; “A Time To Remember”  event 2 – 3:30 pm; cemetery open all day; The COVID years have been stressful. Visit the Flint Cemetery as it provides time and space for you to reflect\, to remember\, to rejoice\, to mourn\, to grieve\, to find comfort\, to find a measure of healing.  A public reading of names of those we’ve lost will take place at 3:20 pm; \, 8187 Flint Road\, Columbus
URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/ohio-open-doors-in-worthington/
LOCATION:Worthington\, Ohio\, Worthington\, OH\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221002T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221002T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T143351Z
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SUMMARY:Life on the Farm\, Family Day at the Orange Johnson House
DESCRIPTION:This popular event at the Orange Johnson House is back! \nGoats\, lambs\, chickens\, ducks\, turkeys and rabbits\, and even a pig\, will take up residence on the Orange Johnson property on Sunday\, October 2nd. The Johnson family raised sheep\, and likely had some of the other animals that are coming to visit on their farm. “Bring the Farm to You” will join with the Society to allow visitors a chance to see and even touch the animals that provided the Johnson family with both food and fiber. Admission on this Sunday will include a visit with the animals and a look inside the Orange Johnson House where self-paced tours will be on offer.  In our lower level young visitors can try their hands building log houses and barns with Lincoln Logs\, fill the barn with animals the Johnsons might have had on their farm\, try on pioneer outfits\, read books about pioneer lifestyles\, and making quilt patterns with magnetic quilt piecing kits. \nAdmission Free! \nParking available in lot adjacent to the museum.
URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/life-on-the-farm-family-day-at-the-orange-johnson-house-2/
LOCATION:Orange Johnson House\, 956 High St\, Worthington\, OH\, 43085\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195145
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SUMMARY:Ghost Tour at Walnut Grove Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Book A Tour\n\n\nIn partnership with Walnut Grove Cemetery\nJoin the Worthington Historical Society under the moon for a tour at Walnut Grove Cemetery. Worthington residents spanning the centuries who have made Walnut Grove their final resting place will be out and about after dark to share stories.\nWalking shoes and flashlight are recommended. The tour will take place rain or shine (severe weather excepted)\, so bring an umbrella if rain is in the forecast! In the event of severe weather\, cancellation will be posted on our website by 6 pm. The tour is designed for guests 13 and older. Tickets are non-refundable.\nTickets may be purchased using the blue “Book Now” button for $15.00\, or at Fritzy Jacobs or The Shop at the Old Rectory. (Cash or Check only)\nphoto courtesy of Haunted History of Columbus\, Ohio
URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/ghost-tour-at-walnut-grove-cemetery-2/
LOCATION:Walnut Grove Cemetery\, Milton Drive\, Worthington\, OH\, 43085\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T200000
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SUMMARY:Registration for Children's Christmas at the Orange Johnson House
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Christmas Registration\nTuesday\, November 1st\, 7 – 8 pm\nWednesday\, November 2nd\, 7 – 8 pm\nThe Orange Johnson House\, 956 High St.\nRegistration 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 3rd\, 10th or 17th from 4 pm – 8 pm.\nActivities 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.\nPrior registration is required\, and must be done in person only\, and you may only register a child in your family. Cost per child is $25.00. Payment must accompany registration.\nTo volunteer to help with Children’s Christmas\, please contact the Society.
URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/registration-for-childrens-christmas-at-the-orange-johnson-house/
LOCATION:Orange Johnson House\, 956 High St\, Worthington\, OH\, 43085\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T160000
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SUMMARY:Orange Johnson Christmas Open House
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy “An Old Time Christmas” at the Orange Johnson House this year!\nDecember 4th\, 11th & 18th\, 1 pm – 4 pm\n The Worthington Historical Society invites you to visit the Orange Johnson House at 956 High Street in Worthington while it is decorated for the Christmas season.\nOnce again the Society will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Worthington Resource Pantry.  In lieu of an admission cost\, we invite guests to donate one or more items to this valuable community program.  While members receive complimentary visits all year long\, we extend the invitation to donate items to our Society community as well.\nPlease join us for an enjoyable afternoon of music and holiday merriment!\nPLEASE NOTE: The Orange Johnson House will close for Sunday tours after our last open house (except by appointment) on December 18th until Spring 2023.  Make sure to visit for the holidays!
URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/orange-johnson-christmas-open-house/
LOCATION:Orange Johnson House\, 956 High St\, Worthington\, OH\, 43085\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195145
CREATED:20191114T170913Z
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SUMMARY:Orange Johnson Christmas Open House
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy “An Old Time Christmas” at the Orange Johnson House this year on Sundays\, December 4th\, 11th & 18th from 1 pm – 4 pm.\nThe Worthington Historical Society invites you to visit the Orange Johnson House at 956 High Street in Worthington while it is decorated for the Christmas season.   Please join us for an enjoyable afternoon of music and holiday merriment! \nSunday December 11th our musical guests will be classical saxophonists Wes Miller & Andrew Kovaleski\, who will perform from 2 – 3 pm.  \nWes Miller holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Saxophone Performance from Bowling Green State University where he was a student of Dr. John Sampen. He has performed with the Tulsa Philharmonic\, Adrian Symphony\, Toledo Symphony\, Toledo Concert Band\, Columbus Symphony\, United States Navy Band Woodwind Quintet\, University of Kentucky Orchestra\, Bowling Green Philharmonia\, Lexington Philharmonic\, the Lancaster Festival Orchestra and the Westerville Symphony.  As one of the original members of the Black Swamp Saxophone Quartet\, Wes was a First Prize Winner in the 1992 Wind Division of the Fischoff Chamber Music Competition. He has also had the pleasure of participating in masterclasses with Claude Delangle (Paris Conservatory)\, Don Sinta (Univ. of Michigan)\, and Fred Hemke (Northwestern University). Additionally\, he was the adjunct replacement for saxophone professor\, Dr. Michael Cox at Capital University.  Currently he teaches private lessons\, plays soprano saxophone in the Black Swamp Saxophone Quartet and plays principal saxophone in the Ohio Capital Winds.\nAndrew Kovaleski is a classical saxophonist and piano technician in Columbus\, OH. He has performed new works by composers such as Andrew Mead\, Owen Hopper\, Nick Zoulek\, Lucy Armstrong\, Charlie Wilmoth\, and many more. He has been active as a contemporary improviser at venues such as It Looks Like It’s Open and The Vanderelli Room in Columbus and through his concert series\, Noise on Phelps\, in Youngstown\, OH. Andrew plays alto saxophone in the Black Swamp Saxophone Quartet and holds a Master of Music in Saxophone Performance from Youngstown State University\, where he studied with Dr. James Umble. He also holds a Bachelor of the Arts in Music History from Otterbein University\, and has previously studied with Jay Miglia\, Wes Miller\, and Jean-Michel Goury.\nThe Society will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Worthington Resource Pantry.  In lieu of an admission cost\, we invite guests to donate one or more items to this valuable community program.  While members receive complimentary visits all year long\, we extend the invitation to donate items to our Society community as well.\nPLEASE NOTE: The Orange Johnson House will close for Sunday tours after our last open house (except by appointment) on December 18th until Spring 2023.  Make sure to visit for the holidays!
URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/orange-johnson-christmas-open-house-3/
LOCATION:Orange Johnson House\, 956 High St\, Worthington\, OH\, 43085\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T160000
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SUMMARY:Orange Johnson Christmas Open House
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy “An Old Time Christmas” at the Orange Johnson House this year!! \nDecember 4th\, 11th and 18th\, 1 pm – 4 pm\n The Worthington Historical Society invites you to visit the Orange Johnson House at 956 High Street in Worthington while it is decorated for the Christmas season. \nSunday\, December 18th\, Melissa Robol will play the Trondlin fortepiano from 2 – 3 pm. \nOnce again the Society will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Worthington Resource Pantry.  In lieu of an admission cost\, we invite guests to donate one or more items to this valuable community program.  While members receive complimentary visits all year long\, we extend the invitation to donate items to our Society community as well. \nPlease join us for an enjoyable afternoon of music and holiday merriment! \nPLEASE NOTE: The Orange Johnson House will close for Sunday tours after our last open house (except by appointment) on December 18th until Spring 2023.  Make sure to visit for the holidays!
URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/orange-johnson-christmas-open-house-2/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230202
DTSTAMP:20260403T195145
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SUMMARY:Winter Closure 2022-2023
DESCRIPTION:The Shop and Doll Museum at the Old Rectory will be closed from December 18th 2022 until February 1\, 2023.   The Orange Johnson House will reopen in spring 2023.  Thanks for your support in 2022!
URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/winter-closure-2022-2023/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221221T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221221T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195145
CREATED:20221221T142504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T172247Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Closure 2022-23
DESCRIPTION:The Shop and Doll Museum at the Old Rectory will be closed from December 18th 2022 until February 8\, 2023. The Orange Johnson House will reopen in spring 2023. Thanks for your support in 2022!
URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/winter-closure-2022-23/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T150000
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SUMMARY:Historic Bus Tour: Worthington Neighborhoods #1
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Griswold Center \nThis year’s bus tour schedule will feature several popular itineraries\, with each tour being offered on a Friday over the summer months. The Worthington Neighborhoods #1 Tour will be offered on Friday\, June 9th\, at 1:30 pm. \nNEIGHBORHOODS #1 (WEST AND NORTH)\nActivity Number #38134\n\nLearn how various neighborhoods have interacted in the development of Worthington from Village to City. This tour will begin with a look at the story of the creation of Worthingway and Medick Estates. See the Orange Johnson house and discuss the development of Wilson Hill which incorporated much of the Orange Johnson farmland. Also included will be Kilbourn Village\, and Riverlea\, a village within a city. Finish the tour by going through Rush Creek\, Worthington’s most unique neighborhood.\nGuests can register through the Griswold Center in person or online via Worthington Parks & Recreation here. \nOther tours offered this summer will include  Worthington Neighborhoods #2 (Friday\, July 14th at 1:30 pm) and Worthington\, Flint & the Underground Railroad (Friday\, August 11th at 1:30 pm).
URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/historic-bus-tour-worthington-neighborhoods-2-2/
LOCATION:The Griswold Center\, 777 High St\, Worthington\, OH\, 43085\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230625T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230625T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195145
CREATED:20230502T171928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230625T155203Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Worthington Tour of Homes & Gardens
DESCRIPTION:*Sunday\, June 25th: All ticket sales today will be IN-PERSON at the Old Rectory\, 50 West New England Avenue.  Tickets are $30.   Prepurchased tickets can be picked up at the Rectory beginning at 11:30 am.\nThis year’s tour promises to be outstanding\, thanks to community residents participating in this much-loved event in Worthington.\nAmong the homes that will be included on this tour are\n*The Harding Home on East Granville Road\, now home of the Harding-Buller Foundation\n*The Philander Chase home\n*An 1850s home\, which was the residence of an Irish immigrant family on Oxford Street\, now with a mid-century influenced décor\n*A 1948 home and a 1951 home in Riverlea\, both built by the same builder for his family and for his sister’s family\n*The Hannah Bishop House\, a house that has been moved and has several additions\n*Several unique Worthington gardens; one a formal garden and one a sustainable garden and butterfly habitat\nTickets available using the “Book a Tour” button at worthingtonhistory.org. Itinerary’s and detailed booklets will be available for pick up at the Old Rectory beginning Monday\, June 19th through Sunday the 25th of June.
URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/2023-worthington-tour-of-homes-gardens/
LOCATION:Worthington\, Ohio\, Worthington\, OH\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T163000
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SUMMARY:Historic Bus Tour: Green Lawn Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, July 11\, 1:30-4:30 \nActivity Number #38329 \nDue to popular demand\, a second date has been added for the Green Lawn Cemetery bus tour! \nVisit historic Green Lawn Cemetery by bus and tour the final resting places of numerous Worthington families and figures. Kate LaLonde and Steffanie Haueisen will share stories of the people including Orange Johnson and family\, the Kilbourne family\, James Russell\, Dr. Charles Wetmore\, Elizabeth Greer Coit and numerous others. The 360 acre cemetery was established in 1849 and has over 155\,000 people buried there.  \nThis tour will depart and conclude at the Griswold Center in Worthington.
URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/historic-bus-tour-green-lawn-cemetery/
LOCATION:The Griswold Center\, 777 High St\, Worthington\, OH\, 43085\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230714T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230714T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195145
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SUMMARY:Historic Bus Tour: Worthington Neighborhoods 2
DESCRIPTION:Friday June 14th\, 1:30\, Neighborhoods #2\, (across river and south)\nActivity Number #38132\nLearn how various neighborhoods have interacted in the development of Worthington from Village to City.  This tour will begin on the west side of the Olentangy River and explore the histories of Plesenton\, Linworth and the Beechview/MA Rusk subdivisions. Then we will cross back over the river and go south and hear the stories behind Davis Estates and Walnut Grove Cemetery\, the development of Chaseland and Colonial Hills. \nRegistration can be made at the Griswold Center\, in person\, or online\, through Worthington Parks & Recreation\, using the activity number listed above. This tour will depart and conclude from the Griswold Center.
URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/historic-bus-tour-worthington-neighborhoods-2-3/
LOCATION:The Griswold Center\, 777 High St\, Worthington\, OH\, 43085\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230716T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230716T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195145
CREATED:20230629T172759Z
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SUMMARY:Birthday Celebration at the Orange Johnson House
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the birthdays of Thomas Worthington (250) and Mary Johnson (200) with ice cream (thank you to Dairy Queen!)\, cake and tours of the Orange Johnson House on July 16th. Guests will be able to tour the house at their leisure during this open house. Special exhibits featuring the life of Mary Johnson and a display highlighting the story of Thomas Worthington and how he relates to this city will be on view throughout the museum. Children’s pioneer games will be available in the garden. \nThis event is open to all and admission to the museum will be free. Donations will be gratefully accepted.
URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/birthday-celebration-at-the-orange-johnson-house/
LOCATION:Orange Johnson House\, 956 High St\, Worthington\, OH\, 43085\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230820T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230820T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195145
CREATED:20190104T163205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T155515Z
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SUMMARY:Walking Tour #1 at Walnut Grove Cemetery (1800s)
DESCRIPTION:Book A Tour\n\n\nSunday\, August 20th\, 2 pm; $7 per person \nAdvance reservation preferred but not required. Cash only if paying the day of the tour. \nThis walking tour of Walnut Grove Cemetery will primarily feature people who were second generations of our pioneer founders from the 1800s who carried on their ideals and dealt with the Civil War. \nThe tour will meet by the office near the Milton Street entrance and will be about one and a half hours. Parking is available by the service buildings as well as along the roads. Rain or shine!
URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/walking-tour-at-walnut-grove-cemetery-4/
LOCATION:Walnut Grove Cemetery\, Milton Drive\, Worthington\, OH\, 43085\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231101
DTSTAMP:20260403T195145
CREATED:20230824T132314Z
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SUMMARY:Undesign the Redline
DESCRIPTION:UNDESIGN THE REDLINE \nSeptember 1 – October 31 \nLibrary Hours: Home | Worthington Libraries \nOld Worthington Library’s Popular Library (main floor) \nSystemic challenges today\, like inequalities in housing\, education\, income\, criminal justice and health\, are far from separate issues. They are rooted in a deep and tangled history of discriminatory policies\, practices and processes that remain hidden and misunderstood. In addition to shining a light on the inequality\, Undesign the Redline can help with the long-overdue conversation about it\, reframing challenges as opportunities\, so discussions about race\, wealth\, opportunity and power are not about guilt and blame. \nThe exhibit explores the history of structural racism caused by the 1938 federal redlining maps\, which color-coded U.S. cities by their level of security for real estate investments. Some neighborhoods\, often with Black populations\, were outlined in red and deemed the riskiest for mortgages. This long-ago inequality continues to affect our communities today\, but Undesign the Redline focuses on the ways we can “undesign” these systems together. \nPresented in partnership with the Worthington Historical Society\, City of Worthington\, Worthington Community Relations Commission\, Worthington Schools and Erase the Space.
URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/undesign-the-redline/
LOCATION:Old Worthington Library\, 820 High Street\, Worthington\, Ohio\, 43085
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195145
CREATED:20190104T161924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T165647Z
UID:12659-1694959200-1694964600@worthingtonhistory.org
SUMMARY:Walking Tour #2 at Walnut Grove Cemetery (1900s)
DESCRIPTION:Book A Tour\n\n\nSunday\, September 17th\, 2 pm; $7 per person \nThis walking tour of Walnut Grove Cemetery will primarily feature the later arrivals from the 1900s who made their own unique contributions to Worthington. \nThe tour will speak to the contributions to sports and art of James Lorimer and Bill Arter\, as well as Forrest Detrick\, inventor\, developer and banker. Learn about the Corbin funeral homeowners and Howard Potter of Potter Lumber. Hear about Herman Plesenton Jeffers who created the development of Plesenton. We will share some history about Addie Banks and her sister Nora\, daughters of one of the driving forces of the A.M.E. church as well as James Birkhead\, one of the three principal founders of the church along with his many contributions to Worthington in general. We will also talk about a gentleman who fled from Castro’s Cuba to make a life here\, about one of only two Worthington area men to receive the Silver Star medal in World War II and some cemetery humor displayed through amusing inscriptions and much more. The walk will cover sites from the far east end of the cemetery to the far west end. Wear your walking shoes! \nThe tour will meet by the office near the Milton Street entrance and will be about one and a half hours. Parking is available by the service buildings as well as along the roads. Rain or shine!
URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/walking-tour-at-walnut-grove-cemetery-3/
LOCATION:Walnut Grove Cemetery\, Milton Drive\, Worthington\, OH\, 43085\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230922T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230922T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195145
CREATED:20230822T153824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T150656Z
UID:14071-1695409200-1695409200@worthingtonhistory.org
SUMMARY:Tröndlin Fortepiano in Concert: An Evening with Nicole Lemaire
DESCRIPTION:Friday-Sunday\, Sept. 22-24th\, 7 p.m. each evening \nThe Orange Johnson House\, 956 High Street \n$25 per person \nThe Worthington Historical Society will welcome Nicole Lemaire on a return visit to Worthington this September. Madame Lemaire is an accomplished pianist from Chambéry\, France\, where she taught at the Conservatory. She will play a concert on three evenings showcasing both the Society’s instrument and the works of Robert Schumann and Frederick Chopin. \nTo learn more about the Tröndlin fortepiano\, visit www.pbs.org/video/broad-and-high-worthingtons-trondlin-piano/ \n\nBook A Tour\n\n\n 
URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/trondlin-fortepiano-in-concert-an-evening-with-nicole-lemaire/
LOCATION:Orange Johnson House\, 956 High St\, Worthington\, OH\, 43085\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195145
CREATED:20230822T154215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T150743Z
UID:14073-1695495600-1695495600@worthingtonhistory.org
SUMMARY:Tröndlin Fortepiano in Concert: An Evening with Nicole Lemaire
DESCRIPTION:Friday-Sunday\, Sept. 22-24th\, 7 p.m. each evening \nThe Orange Johnson House\, 956 High Street \n$25 per person \nThe Worthington Historical Society will welcome Nicole Lemaire on a return visit to Worthington this September. Madame Lemaire is an accomplished pianist from Chambéry\, France\, where she taught at the Conservatory. She will play a concert on three evenings showcasing both the Society’s instrument and the works of Robert Schumann and Frederick Chopin. \nTo learn more about the Tröndlin fortepiano\, visit www.pbs.org/video/broad-and-high-worthingtons-trondlin-piano/ \n\nBook A Tour\n\n\n 
URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/trondlin-fortepiano-in-concert-an-evening-with-nicole-lemaire-2/
LOCATION:Orange Johnson House\, 956 High St\, Worthington\, OH\, 43085\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195145
CREATED:20230822T154518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T150817Z
UID:14075-1695582000-1695582000@worthingtonhistory.org
SUMMARY:Tröndlin Fortepiano in Concert: An Evening with Nicole Lemaire
DESCRIPTION:Friday-Sunday\, Sept. 22-24th\, 7 p.m. each evening \nThe Orange Johnson House\, 956 High Street \n$25 per person \nThe Worthington Historical Society will welcome Nicole Lemaire on a return visit to Worthington this September. Madame Lemaire is an accomplished pianist from Chambéry\, France\, where she taught at the Conservatory. She will play a concert on three evenings showcasing both the Society’s instrument and the works of Robert Schumann and Frederick Chopin. \nTo learn more about the Tröndlin fortepiano\, visit www.pbs.org/video/broad-and-high-worthingtons-trondlin-piano/ \n\nBook A Tour\n\n\n 
URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/trondlin-fortepiano-in-concert-an-evening-with-nicole-lemaire-3/
LOCATION:Orange Johnson House\, 956 High St\, Worthington\, OH\, 43085\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195145
CREATED:20230912T154920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T155313Z
UID:14111-1697979600-1697981400@worthingtonhistory.org
SUMMARY:Worthington Historical Marker Dedication
DESCRIPTION:St. John’s A.M.E. Marker Dedication \nSunday\, October 22nd\, 1 pm \n682 Plymouth Street\, Worthington\, OH\, 43082 \nThe Worthington Historical Society and St. John A.M.E. Church in Worthington will dedicate the city’s newest historical marker on Sunday\, October 22nd at 1 pm at the historic St. John A.M.E. Church\, 682 Plymouth Street. The marker honors the history of Worthington’s African American congregation\, which was started in 1897\, as well as the neighborhood\, the Morris Addition\, in which the church is located. The brief outdoor dedication is free and open to the public. \nThe Morris Addition was Worthington’s first platted subdivision\, annexed into the town in 1856. Bounded by today’s East Granville Rd\, Morning St.\, South St. and Andover\, St\, a significant number of free Blacks owned land and built or occupied homes in this subdivision from its inception. In 1897\, a house was relocated to Plymouth Street to serve as Bethel Chapel\, and later a new building was constructed and dedicated as St. John A.M.E. Church in 1914. \nThe congregation moved to a larger location at 7700 Crosswoods Drive in 2004\, but still retains ownership of their original location. The Ohio Historical Marker’s presence at the historic church\, which is a symbol of a close-knit\, established community of African American residents who have made the Worthington area home since before the Civil War\, will commemorate that history.
URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/marker-dedication/
LOCATION:Historic St. John’s A.M.E. Church\, 682 Plymouth Street\, Worthington\, OH\, 43085\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231027
DTSTAMP:20260403T195145
CREATED:20230718T154138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T131109Z
UID:14029-1698278400-1698364799@worthingtonhistory.org
SUMMARY:Ghost Tours
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Ghost Tour will take place at Walnut Grove Cemetery. On this guided tour\, guests will encounter the spirits of residents spanning the last two centuries.\nTours start at 6:45\, 7:00 and 7:15 pm and last approximately 1.5 hours. 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. The tour will meet by the office near the Milton Street entrance. Parking is available by the service buildings as well as along the roads. Tickets are non-refundable. Tickets may be purchased for $18.00 using the Book at Tour button below or at The Shop at the Old Rectory during normal business hours.\n\nBook A Tour
URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/ghost-tours-at-walnut-grove-cemetary/
LOCATION:Walnut Grove Cemetery\, Milton Drive\, Worthington\, OH\, 43085\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195145
CREATED:20231019T144856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T145149Z
UID:14181-1699297200-1699300800@worthingtonhistory.org
SUMMARY:Registration for Children's Christmas at the Orange Johnson House
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Christmas Registration\nMonday\, November 6th\, 7 – 8 pm\nTuesday\, November 7th\, 7 – 8 pm\nThe Orange Johnson House\, 956 High St.\nRegistration 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 2nd\, 9th or 16th from 4 pm – 8 pm.\nActivities 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.\nPrior registration is required\, and must be done in person only\, and you may only register a child in your family. Cost per child is $25.00. Payment must accompany registration.\nTo volunteer to help with Children’s Christmas\, please contact the Society.
URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/14181/
LOCATION:Orange Johnson House\, 956 High St\, Worthington\, OH\, 43085\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195145
CREATED:20231019T145338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T145533Z
UID:14185-1699383600-1699387200@worthingtonhistory.org
SUMMARY:Registration for Children's Christmas at the Orange Johnson House
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Christmas Registration\nMonday\, November 6th\, 7 – 8 pm\nTuesday\, November 7th\, 7 – 8 pm\nThe Orange Johnson House\, 956 High St.\nRegistration 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 2nd\, 9th or 16th from 4 pm – 8 pm.\nActivities 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.\nPrior registration is required\, and must be done in person only\, and you may only register a child in your family. Cost per child is $25.00. Payment must accompany registration.\nTo volunteer to help with Children’s Christmas\, please contact the Society.
URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/registration-for-childrens-christmas-at-the-orange-johnson-house-2/
LOCATION:Orange Johnson House\, 956 High St\, Worthington\, OH\, 43085\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195145
CREATED:20231019T161923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T170552Z
UID:14195-1699470000-1699475400@worthingtonhistory.org
SUMMARY:General Meeting & Program
DESCRIPTION:General Meeting & Program \nFree\, open to the public. \nJoin the Historical Society for our General Meeting when participants in the creation of Worthington-specific panels for the Undesign the Redline exhibit come together to share the history of redlining and public policy that has shaped our nation’s cities and also about this specific project and what has been learned through further research. \nIncluded in the evening\, WHS Board Member and Linworth Experiential Program teacher Rosanne Nagel will share her experience working with students over the summer as they researched Worthington history and how policies have shaped our community. \nThere will be a short business meeting before the program.
URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/general-meeting-program/
LOCATION:The Griswold Center\, 777 High St\, Worthington\, OH\, 43085\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231217
DTSTAMP:20260403T195145
CREATED:20231019T151452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T155732Z
UID:14189-1700006400-1702771199@worthingtonhistory.org
SUMMARY:Homes for the Holidays: Special Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Homes for the Holidays: Special Exhibit \n‘Twas the month before Christmas and all through the doll houses\, small people were scurrying… to ready for everything Christmas!  \nSince 1910 small houses were made in America for the enjoyment of children\, and this fall the Old Rectory parlor will buzz with miniature preparations in little buildings through the decades.  From November 15th to December 16th\, we invite you to be our guest and enjoy this special Christmas display.  \nOpen during normal business hours: Wed-Fri\, 1-4 pm and Saturdays\, 10 am – 2 pm.  \nAdd a visit to the Doll Museum and Barbie Special Exhibit for $3 per person. Or visit the Shop at the Old Rectory for some unique holiday gifts of consigned antiques and collectibles\, Society merchandise and Worthington memorabilia. 
URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/homes-for-the-holidays/
LOCATION:Old Rectory\, 50 West New England\, Worthington\, OH\, 43085\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195145
CREATED:20231019T135019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T140612Z
UID:14172-1701608400-1701619200@worthingtonhistory.org
SUMMARY:Orange Johnson Christmas Open House
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy “An Old Time Christmas” at the Orange Johnson House this year!! \nDecember 3rd\, 10th and 17th\, 1 pm – 4 pm\n The Worthington Historical Society invites you to visit the Orange Johnson House at 956 High Street in Worthington while it is decorated for the Christmas season. \nOnce again\, the Society will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Worthington Resource Pantry.  In lieu of an admission cost\, we invite guests to donate one or more items to this valuable community program.  While members receive complimentary visits all year long\, we extend the invitation to donate items to our Society community as well. \nPlease join us for an enjoyable afternoon of music and holiday merriment! \nPLEASE NOTE: The Orange Johnson House will close for Sunday tours after our last open house (except by appointment) on December 17th until Spring 2024.  Make sure to visit for the holidays!
URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/14172/
LOCATION:Orange Johnson House\, 956 High St\, Worthington\, OH\, 43085\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195145
CREATED:20231205T151212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T153437Z
UID:14220-1701885600-1701896400@worthingtonhistory.org
SUMMARY:Illuminated Shopping
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by The Worthington Partnership and AR Workshop Worthington\, the Shop at the Old Rectory will be open extra hours on Wednesday\, Dec. 6 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. \nTake the short stroll down New England Avenue to shop our antiques and consignment items! Lots of unique Worthington gifts and holiday decor\, too.
URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/illuminated-shopping/
LOCATION:Old Rectory\, 50 West New England\, Worthington\, OH\, 43085\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195145
CREATED:20231019T135507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T144114Z
UID:14176-1702213200-1702224000@worthingtonhistory.org
SUMMARY:Orange Johnson Christmas Open House
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy “An Old Time Christmas” at the Orange Johnson House this year!! \nDecember 3rd\, 10th and 17th\, 1 pm – 4 pm\n The Worthington Historical Society invites you to visit the Orange Johnson House at 956 High Street in Worthington while it is decorated for the Christmas season. \nOnce again\, the Society will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Worthington Resource Pantry.  In lieu of an admission cost\, we invite guests to donate one or more items to this valuable community program.  While members receive complimentary visits all year long\, we extend the invitation to donate items to our Society community as well. \nPlease join us for an enjoyable afternoon of music and holiday merriment! \nPLEASE NOTE: The Orange Johnson House will close for Sunday tours after our last open house (except by appointment) on December 17th until Spring 2024.  Make sure to visit for the holidays!
URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/orange-johnson-christmas-open-house-4/
LOCATION:Orange Johnson House\, 956 High St\, Worthington\, OH\, 43085\, United States
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