Sheep Pastures to Progress is Worthington’s community-wide outdoor art and history installation celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. From April–Sept. 14th 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, [...]

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 [...]

Walk in the Memorial Day Parade with the Worthington Historical Society! Join us in costume from any historical time period, 1803 to present, as we promote America 250 in Worthington. Contact Kate, info@worthingtonhistory.org or call 614-885-1247, to sign up. (Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.)

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 [...]

Sunday, June 7th, 1-5 pm The Worthington Partnership, along with the merchants of Old Worthington, present “Sunday Fundays”, afternoons of themed food, entertainment, and specials in our historic district. Each merchant will adapt the theme to their own business. This summer, find the Worthington Historical Society on the Village Green, where volunteers will have Pioneer [...]