Lunch & Learn: Honoring Worthington’s Women of Influence
2026-03-13 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | McConnell Arts Center, 777 Evening Street, Worthington, 43085, United States
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, Ohio and the country through their works across the last two centuries.
A selection of boxed lunches will be offered (select from choices when registering). Space is limited – register through our website, using the “Book online now!” link below.
Pictured above: Ruth Potter, March 31st, 1955, Worthington News. Potter was a 1929 Worthington High School graduate who went on to take over the family business, serving as President of the Potter Lumber and Supply Co.
Book online now!

Bus Tour: "Historic District"
2026-04-28 10:00 - 12:00 | The Griswold Center, 777 High St, Worthington, OH, 43085, United States
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 these sites are no longer here, but their stories remain an important part of Worthington history! Bus tours depart from and return to the Griswold Center.

All bus tours can be reserved through Worthington Parks & Recreation registration.
Spring registration for Residents and Passholders begins at Midnight on March 16th.
Open registration begins at Midnight on March 18th.

Activity search | Worthington Parks and Recreation (activecommunities.com)

Bus tours this year are presented as part of our yearlong America 250 programming. Additional itineraries will be featured in the summer session with the Griswold Center. Stay tuned for details!

Bus Tour: "The Civil War Era and Worthington’s connection to the Underground Railroad"
2026-05-26 10:00 - 12:00 | The Griswold Center, 777 High St, Worthington, OH, 43085, United States
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 AME church, a documented Worthington stop on the Underground Railroad, the former Twin Oaks site, Flint School, Flintridge Terrace, the newly restored Ozem Gardner homestead, Flint Cemetery and the historic Village of Flint. Bus tours depart from and return to the Griswold Center.

All bus tours can be reserved through Worthington Parks & Recreation registration.
Spring registration for Residents and Passholders begins at Midnight on March 16th.
Open registration begins at Midnight on March 18th.

Activity search | Worthington Parks and Recreation (activecommunities.com)

Bus tours this year are presented as part of our yearlong America 250 programming. Additional itineraries will be featured in the summer session with the Griswold Center. Stay tuned for details!
