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SUMMARY:General Meeting & Program: History Unveiled: Two New Markers\, Two Enduring Legacies
DESCRIPTION:General Meeting & Program \nHistory Unveiled: Two New Markers\, Two Enduring Legacies \nExploring the Histories of the Turk-Gilkey House and Flint Ridge Terrace \nThursday\, Nov. 5th\, 7-8:30 pm \nThe Griswold Center\, 777 High Street \nFree\, Open to the Public \nDiscover the stories behind Worthington’s two newest Ohio Historical Markers. One marker\, at Flint Ridge Terrace\, will be dedicated on October 25th.  The Society also just learned that a second marker at the Turk-Gilkey House has been accepted into the program to be erected in the fall of 2027.  Join Worthington Historical Society Executive Director Kate LaLonde for an exploration of the history behind both sites.   \nThe program will look at the Turk-Gilkey House at 108 West New England\, where Henry and Dolly Turk became among the earliest known African American homeowners in Worthington.  Hear about the Turk family and how we have learned about their story. \nThe program will also examine the history of Flint Ridge Terrace\, the neighborhood developed by Robert and Frances Johnson that expanded homeownership opportunities for African American families in the Worthington area during the 1950s and 1960s. Speakers will include members of the original Flint Ridge Terrace families\, who will share firsthand memories of growing up in the neighborhood and its lasting impact on their lives.  This marker was part of the 2026 special call for “Ohio Originals: Highlighting Points of Pride and Unity” as part of the America 250 celebration. \nTogether\, these stories reveal how ordinary people shaped extraordinary chapters in Worthington’s history. \nThere will be a short business meeting before the program.
URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/general-meeting-program-history-unveiled-two-new-markers-two-enduring-legacies/
LOCATION:The Griswold Center\, 777 High St\, Worthington\, OH\, 43085\, United States
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Closure
DESCRIPTION:The Shop and Doll Museum at the Old Rectory will be closed Wednesday & Thursday\, November 25th and 26th. \nNormal hours will resume on Friday and Saturday\, November 27th & 28th. Happy Thanksgiving!
URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/thanksgiving-closure/
LOCATION:Old Rectory\, 50 West New England\, Worthington\, OH\, 43085\, United States
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SUMMARY:Children's Christmas at the Orange Johnson House
DESCRIPTION: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 5th\, 12th or 19th from 4 pm – 8 pm. \nActivities will include: \n\nPrepare and eat a typical early 1800s meal\nHear Christmas stories\nTour the Orange Johnson House\nPlay period games\nMake a craft\nSing traditional songs\nLearn about school traditions\nReceive a gift from a very famous visitor\n\nAdvance registration is required. Tickets will go on sale online at worthingtonhistory.org on November 1st. Cost per child is $35.00.  \nIf 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.
URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/childrens-christmas-at-the-orange-johnson-house/
LOCATION:Orange Johnson House\, 956 High St\, Worthington\, OH\, 43085\, United States
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