BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Worthington Historical Society - ECPv6.8.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Worthington Historical Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T120000 DTSTAMP:20260922T175803 CREATED:20240321T174435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T184623Z UID:14376-1787652000-1787659200@worthingtonhistory.org SUMMARY:Bus Tour: "Worthington Becomes a City\, a Seminary\, and a Few Country Clubs" DESCRIPTION:Summer registration for Residents and Passholders begins at Midnight on May 18th.  \nOpen registration begins at Midnight on May 20th. \nVisit: Activity search | Worthington Parks and Recreation (activecommunities.com) \nTuesday\, Aug. 25th\, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm \nThis tour begins in Colonial Hills and continues to the Pontifical College Josephinum and the Woods at Josephinum. We’ll then visit the York Country Club\, Worthington Hills and its Country Club\, and view several model homes from the 1966 Columbus Dispatch Parade of Homes. The tour concludes by learning about Ruth Potter and the subdivision of Potter’s Creek. \nPictured here: Pontifical College Josephinum URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/historic-neighborhood-series-bus-tour-over-the-river-and-usonian-dreams/ LOCATION:The Griswold Center\, 777 High St\, Worthington\, OH\, 43085\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://worthingtonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Josephinum.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T180000 DTSTAMP:20260922T175804 CREATED:20260827T192948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T193228Z UID:15057-1788364800-1788372000@worthingtonhistory.org SUMMARY:Women in History: Abigail Adams\, an America 250 Event DESCRIPTION:Worthington Women’s Club and the Worthington Historical Society\nPresent an America 250 Event\nThrough the Dramatic Historical Portrayal of one of America’s most influential founding women\,  \ndiscover the voice and perspective of Abigail Adams. \nAbigail’s wisdom and convictions helped shape our early American Republic \nand her legacy continues to define our nation 250 years later. \nWednesday\, September 2\, 2026 \n4:00 – 6:00 PM \nAll Saints Lutheran Church \n6770 N. High Street \nWorthington\, Ohio 43085 \n**This Program is Free and Open to the Public – NO RSVP required** URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/15057/ LOCATION:All Saints Lutheran Church\, 6770 N High St\, Worthington\, OH\, 43085\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://worthingtonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/AM250-Worthington-Logo-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T160000 DTSTAMP:20260922T175804 CREATED:20240725T183242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T162318Z UID:14472-1789304400-1789315200@worthingtonhistory.org SUMMARY:Ohio Open Doors - Worthington DESCRIPTION:We’re participating in Ohio Open Doors on Sunday\, September 13th at the Orange Johnson House and the Old Rectory! Ohio Open Doors is a statewide event organized by the Ohio History Connection in which local sponsors are opening their historic buildings and landmarks to the public for special tours and programs.   \nIn Worthington\, the following sites will be open on Sunday\, September 13th with complimentary admission: \n\nThe Orange Johnson House\, 956 High Street\n\nVisit the Orange Johnson House museum for a glimpse into central Ohio’s early pioneer life. The house is furnished with period artifacts and guests can tour in an open house format. \n\n\nThe Old Rectory\, 50 West New England Avenue\, 2nd floor\n\nEnjoy a behind-the-scenes open house with seldom seen items from the collection on exhibit\, including items from the lace collection\, as well as collections storage areas.\n\n\n The American Legion\, 700 Morning Street\n\nPost 239 of the American Legion was organized in Worthington shortly after the end of World War I in 1919. For veterans\, it is a place to gather in the camaraderie of shared experience. Visit the recently renovated post\, where historical photographs and documents relating to members will be on display. \n\n\nHigh Road Gallery\, 12 East Stafford Street\n\nAn artist collective housed in an 1818 building\, the Buttles-Pinney-Brown house\, constructed by local brickmason Arora Buttles. Enjoy the architecture as well as the current gallery exhibition and work of the resident artists.\n\n\nSharon Memorial Hall\, 137 East Dublin-Granville Road\n\nFirst built as the Wright residence in 1861\, this property came under the care of the Trustees of the Sharon Township Memorial in 1945\, retaining many early features. Veteran memorabilia is on display. \n\n\nSt. John’s Episcopal Church & Cemetery\, 700 High Street\n\nFounded in 1804 by many of Worthington’s founders\, St. John’s\, its churchyard\, and Township Hall were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. Explore 222 years of parish history\, tour the churchyard and community cemetery\, visit the nave where services have been held since 1831\, and discover the historic ties between St. John’s and Worthington. \n\n\nOld Worthington Library\, 820 N High Street\n\nGet a rare behind-the-scenes look at how books and other items make it to the shelves at Old Worthington Library. See the inner-workings of the building\, learn its history and hear tales of its quirks and challenges. \n\n\n\nJoin us in honoring the history\, design and stories of our historic place! Learn more about Ohio Open Doors at ohiohistory.org/ood. URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/ohio-open-doors/ LOCATION:Orange Johnson House\, 956 High St\, Worthington\, OH\, 43085\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://worthingtonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Ohio-Open-Doors-2026-Village-Green-Sign-4-x-5-in.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T120000 DTSTAMP:20260922T175804 CREATED:20240321T181154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T204621Z UID:14390-1790071200-1790078400@worthingtonhistory.org SUMMARY:Bus Tour: Farmlands North of Route 161 and “the Rivalry” DESCRIPTION:Fall registration dates will be announced in August. Stay tuned for details!  \nVisit: Activity search | Worthington Parks and Recreation (activecommunities.com) \nTuesday\, Sept. 22nd\, 10:00 am-12:00 pm \nThis tour explores the northern farmlands beyond Route 161\, beginning with the planning concepts behind Worthingway and Worthington Estates. We then cross High St. to a former orchard area\, visit the Orange Johnson House\, and discuss the significant farm activity which took place there. The tour continues through the Wilson Hill neighborhood before returning to Old Worthington to learn about the rivalry between Kilbourne Village and Rush Creek. \nPictured here: Rush Creek URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/historic-neighborhoods-series-bus-tour-north-of-270/ LOCATION:The Griswold Center\, 777 High St\, Worthington\, OH\, 43085\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://worthingtonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/86g1072.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T160000 DTSTAMP:20260922T175804 CREATED:20190104T170323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T170428Z UID:12686-1791018000-1791043200@worthingtonhistory.org SUMMARY:Antique Sale on the Village Green at Market Day DESCRIPTION:Antique Sale on the southeast Village Green concurrent with the Chamber of Commerce’s Market Day event \nSaturday\, October 3rd\, 9 am-4 pm \nThe Society has been hosting sales on the Green since the 1950s! The Shop at the Old Rectory will set up a booth with antiques on the Green alongside returning and new vendors from around the area. The Worthington Chamber of Commerce’s Market Day event on High Street will also return with craft vendors along High Street. Come out and shop more than 130 exhibitors with handmade arts and crafts\, antiques and family fun. Make it a day and visit your favorite downtown restaurant or check out one of the food vendors. A free shuttle service will be operated from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm\, traveling from the 6700 N. High Street parking lot to shuttle stops behind the Worthington Inn and Griswold Center. \nMore information about Market Day can be found on the Chamber website at Old Worthington Market Day – Worthington Chamber of Commerce. \nDonations Accepted!\nIn preparation\, the Shop will gratefully accept donations of antique and vintage items. (No Books or Magazines\, please.) Donations should be clean\, priced and boxed at time of drop off. All items for this sale should be priced at $10 or higher. \nItems may be dropped off during Shop hours (Wed – Fri\, 1 – 4 pm\, Sat 10 – 2) or contact the office to arrange a time outside of Shop hours. URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/antique-sale-on-the-village-green-at-market-day-2/ LOCATION:Southeast Village Green\, 700 High Street\, Worthington\, OH\, 43085\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://worthingtonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/92U634.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T210000 DTSTAMP:20260922T175804 CREATED:20250923T170551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T152424Z UID:14811-1792607400-1792616400@worthingtonhistory.org SUMMARY:Ghost Tours DESCRIPTION:Wednesday & Thursday\, October 21st & 22nd \nOn 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. \nTours begin every 15 minutes\, beginning at 6:30 pm through 7:30 pm each night. \nThe 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. \n  \nThank you to our Presenting Sponsor: \n \n  \n  \n  \nAdditional Ghost Tour sponsors: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  \n  URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/ghost-tour/ LOCATION:Old Rectory\, 50 West New England\, Worthington\, OH\, 43085\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://worthingtonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-WORTHINGTON-GHOST-TOUR.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T210000 DTSTAMP:20260922T175804 CREATED:20240910T145819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T152206Z UID:14508-1792693800-1792702800@worthingtonhistory.org SUMMARY:Ghost Tours DESCRIPTION:Wednesday & Thursday\, October 21st & 22nd \nOn 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. \nTours begin every 15 minutes\, beginning at 6:30 pm through 7:30 pm each night. \nThe 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. \n  \nThank you to our Corporate Sponsor: \n \n  \n  \n  \nAdditional Ghost Tour sponsors: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  \n  URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/ghost-tours/ LOCATION:Old Rectory\, 50 West New England\, Worthington\, OH\, 43085\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://worthingtonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-WORTHINGTON-GHOST-TOUR.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T160000 DTSTAMP:20260922T175804 CREATED:20260626T144244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T204508Z UID:15025-1792936800-1792944000@worthingtonhistory.org SUMMARY:Flint Ridge Terrace Historical Marker Dedication DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 25th\, 2026 \nProgram at St. John AME Church\, 2 PM \n7700 Crosswoods Dr\, Columbus \nLight refreshments & fellowship to follow \nMarker Unveiling\, 3:45 PM \nCorner of Melyers Court and Flint Road \nRSVP requested to info@worthingtonhistory.org or HERE URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/flint-ridge-terrace-historical-marker-dedication/ LOCATION:St. John’s A.M.E. Church\, 7700 Crosswoods Dr\, Columbus\, OH\, 43235\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://worthingtonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Flint-Ridge-Terrace-INVITIATION.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T210000 DTSTAMP:20260922T175804 CREATED:20241015T140802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T165522Z UID:14541-1793901600-1793912400@worthingtonhistory.org SUMMARY:Holidays on High - Shop Open DESCRIPTION:Come visit us at the Shop at the Old Rectory and spend some time enjoying all of the merchants and activities in the area! URL:https://worthingtonhistory.org/event/holidays-on-high/ LOCATION:Old Rectory\, 50 West New England\, Worthington\, OH\, 43085\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://worthingtonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/TWP_Holidays-on-High_Facebook-Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261125 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261127 DTSTAMP:20260922T175804 CREATED:20251103T202357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T170633Z UID:14861-1795564800-1795737599@worthingtonhistory.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://worthingtonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Thanksgiving-closure.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR