Bus Tour: "Expansion to the South"
2026-07-28 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | The Griswold Center, 777 High St, Worthington, OH, 43085, United States
Summer registration for Residents and Passholders begins at Midnight on May 18th.
Open registration begins at Midnight on May 20th.
Visit: Activity search | Worthington Parks and Recreation (activecommunities.com)
Tuesday, July 28th, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
This primarily residential tour features visits to the homes of three notable local artists, each widely recognized in their time. We will also explore Riverlea, Davis Estates, Walnut Grove, Kanawha and its historic log cabin, and Chaseland – along with the story of Philander Chase – before concluding at Kenyon Brook.
Pictured here: Bishop Chase House

Bus Tour: "Worthington Becomes a City, a Seminary, and a Few Country Clubs"
2026-08-25 10:00 - 12:00 | The Griswold Center, 777 High St, Worthington, OH, 43085, United States
Summer registration for Residents and Passholders begins at Midnight on May 18th.
Open registration begins at Midnight on May 20th.
Visit: Activity search | Worthington Parks and Recreation (activecommunities.com)
Tuesday, Aug. 25th, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
This 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.
Pictured here: Pontifical College Josephinum

Ohio Open Doors - Worthington
2026-09-13 13:00 - 16:00 | Orange Johnson House, 956 High St, Worthington, OH, 43085, United States
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. More details to follow!
Join us in honoring the history, design and stories of our historic place! Learn more about Ohio Open Doors at ohiohistory.org/ood.

Bus Tour: Farmlands North of Route 161 and “the Rivalry”
2026-09-22 10:00 - 12:00 | The Griswold Center, 777 High St, Worthington, OH, 43085, United States
Fall registration dates will be announced in August. Stay tuned for details!
Visit: Activity search | Worthington Parks and Recreation (activecommunities.com)
Tuesday, Sept. 22nd, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
This 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.
Pictured here: Rush Creek

Flint Ridge Terrace Historical Marker Dedication
2026-10-25 | Historic St. John’s A.M.E. Church, 682 Plymouth Street, Worthington, OH, 43085, United States
Save the Date for the Flint Ridge Terrace marker dedication on Sunday, Oct. 25th. There will be a program at St. John’s AME followed by the on-site unveiling. More details to follow!
