Sunday, July 10th, 1 pm Meet at St. John’s Cemetery, 700 High Street St. John Episcopal Church and cemetery are the oldest in all of central Ohio, founded in 1803. The first burial was of Abner Pinney in 1804, 27 years before the church building was constructed. The last burial was Charles Edward Burr in [...]

Seven historic Worthington sites will take part in the Ohio History Connection’s event, Ohio Open Doors, on the afternoon of Sunday, September 18th.   The statewide event, which takes place Fri., Sept. 9 through Sun., Sept. 18, highlights historic buildings and landmarks across our state as they open their doors for events.   Explore fascinating places [...]

This popular event at the Orange Johnson House is back! Goats, lambs, chickens, ducks, turkeys and rabbits, and even a pig, will take up residence on the Orange Johnson property on Sunday, October 2nd. The Johnson family raised sheep, and likely had some of the other animals that are coming to visit on their farm. [...]

In partnership with Walnut Grove Cemetery Join the Worthington Historical Society under the moon for a tour at Walnut Grove Cemetery. Worthington residents spanning the centuries who have made Walnut Grove their final resting place will be out and about after dark to share stories. Walking shoes and flashlight are recommended. The tour will [...]

Children’s Christmas Registration Tuesday, November 1st, 7 – 8 pm Wednesday, November 2nd, 7 – 8 pm The Orange Johnson House, 956 High St. Registration is coming up for a popular holiday tradition in Worthington! Children's Christmas allows your children in grades 3-5 experience the Christmas holidays the old-fashioned way at the Worthington Historical Society’s [...]