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Due to Coronavirus prevention, the Westerville History Center & Museum is currently closed.
Westerville History Center & Museum
Westerville has a rich and varied history. It was the site of Underground Railroad activity, the Westerville Whiskey Wars and the printing headquarters of the worldwide recognized Anti-Saloon League of America.
The Local History Center at the Westerville Public Library is committed to preserving and sharing that history through collections of material of local and national interest.
Westerville History Center Tours
Explore the rich and varied history of Westerville, Ohio with self-guided tours of the city's cultural, historical and architectural heritage. Learn more.
Interested? Download the app or view the web version. Both options are free. Learn more.
Current & Past Exhibitions
Experience Westerville's past through the themed exhibitions of artifacts on display in the Westerville History Center & Museum. Learn more.
Collections & Archives of Local Interest
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Historic Photographs of Westerville
Landmarks, events & more
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Historic Maps
Westerville & surrounding areas
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Obituaries & Wedding Announcements
From 1880 to present
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Catalog of Archived Materials
News articles, photos & more
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Curriculum Guides
For third graders
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Anti-Saloon League
Museum website
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Anti-Saloon League Museum
Book Collection
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Anti-Saloon League Museum
Cartoons
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Anti-Saloon League Museum
Collection
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Temperance and Prohibition Movement, 1830-1933 - thumbnail
Temperance and Prohibition Movement, 1830-1933
So You Think You Know Westerville? (Video Series)
For more videos, visit our YouTube channel.
The Secret Life of Artifacts (Video Series)
For more videos, visit our YouTube channel.
Events & Classes (History & Culture)
- Events on January 22
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Jan 22, 7:30pm - 8:45pm
Faces Behind the Places: Otterbein University (Webinar)
Age: General Audience
- Events on February 10
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Feb 10, 7pm - 8pm
Presidential Love Letters (Webinar)
Age: 18 + up
- Events on February 15
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Feb 15, 4:30pm - 5pm
Little People, Big Dreams: Muhammad Ali (Livestream)
Age: 6-11 years, 6-8 years, 8-11 years
- Events on February 25
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Feb 25, 7pm - 8pm
'80s-'90s Rom-Com Trivia Night (Online Meeting)
Age: 18 + up
Hours
Mon - Sat: 9am - 6pm
Closed on Saturday: 1-2pm
Closed on Sunday
Address
110 S. State Street
Westerville, OH 43081
Map & Virtual Tour
Access via the library's State Street entrance.
Contact Us
localhistory@westervillelibrary.org
614-882-7277 ext. 7
List of Archives
Find a wealth of artifacts, photographs and newspaper articles.
- Anti-Saloon League Museum
- Curriculum Guides
- Historic Maps of Westerville
- Historic Photographs of Westerville
- John R. Kasich Congressional Collection
- Obituaries & Wedding Announcements
- Online Catalog of Archived Materials
- Oral Histories
- Temperance and Prohibition Movement, 1830-1933
- Westerville Yearbooks
