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To visit the exhibit or do research, stop by the front desk in the library atrium or call ahead for availability. 614-882-7277 ext 5010.
- Hours: Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm (Closed Saturday 1-2pm)
- Availability: Dependent on capacity and staffing
- Restrictions: 1 household at a time (7 people max in the History Center)
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 April 22
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Apr 22, 7pm - 8pm
Little Ohio: Author Karen Robertson (Webinar)
Age: 18 + up
- Events on May 5
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May 5, 7pm - 8:30pm
Sitcom Mom Trivia Night (Online Meeting)
Age: 18 + up
- Events on May 17
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May 17, 4:30pm - 5pm
Little People, Big Dreams: Maya Angelou (Livestream)
Age: 6-11 years, 6-8 years, 8-11 years
- Events on May 21
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May 21, 7:30pm - 9pm
Westerville Creamery & the Johnston-McVay Family (Webinar)
Age: General Audience
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
