Exhibits

In October 1999, Worthington and Sayama, Japan signed a sister-city agreement. Our October exhibit looks back at 25 years of friendship between the two cities.

70 years ago this month, “Swim time!” rang out over the loudspeaker for the first time. On Sunday, August 15, 1954, Worthington families could finally take the plunge in their own community pool.

From 1978 to 2012, Chief William (Bill) Fields, Jr. served Worthington as a firefighter, captain and battalion chief for Worthington Division of Fire and EMS. He passed away on May 3, 2024.

Today, we take for granted the ease with which we can contact our loved ones. We can make a telephone call, send an email or text, connect through social media-- all using a device we can carry in a pocket.

With the heart of winter upon us, this month's exhibit focuses on scenes of dramatic January weather from Worthington's past-- from snowstorms to floods.

What do handlebars and caterpillars have in common? Absolutely nothing. That is, unless you're referring to moustache jokes, in which case: everything!

With July and August come summer's dog days and opportunities to hit the trails, gather at parks and explore Worthington's many recreational opportunities. In this exhibit, we will take a look at some of the ways residents kick back, relax and adventure.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a national movement established in 1949 to promote wellness by increasing awareness about the importance of mental health and fighting the stigma surrounding it.