Exhibits

Monday, December 2, 2024

Remembering Jennie McCormick

Our December exhibit pays tribute to a legendary Worthington historian, Virginia (Jennie) Evans McCormick.

Few people have done as much to document Worthington’s history as Jennie McCormick, who passed away on September 19, 2024. Along with her husband, the late Robert (Bob) McCormick, she co-authored numerous books and articles on a wide range of topics pertaining to Worthington’s past, including its founders, architecture, daily life and more.
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Feel the Berm: A Half-Century of Route 315 Construction

Tuesday,
August 1, 2017
9:30am

Frustrated with the never-ending construction on state Route 315? You're not alone. Worthington has been a hotbed of controversy over traffic problems and road construction for more than 60 years.

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Worthington Loves a Parade

Monday,
July 3, 2017
9:30am

From Halloween to Memorial Day to (of course) the Fourth of July, Worthington knows how to throw a parade. Grab your lawn chairs and find a good spot for July's exhibit on parades from Worthington’s past.

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Worthington's Justices of the Peace

Thursday,
June 1, 2017
10:31am

Before there were police forces, early Ohio towns relied on justices of the peace to maintain law and order. Our June exhibit explores some of these early representatives of the law.

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Down on the Farm

Monday,
May 1, 2017
9:30am

Today, the Worthington area is surrounded by miles of residential subdivisions, housing and strip malls, but for most of its history, it consisted of woodlands and farm fields. Our May exhibit takes you on a farm tour from Worthington's past.

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Worthington, in Style

Monday,
April 3, 2017
9:30am

Whether wearing starched collars, handlebar mustaches or plaid, the people of Worthington have always been stylish. Lace up your boots for a stroll through a gallery of fashions from decades past.

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The Women of Worthington

Wednesday,
March 1, 2017
9:30am

What better way to celebrate Women's History Month than by recognizing the remarkable achievements of the women of Worthington?

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Celebrating Black History in Worthington

Wednesday,
February 1, 2017
9:30am

February is Black History Month, and Worthington Memory is joining the celebration by highlighting several of the city's Black residents through the decades.

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Weathering Worthington's Seasons

Tuesday,
January 3, 2017
9:30am

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

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Before the days of orange barrels

Tuesday,
November 1, 2016
9:30am

Road construction slowing you down? Take a spin through our November exhibit for a look at Worthington's major thoroughfares before they were paved.

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Worthington: the home of Choplets and much more

Monday,
October 3, 2016
9:30am

Did you know that Worthington was once home to Worthington Foods, the world’s largest producer of vegetarian meat substitutes? Step inside our October exhibit for a look at the history of this innovative company.

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Score a touchdown with Worthington football

Tuesday,
September 6, 2016
9:30am

With the crisp, cool days of autumn just around the corner, it’s time to gather up your banners and seat cushions and head down to the stadium to cheer on your favorite football team: Worthington!

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The Harding Hospital

Monday,
August 1, 2016
9:30am

For over 80 years, Worthington was home to a residential psychiatric treatment program. 2016 marks the 100-year anniversary of the founding of Harding Hospital; learn more by browsing our August exhibit.

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Slow News Day

Tuesday,
July 5, 2016
9:30am

Even before the days of 24-hour news cycles, editors sometimes had to stretch their imaginations to find topics on which to report. As the sleepy days of summer set in, kick back and relax with this gallery from Worthington’s past newspapers of odd, silly or just plain funny headlines.

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Celebrate Fathers with Worthington Memory

Wednesday,
June 1, 2016
9:30am

Happy Father's Day from Worthington Memory! From founding fathers to local beloved dads, this month's exhibit honors fathers from throughout Worthington's 200-year history.

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A Spring Fling

Sunday,
May 1, 2016
9:30am

Prom season is upon us! Take a stroll through this month's exhibit to view the finest fashions from decades past.

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Happy Birthday, Northwest Library!

Friday,
April 1, 2016
9:30am

This month, Northwest Library is 20 years-old! Step inside our April exhibit to look back on two decades of library services.

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Worthington in the Great Depression

Tuesday,
March 1, 2016
9:30am

From 1929 to 1939, the Western world was plunged into the deepest economic downturn in modern history. Our March exhibit delves into how Worthington weathered this grim decade.

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A Tale of Two Cities

Monday,
February 1, 2016
9:30am

Since 1999, Worthington has been sister cities with Sayama, Japan. Our February exhibit celebrates this cross-cultural friendship.

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Popular Sport Hooks Locals

Friday,
January 1, 2016
9:30am

For a sport with such a glamorous, larger-than-life reputation, basketball sprang from remarkably humble beginnings. Our January exhibit takes you on a spin through decades of Worthington's basketball history.

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