Ohio Open Doors – Worthington

We’re participating in Ohio Open Doors on Sunday, September 13th at the Orange Johnson House and the Old Rectory! Ohio Open Doors is a statewide event organized by the Ohio History Connection in which local sponsors are opening their historic buildings and landmarks to the public for special tours and programs. In Worthington, the following sites will be open on Sunday, September 13th with complimentary admission: The Orange Johnson House, 956 High Street Visit the Orange Johnson House museum for a glimpse into central Ohio’s early pioneer life. The house is furnished with period artifacts and guests can tour in an open house format. The Old Rectory, 50 West New England Avenue, 2nd floor Enjoy a behind-the-scenes open house with seldom seen items from the collection on exhibit, including items from the lace collection, as well as collections storage areas. The American Legion, 700 Morning Street Post 239 of the American Legion was organized in Worthington shortly after the end of World War I in 1919. For veterans, it is a place to gather in the camaraderie of shared experience. Visit the recently renovated post, where historical photographs and documents relating to members will be on display. High Road Gallery, 12 East Stafford Street An artist collective housed in an 1818 building, the Buttles-Pinney-Brown house, constructed by local brickmason Arora Buttles. Enjoy the architecture as well as the current gallery exhibition and work of the resident artists. Sharon Memorial Hall, 137 East Dublin-Granville Road First built as the Wright residence in 1861, this property came under the care of the Trustees of the Sharon Township Memorial in 1945, retaining many early features. Veteran memorabilia is on display. St. John’s Episcopal Church & Cemetery, 700 High Street Founded in 1804 by many of Worthington’s founders, St. John’s, its churchyard, and Township Hall were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. Explore 222 years of parish history, tour the churchyard and community cemetery, visit the nave where services have been held since 1831, and discover the historic ties between St. John’s and Worthington. Old Worthington Library, 820 N High Street Get a rare behind-the-scenes look at how books and other items make it to the shelves at Old Worthington Library. See the inner-workings of the building, learn its history and hear tales of its quirks and challenges. Join us in honoring the history, design and stories of our historic place! Learn more about Ohio Open Doors at ohiohistory.org/ood.