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Westerville History & Genealogy

 

Prohibition: Walking Tour

Stop at 18 sites to explore over 150 years of Westerville’s wet and dry history. Distance: 1.7 miles. Duration: 90 minutes.

Exhibit

Williams Grill: 1887-1975

Examine nearly a century of innovation and social change through the lens of this beloved Westerville restaurant.

Exhibit

Dry Capital of the World

Find out how Westerville became the “dry capital of the world” through the efforts of the Anti-Saloon League in its heyday.

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Upcoming Events

Oct
15
Chasing Monsters: The History & Existence of Cryptids
Oct 15th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Westerville Public Library
Oct
27
Great Decisions Discussion Group: Westerville Senior Center
Oct 27th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Westerville Senior Center
Nov
1
Turtle Island: Native American Heritage Month
Nov 1st - Nov 30th | All day
Westerville Public Library
Nov
1
Sacagawea Speaks! Native American Tales & Traditions
Nov 1st | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Westerville Public Library
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Books about Genealogy

"The Allure of Elsewhere" by Babine, Karen
"Children of Radium" by Dunthorne, Joe
"Ancestors" by Zalloua, Pierre A.
"Death Does Not End at the Sea" by Adesina, Gbenga
"The Black Family Who Built America" by Daniel, Cheryl McKissack
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Books about History

"Alchemy" by Ball, Philip
"Reckoning With History" by Yoo, William
"Waning Crescent" by Devji, Faisal
"The Whiskey Bible" by Rothbaum, Noah
"Renoir" by Joannides, Paul
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Meet the Staff

Katy K.

Katy loves bringing history to life, getting hands-on with artifacts, and helping people discover meaning and relevance in the past.

 
 

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