Self-Guided Walking Tours
Explore the rich and varied history of Westerville, Ohio with self-guided walking tours of the city's cultural, historical and architectural heritage.
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State Street Walking Tour
Stop at 21 locations in the Uptown area. Distance: 0.6 miles. Duration: 50 minutes.
Uptown Industry Walking Tour
Stop at 9 locations along the bike trail through the former industrial heart of Westerville. Distance: 0.6 miles. Duration: 15 minutes.
Main Street Walking Tour
Stop at 14 different locations from State St to Cleveland Ave. Walking Distance: 3.2 miles. Duration: 62 minutes.
College Avenue Walking Tour
Stop at 10 different locations in the Uptown area. Walking Distance: 0.6 miles. Duration: 40 minutes.
Walking Tour: The World of William Fouse, part of a series
Jul 24th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
American Issue Sculpture
Retrace the footsteps of William Fouse, the first Black graduate of Westerville High School and Otterbein University. Learn how Fouse…
Tipsy Temperance Tour (Ages 21+)
Jun 20th | 6:00pm - Sep 19th | 7:15pm
Westerville City Hall
Take a guided walking tour of sites related to Westerville's Temperance and Prohibition roots.
How Propaganda Works
Learn what it is or how it was/is used in real-life. Then delve into fiction works that show its use and consequence in a fictional setting.
The World of William Fouse
As the 1st Black graduate of Westerville High School and Otterbein University, Fouse broke barriers. But that's just part of his story.
Jackie B.
Jackie has made a career of working with communities to tell their stories and preserve their history.
Jim S.
Jim loves digging into the archives of historic maps and news in the Westerville History Museum.
Katy K.
Katy loves bringing history to life, getting hands-on with artifacts, and helping people discover meaning and relevance in the past.
