Welcome to the
Worthington Historical Society

In 1803, before they had ever left for lands unseen in "the west," a group of families in western Connecticut and Massachusetts had already made a plan. They put the things they valued most—church, school, and library—at the center of their dream town. They agreed that a "Publick Square" would "remain for a green or parade."

Now, 200 years later, Worthington, Ohio still retains that classic design, thanks in large part to the Worthington Historical Society.

Places in Worthington Orange Johnson House Museum The Doll Museum The Old Rectory Gift Shop Worthington Neighborhoods Jeffers Mound Rush Creek Village Worthington Cemeteries National Register of Historic Places   Ohio Historical Markers In Worthington	Resources Brief History of Worthington Worthington History Timeline Articles about Worthington's History Research Material Scioto Company Members Worthington Memory Maps Genealogy Lecture Series Tours  Girl Scout/Children's Tours Worthington Books for Sale	WHS Events Special Event:  Halloween Ghost Walk  Doll Museum Special Exhibition Antiques Show Orange Johnson House Annual Re-opening Third Grade Days Spring Lecture Yard Sale Tour of Homes Ice Cream Social Fall Lecture Children's Christmas Programs Orange Johnson House Christmas Open
WHS Collections Research Policy Dolls Early Worthington Objects Clothing Combs Lace Library Tools Door Latches Archives Donations	About Us Board of Trustees and Staff Our History Background and Mission Membership Volunteer Opportunities Giving Hours & Locations Maps to our sites	Purchase the Bishop Chase Trivet Each trivet is individually hand-cast in sand as was done in the 1700's. They are made of heavy brass with a solid wood hand-turned handle. The original Bishop Chase Trivet is on display in the historic Orange Johnson House Museum.

Making Worthington a Special Place!